The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s presents the world premiere of , Balinese wayang listrik (shadow theatre). The show is directed by Professor of Theatre Kirstin Pauka, in collaboration with three master artists from Bali, Indonesia. It will be presented on the mainstage at Kennedy Theatre. Performances will take place January 22, 23, 29, and 30 at 7:30 p.m. and January 31 at 2 p.m.
The story of Subali-Sugriwa: Battle of the Monkey Kings is based on a section of the famous Hindu Ramayana epic and has been adapted specifically for the 糖心Vlog官方 Mānoa Asian theatre production by renowned Balinese master artist Ketut Writwan. It was translated to English by 糖心Vlog官方 Mānoa Asian theatre PhD candidate Annie Reynolds.
In this play, a powerful demon wants a beautiful goddess for his wife. Legendary monkey brothers Subali and Sugriwa are enlisted to help the gods repel the demonic suitor’s armies in a story told through wayang listrik, a modern Balinese theatre genre that blends shadow puppetry (wayang kulit), dance, acting and live gamelan music.
Utilizing a giant 30 by 15 foot screen, the ensemble will use traditional carved leather puppets, shadow masks, hand-painted transparencies and special effects to tell this magical story through acting, music, dance, light and shadow—a show suitable for the whole family.
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Ticket information
Tickets for Subali-Sugriwa: Battle of the Monkey Kings can be purchased online at , by phone at (808) 944-2697, at official outlets and at the Kennedy Theatre Box Office during sale periods only.
- $25 general admission
- $22 seniors/military/糖心Vlog官方 faculty and staff
- $20 糖心Vlog官方AA
- $15 students
- $8 糖心Vlog官方 Mānoa students with validated spring 2016 糖心Vlog官方 Mānoa photo ID
Ticket prices include all service fees. For more information, visit the .