HOT Pagliacci Program

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APRIL 26 & 28 T O M M O F FAT WAIKIKI SHELL

ALOHA MAI KĀKOU A NOTE FROM OUR GENERAL DIRECTOR

Welcome to the next stop on Hawai‘i Opera Theatre’s journey of discovery for our 2023/2024 Season: the Blaisdell Arena!

This is a season not just about exploring new venues, but also the diverse repertoire and unique storytelling that demonstrate the power of opera as an artform.

directed his first opera for HOT, a new production of Madame Butterfly conducted

by HOT’s then-General Director, J. Mario Ramos. The first production during his tenure was Puccini’s Tosca, with local favorites John Mount and Larry Paxton in supporting roles.

It is an honor to dedicate these performances of Pagliacci in loving memory of Henry Akina, who served as HOT’s artistic leader for thirty years.

Although my time here sadly did not overlap with his tenure, I did get to meet Henry in 2013 – six years before I joined the company. I later learned that he was already experiencing health issues at the time, but I found his intensity and dedication to HOT and opera to be inspirational.

I know Henry would be as proud of this production – and our entire season of innovation – as I am. And none of it would be possible without your dedication and support. Whether this is your first time attending HOT or your 100th, mahalo nui loa for making it all possible!

A hui hou!

It is no exaggeration that he transformed this company, overseeing over 100 productions of increasing artistic quality, growing HOT’s education activities – including the creation of the Mae Z. Orvis Opera Studio and Orvis Young Voices programs, and so much more.

Andrew Morgan GENERAL DIRECTOR

Henry was born and raised in Hawai‘i and attended his first operas at HOT. In an article he wrote for his first season as General & Artistic Director, he noted that HOT’s “unique spirit and its infectious energy are partially responsible for my living my life to this point as an opera professional.” From 1981 until 1996, Henry served as the manager and artistic director of the Berlin Chamber Opera, while simultaneously directing for various companies across Europe. In 1983, he

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Steven Prieto VICE PRESIDENT Curtis T. Thompson, M.D. SECRETARY Marrie Schaefer TREASURER Linda C. Nelson COUNSEL John L. Knorek, Esq. PRESIDENT EMERITUS James H. McCoy DIRECTORS Linn Alber Joe Bock Pamela Andelin Cameron Julia Frohlich Cherry Robert K. Daley Suzanne B. Engel David Franklin Keith Kalway David A. Keliikuli Floria “Lori” Komer Beverly Kravitt Jason Kravitt James T. Leavitt, Esq. Dorette P.S. Luke Noreen Mulliken

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THIS PRODUCTION IS MADE POSSIBLE , IN PART, BY THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS Daniel Nishikawa Sarah M. Richards Jean E. Rolles Aaron J. Salā Juli Shaindlin David Y. Takagi Carolyn A. Berry Wilson Veronica Wong Leighton Yuen Andrea Zannoni EMERITUS MEMBERS Margaret B. Armstrong Frances “Patsy” Bunn Robert B. Bunn* June Chambers Leonard Chow Helen Gary Thomas P. Huber Robert S. Katz, Esq. Ralph Kiessling Evelyn B. Lance Christine “Chris” O’Brien Richard Palma* Joyce Tomonari Marilyn Trankle Stephen H. Turner Maggie S. Walker Cori Weston Charles Wichman Adrienne Wing, M.D.

*Deceased

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SEASON SPONSOR

John R. Halligan Charitable Fund MAE. Z. ORVIS OPERA STUDIO SPONSOR

The Arthur & Mae Orvis Foundation, Inc. PRODUCTION SPONSORS

Carol Franc Buck Foundation Suzanne B. Engel Dorette P.S. Luke, in memory of Theodore K.W. Luke Onstage Hawaii Rhema Services Sheraton Waikiki SUPERTITILES SPONSOR

Clifford K.H. & Adrienne Wing Lau MEDIA PARTNERS

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A HUI HOU, HENRY!

