The Conversion of Ka’ahumanu

Wave of Harmony and ProArts Playhouse Present

The Conversion of Ka’ahumanu

DIRECTED BY: Hōkū Pavao 
of Collective Pilina Theatre

WRITTEN BY: Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl 

ORIGINAL MUSIC BY: Stephen Henderson

Season Sponsors: John J. and Stephanie F. Koraleski, Marji Knowles and Michael Tibbott, The Wilder Foundation, Ally Shore and Maggie Stumpp, Carol Langer, The Anderman Family Foundation, and the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA), through appropriations from the Legislature of the State of Hawai’i or grants from the National Endowment for the Arts.

About the Show

Running Time: 2 1/2 Hours including Intermission

The Conversion of Kaʻahumanu by Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl brings to life a defining moment in Hawaiʻi’s history. As Queen Kaʻahumanu becomes Kuhina Nui following the death of Kamehameha I, she is faced with profound political and spiritual decisions that will shape the future of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

As the kapu system falls and new influences arrive on Hawaiian shores, the play weaves together seemingly differing perspectives to explore what is gained, what is lost, and what it means to lead with courage, responsibility, and love through times of great change. Told through a dynamic all-female cast, this intimate production reflects on transformation not only in the past, but in our present moment – inviting us to consider how we care for one another, honor ʻike kūpuna, and move forward together with intention and aloha.

Performances

• Friday, June 5 at 7:30 PM
• Saturday, June 6 at 7:30 PM
• Sunday, June 7 at 2:00 PM
• Thursday, June 11 at 7:30 PM
• Friday, June 12 at 7:30 PM
• Saturday, June 13 at 7:30 PM
• Sunday, June 14 at 2:00 PM