Oʻahu playwright Edward Sakamoto celebrated at UH Kennedy Theatre

UH Dept. of Theatre presents “Hawai‘i Nō Ka ‘Oi: A Sakamoto Celebration”, showcasing selected scenes spanning the breadth of Edward Sakamoto’s career and guided by a variety of directors, this performance will stand as a testament to Sakamoto’s contribution to the local Hawaiian as well as the world-wide theatre community. A journalist and a playwright, Oʻahu native and UH Mānoa alumnus Sakamoto crafted plays that uniquely feature stories from and about Hawai’i from a specifically Japanese American point of view. HIs stories depict the highs and lows, the struggles and celebrations, highlighting how culturally diverse the Hawaiian archipelago has become. Program Director Tammy Haili‘ōpua Baker. Performed live for in-person audiences (subject to public health advisory changes). More info: Hawai‘i Nō Ka ‘Oi: A Sakamoto Celebration – PRIME TIME | UHM Dept. of Theatre + Dance (hawaii.edu)