Theater

HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote shares the latest from a U.S. House hearing on the Maui wildfires; HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi on Hōkūleʻa's return home to Hawaiʻi; Korean shamanism and Indigenous religion; Iona Contemporary Dance Theater celebrates Hawaiʻi goddesses

A new play at the University of Hawaiʻi envisions an 1890s gathering of Hawaiian intellectuals who explore the intersection between Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" and Hawaiʻi’s political landscape during the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. The Conversation's Russell Subiono spoke to writer-director Iāsono Kaper about his ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi play "Kaisara."

HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol spotlights one man's survival saga as wildfire disaster unfolded; Union leader reflects on Lāhainā recovery support for members; Uplifting mental health and resilience during Suicide Prevention Month; and the University of Hawaiʻi presents a new production of Shakespeare in Hawaiian

Maui lawmaker reflects on personal loss and community resilience; HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol shares updates on Kula water woes; Architectural expert remembers Lāhainā's colorful and multi-faceted architecture; this week's Manu Minute showcases Hawaiʻi's endemic duck; and a new stage performance centers around the real-life drama of getting a Honolulu building permit

In the play, actual board members of The Actors' Group recall the dilemma of moving from their Chinatown location to a new home at the Dole Cannery Shops in Iwilei. It plays out against a backdrop of bribery scandals at Honolulu Hale.

The Festival's production of "Measure by Measure" will run from July 21–30. "One Uddah Midsummah," an adaptation of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" performed in pidgin, is set to open in August.

New law breaks down barriers for local hemp farmers; Grassroot Institute of Hawaiʻi concerned over high cost of rail; HPR's Cassie Ordonio highlights printmaking artform and its ties to activism; Shakespeare hits the stage in upcoming festival

The curtains are rising on the story of Afong Moy, the first Chinese woman in America, at Mānoa Valley Theatre. Lloyd Suh's "The Chinese Lady" paints a dark yet whimsical portrait of America through Moy's eyes. The play is inspired by true-life events.

To highlight the contributions of Edna Allyn, Hawaiʻi’s first librarian for two decades, The Conversation talked with Eden Lee Murray. The actress brings Allyn to life this season, sharing Allyn's dedication to creating Hawaiʻi's public library system.

Balancing the budget provokes reaction from Senate Ways and Means Chair Donovan Dela Cruz; HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi on 50 years of supporting University of Hawaiʻi medical students; The life of the woman behind the Hawaiʻi State Public Library system; Friends of the Library hosts a summer book sale