Upcoming Events

🌺 Get ready to slay your Thursday nights! 🌺

Join us for The Pre Pau Hana, a fabulous weekly drag show hosted by the dazzling Palehua and featuring a rotating lineup of fierce guest queens from across Hawai‘i and beyond. Presented by Hilo Community Players, this show serves up laughter, glamour, and high-energy performances that are the perfect kickoff to your weekend.

✨ Every Thursday at 8PM
🎭 The Keawe Theater – 280 Keawe St, Hilo, HI
🎟️ Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door

Come early, grab a drink, and get ready to  live your best life at The Pre Pau Hana — where every week is a celebration of drag, community, and unapologetic joy!

Get ready to sweat, smile, and dance the night away! 🎉 The Hilo Community Players present a high-energy Zumba Night with the incredible Yessah Blessah Dance Crew—featuring Rinya, Hope, Liko, Moses, Carrie, and Maui!

Join us on Saturday, September 27, from 6:00–7:30 PM at The Keawe Theater (280 Keawe St., Hilo, HI) for a wild evening of music, movement, and fun. Dress up in your wackiest, boldest outfits and let loose while getting a great workout with this dynamic crew.

✨ Only $10 for an unforgettable Zumba party—so grab your friends, bring your energy, and let’s dance! Reserve your spot now!

Get ready to heat up the dance floor! 💃🕺

Join us at The Keawe Theater on Friday, October 3rd for an electrifying Salsa Boot Camp & Social led by the incredible Rafael Pereda and Juli Isaza. Whether you’re brand new to salsa or looking to sharpen your moves, this is your chance to learn from the best!

✨ Boot Camp: 6–8 PM – Pick up the fundamentals, polish your steps, and gain the confidence to dance the night away.
🎶 Social with DJ: 8–10 PM – Put your new skills to the test, mingle, and enjoy an unforgettable night of music, rhythm, and connection.

Tickets are available now at hiloplayers.org – don’t miss this chance to dance, laugh, and celebrate the joy of salsa!

Hilo Community Players Celebrate the Anniversary of The Rocky Horror Show with a Thrilling New Production

Get ready to do the Time Warp again! On the 50th anniversary of Richard O’Brien’s cult classic musical, the Hilo Community Players are bringing The Rocky Horror Show back to life with an electrifying new production at The Keawe Theater this October.

This outrageous rock ’n’ roll musical—first bursting onto the stage in 1973—has thrilled audiences for five decades with its wild blend of sci-fi parody, campy horror, and show-stopping rock numbers. Now, the tradition continues as the Hilo Community Players invite audiences into the castle to do the Time Warp and celebrate the legacy of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show.

Featuring Bridge Hartman as the iconic Frank N. Furter, Sarah Elliott as Janet Weiss, Sean Douglas as Brad Majors, Michael Caputo as Rocky Horror, Alya Kanehailua as Columbia, Eddie Sauceda as Magenta, Zayne Paresa as Riff-Raff, Molly McGivern as Dr. Scott, Jessica Smith as the Usherette and Karen Moore as the Narrator—plus a full ensemble of fabulous Transylvanians—this production promises to be an epic live musical event.

Under the dynamic direction of Rachel Klein and Kimo Apaka, the cast brings The Rocky Horror Show’s beloved characters to life with energy and flair. With bold choreography by Salome Douglas and powerful vocal direction by Jacelyn Auna, this production promises to capture all the outrageous spirit and irresistible music that has made the show a fan favorite.

Performances run October 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 & 30 at 7:30PM, with special “double-feature” Halloween performances on October 31st at 7:30PM and midnight.

Parental discretion is advised for this hilariously risqué cult favorite.

Join the fun, grab your costumes, and prepare for a night of music, madness, and absolute pleasure!

Tickets are $25 in advance, and $5 more at the door. Prop kits, drinks and snacks will be available.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

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.