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Kumu Kahua Theatre Presents Wild Meat and the Bully Burgers
Kumu Kahua Theatre welcomes audiences to Wild Meat and the Bully Burgers from March 23 to April 23, 2023. Written by Lois-Ann Yamanaka (novel), and adapted for the stage by Keith Kashiwada and John H.Y. Wat, the popular play follows the challenges of adolescence in 1970’s Hilo. The five week-long run will also showcase audience giveaways and offers, with tickets available now at www.kumukahua.org.
Audiences will be transported into the world of Lovey Nariyoshi as she endures middle school with the help of her best friend, Jerry, and forges a sense of identity shaped by white American pop culture and media that makes her ashamed of her upbringing. The satire examines both the beautiful, and sometimes brutal, realities of growing up in Hawaiʻi.
Patrons are encouraged to reserve their seats as soon as possible, as seating is limited in this intimate theatre. At the end of every performance of Wild Meat and the Bully Burgers, a lucky draw will be held to give one attendee a $20 gift certificate from Highway Inn in Kakaako and Waipahu. And in honor of poet, novelist, and teacher Lois-Ann Yamanaka—who also comes from a family of teachers—Kumu Kahua is offering all Hawaiʻi teachers the same great ticket rates usually reserved for students. Any teacher or student that wishes to see Wild Meat and the Bully Burgers will be treated to $5 tickets for Thursday and Friday shows, or $10 for Saturday and Sunday presentations, by contacting the theatre box office at 808-536-4441. General admission tickets are $25.
John H.Y. Wat will also direct the play, showcasing incredible local talent in an 18-person cast. Performance dates are as follows:
· Thursdays / Fridays / Saturdays at 7 p.m. HST
March 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 & April 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22
· Sundays at 2 p.m. HST
March 26 & April 2, 16, 23
There will be a post-show discussion with members of the cast and crew on March 31 and April 15.
For more information on Kumu Kahua Theatre, tickets and showtimes, and ways to support the nonprofit, please visit www.kumukahua.org or call (808) 536-4441.
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