Upcoming Events
🌟 WERK-ED: The Drag Showcase 🌟
The stage is set, the heels are high, and the spotlight is waiting… Hilo Community Players proudly present WERK-ED, a fierce and fabulous night of drag artistry, featuring the live debut performances of Dee Mise, Juana B, and Ophelia Cummins!
Hosted by the dazzling Palehua and featuring the iconic Sa’hntayizha RamĂrez, this is your chance to witness the next generation of drag talent WERK the stage.
đź“ŤÂ The Keawe Theater
đź“…Â June 26 & 27 at 8PM
🎟️ Tickets $10 in advance, $5 more at the door.
Come support new queens, celebrate queer excellence, and feel the fantasy!
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of glam, glitter, and good vibes! Drinks and snacks available!
Hilo Community Players Present: The 48th Annual Shakespeare in the Park Festival featuring
William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale
This summer, step into a story of jealousy, loss, love, and miraculous redemption under the stars! Join Hilo Community Players for their beloved tradition of free Shakespeare in the Park with one of the Bard’s most enchanting plays, The Winter’s Tale. Set against a backdrop of courtly drama and pastoral joy, this tale reminds us that even the coldest winters can give way to spring. The production is directed by local Shakespeare expert Theon Weber who has brought Hilo such past productions as Romeo & Juliet and Julius Caesar.
Featuring a vibrant cast of local performers:
Allan Anderson as Camillo
Valhalla Kalvaitis as Archidamus / 2nd Lord / Shepherd
Odysseus as King Leontes
Sarah Elliott as Queen Hermione
Ray Ryan as King Polixenes
John Douglas as Prince Mamillius / Shepherd
Salome Douglas as 1st Lady / Mopsa
Marin Peterson as 2nd Lady / Dorcas
Jie Brigoli as 1st Lord / Shepherd
Sean Douglas as Antigonus / Autolycus
Gregorius Venturius as Gaoler / Officer / Bohemian Servant
Melinda Polet as Paulina
Kali Peterson as Emilia / Time / Shepherd
Zoe Douglas as Sicilian Servant / Steward / Shepherd
Percival Best as Cleomenes / Shepherd
Zee Anderson as Dion / Shepherd
Bruce Mirken as Shepherd
Thayne Wagner as Clown
Tarani Best as Princess Perdita
Justin Martin as Prince Florizel
BEAR as itself
đź—“ Performances:
July 5–20, 2025
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Sundays at 2:30 PM
đź“ŤUH Hilo Performing Arts Center Lawn
🎟 Free and open to the public!
Bring a chair, bring your friends, and experience the magic of Shakespeare under the Hilo sky.
Kid-Shake Presents: The (Wacky) Winter’s TaleÂ
An Adaptation of William Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale by Alya-Joy Kanehailua
Get ready to giggle, gasp, and cheer as Shakespeare gets a playful twist in The (Wacky) Winter’s Tale! Adapted especially for young performers and audiences by playwright and director Alya-Joy Kanehailua, this kid-powered production takes the classic tale of royal mix-ups, wild journeys, and magical surprises and turns it into a fast-paced, family-friendly romp full of heart and humor.
Whether you’re a Shakespeare newbie or a longtime fan, this lighthearted version will have you smiling from start to finish — with dancing sheep, surprise cameos, and maybe even a bear or two!
đź‘‘ Performed by the talented keiki of the Hilo Community Players
đź—“ July 5-20, Saturdays at 4pm and Sundays at 12pm
đź“Ť UH Hilo Performing Arts Center Lawn
🎟 Free for all ages!
Come support our youngest stars as they bring Shakespeare to life—wackier and more wonderful than ever! Don’t forget to bring your seat! Donations appreciated!
TREADING THE BOARDS: EXPLORATIONS INTO THE CRAFT OF ACTING
For those who missed our TREADING THE BOARDS performance, please enjoy one of the monologues entitiled Suddenly Last Summer, featuring Dayva Summer Escobar
⚠️ Accessibility Note: The Keawe Theater requires ascending one large flight of stairs. Those needing special accommodations should contact Hilo Community Players (hilocommunityplayers@gmail.com) at least five days in advance of the event.