Kennedy Theatre Seasons

A (Balinese) Tempest (2008)

Jan 25, 26, 31, Feb 1, 2 at 8:00pm Feb 3 at 2:00pm *Free Pre-Show Chat at 7:00pm

Directed by Larry Reed

Musical Direction: I Nyoman Sumandhi

Production Direction: Kirstin Pauka

Original Puppets, Masks, and Slide Artwork: I Madé Moja (adapted by cast)

Assistant Director: Melissa A. Cozza

Assistant Music Director: Annie Reynolds

Dramaturg: Jessica Nakamura

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Subali-Sugriwa: Battle of the Monkey Kings (2016)

An adaptation of a traditional Balinese story based on the Ramayana epic.

January 22, 23, 29, 30 at 7:30pm January 31 at 2:00pm *Pre-show chat at 6:45pm Jan. 23 & 30 and at 1:15pm Jan. 3

Concept by I Madé Sidia

Dialogue and Narration by I Ketut Wirtawan

Adapted and Directed by Kirstin Pauka

Translated and Assistant Directed by Anna Reynolds

Guest Artists: I Ketut Wirtawan, I Madé Widana, I Madé Moja

Musical Directors: I Madé Widana and Annie Reynolds

Composer: I Madé Widana

Dance Training and Choreography: I Madé Widana, Annie Reynolds, I Ketut Wirtawan

Puppetry Training: I Ketut Wirtawan and I Madé Widana

Scenery Projections, Properties, and Mask Design: I Madé Moja

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The Last King of Bali (2020)

February 7, 8 * & 14, 15*, 2020 at 7:30pm February 16, 2020 at 2:00pm *Pre-show chat at 6:45pm

Original story script by I Ketut Wirtawan, I Madé Moja, & I Madé Widana

Translation and adaptation by Annie Reynolds & Kirstin Pauka

Co-Directors: Kirstin Pauka & I Madé Moja

Guest Artists: I Ketut Wirtawan, I Madé Widana, I Madé Moja

Assistant Director: Christine Lamborn

Music Director: I Madé Widana

Dance and Choreography: I Ketut Wirtawan

3-D Scenic Elements & Prop Coordination: Michelle A. Bisbee

Costume Design/Coordination: Maile Speetjens, I Nlade Widana, Annie Reynolds

Makeup Design: I Ketut Wirtawan & I Madé Widana

Lighting Design: Chesley Cannon & I Madé Moja

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Panji and the Lost Princess (2026)

Balinese Wayang Listrik (giant shadow puppets in combination with live action and gamelan orchestra)

April 17-26, 2026*Pre-Show Chats at 6:45pm before Saturday performances

Adapted from a traditional Balinese folktale by Ketut Wirtawan and Madé Moja

Co-Directed by Kirstin Pauka and I Madé Moja

Educators interested in School Show Performance dates and costs please contact ktbox@hawaii.edu for more information.

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