{"id":44172,"date":"2016-03-28T10:00:44","date_gmt":"2016-03-28T20:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=44172"},"modified":"2019-01-03T16:08:00","modified_gmt":"2019-01-04T02:08:00","slug":"tales-of-koolaupoko-at-paliku-theatre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2016\/03\/28\/tales-of-koolaupoko-at-paliku-theatre\/","title":{"rendered":"Tales of Ko\u02bbolaupoko<\/span> at Palik\u016b Theatre"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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Clockwise from bottom left: Sorsha Scott-Holmes, Eric Edghill,
Jackson Shimanoff, Naia Aguirre, and Marissa Walker.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Journey through the moku (districts) of Windward Oʻahu<\/span> in Windward Community College<\/a>’s newest production The Tales of Koʻolaupoko<\/span><\/em> at Palikū Theatre<\/a>, April 1–9.<\/p>\n

Performed by Windward CC<\/abbr> theatre students, alumni and guests artists, Tales of Koʻolaupoko<\/span><\/em> breathes life into the stories of the Windward side following the travels of Kaulu in search of his brother Kaeha. The audience will encounter sacred akua (gods), kiaʻi<\/span> (guardians) and people of the land. Three current-day Hawaiian youths help tell the tales making way for a fun, exciting adventure for the whole family to enjoy.<\/p>\n

Bringing stories to life<\/h2>\n

Haʻi moʻolelo<\/span><\/em> (telling of stories) brings to life epic journeys, battles and family history. Three modern day young Hawaiian students relate the epic of Kaulu’s birth, and the jealous rage of his older brother, who, envious of Kaulu’s prodigous mana (power), attempts to usurp him.<\/p>\n

Along the way they share the origins of the pahu (drum), encounter moʻo<\/span>, witness the brave voyage of Kila, tell tales of epic battles between Kaulu and a dog-man, giant shark and the mighty gods Kane and Kanaloa. Through their sharing these stories of the Windward side live on.<\/p>\n

About the director<\/h2>\n

Tales of Koʻolaupoko<\/span><\/em> is directed by the acclaimed Moses Goods. Originally from the island of Maui, Goods is a professional storyteller, writer and award winning actor. He has traveled the, globe performing to audiences in Germany, Canada, the Solomon Islands, New York and Washington DC<\/abbr> to name a few. Currently Moses performs in a one-man show that he also wrote about the legendary surfer and swimmer Duke Kahanamoku. When not traveling and telling stories Moses dances hula with Halau Mohala Ilima. Tales of Koʻolaupoko<\/span><\/em> features Windward CC<\/abbr>’s Theatre students, past and present and a handful of exquisite Hawaiian Performing Arts guest artists.<\/p>\n

Show information<\/h2>\n

Tickets can be purchased online at etickethawaii.com<\/a> or by phone at (808) 235-7310.<\/p>\n

Show dates<\/h3>\n