$15,000+

$10,000+ Robert* and Patsy Bunn Karen & Mark Polivka

With deepest gratitude, Hawai‘i Opera Theatre dedicates these performances of Pagliacci in loving memory of the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Henry Akina, who served as HOT’s artistic leader from 1997-2017.

As we pause to remember and honor the memory of this incredible individual, we celebrate the profound impact he had on our company and our community. For three decades, Henry dedicated his talents to Hawai‘i Opera Theatre as an Artistic Director, becoming the first Hawaiian to hold this position. Under his passionate and visionary guidance, the company produced over 120 breathtaking productions and fostered a community of artists and supporters. Henry’s love for opera and his ability to unite people through music made him a beloved figure in our community.

As we honor his memory, we pledge to carry forward his spirit, ensuring that opera and the beautiful community that he helped build around it, continue to flourish in Hawai‘i.

GIFTS IN MEMORY OF HENRY AKINA Michael Ching Herbert & Joyce Dauber Susan Duprey Erik D. Haines & Deborah Okada Katherine James Bonnie Louise Judd

Evelyn B. Lance

Henry Akina

Robert & Marcy Katz Douglas G. Kreider John & Zoe Mount Suzanne Watanabe Lai Charles R. Wichman

THE HENRY AKINA FUND $100,000+ Suzanne B. Engel

$50,000+

$5,000+ Margaret Armstrong Patricia Barron Mary S. Judd* Floria (Lori) Komer

Linda C. Nelson Jean E. Rolles David & Henrietta Whitcomb

OTHER Anonymous (2)* Linn Alber Peter & Raulette Carson* Fredrica Cassiday* Annie Chan Julia Frohlich Cherry* Michael Ching* Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Chow Julia Chu Janet Cooke Herbert & Joyce Dauber* Susan Duprey* Mrs. Dwight Emery Dr. Andrew K. Feng & Dr. Diane L. Ching* Helen G. Gary Erik D. Haines & Deborah Okada* Katherine James* Bonnie Louise Judd* Dan & Jane Katayama Robert & Marcy Katz* David A. Keliikuli Thomas King, Jr.*

Elspeth Kerr Floria (Lori) Komer* Susan M. Kosasa* Douglas G. Kreider* Dorette P.S. Luke* Jim & Pam McCoy Dr. & Mrs. Philip McNamee* John & Zoe Mount* Martha Lee Mullen Dick Palma* & Anne Irons-Palma Nancy Peacock Marsha Schweitzer Stephen & Ann Turner Suzanne Watanabe Lai* Charles R. Wichman* Clifford K.H. & Adrienne Wing Lau Valerie Yee* * New or increased memorial gift to the Akina Fund

Robert & Marilyn Trankle

$25,000+ Karen Char Randolph Moore & Lynne Johnson Norma Nichols* 06

Dr. & Mrs. G. Manning Richards* David & Lee Takagi

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ABOUT HAWAIʻI OPERA THEATRE E L E VAT E D & E X C E P T I O N A L

Opera has been part of island culture for more than a century. Its history in Hawai‘i, which dates back to the 1850s, includes stories of Queen Emma singing in the chorus of Verdi’s Il Trovatore while her husband, King Kamehameha IV served as the stage manager! Today, Hawai‘i Opera Theatre is known for its vibrant and creative productions and awardwinning education programs.

every detail meticulously executed with stunning ocean views.

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Since 1961, HOT—founded as a division of the Honolulu Symphony Society and incorporated in 1980—has enhanced the quality of life in Hawai‘i by presenting opera performances and education programs of the highest standards. Celebrating over 60 years as the only professional opera company in Hawai‘i, HOT is one of the largest performing arts organizations in the state with performances and education presentations on all of the main islands. Each season, HOT’s opera productions provide access to internationally renowned artists, innovative design and direction, and cultural experiences that enrich the quality of life for Hawai‘i residents. HOT’s year-round educational programs serve as both a catalyst and an active participant in the artistic education of Hawai‘i’s youth, serving over 15,000 students, parents, and teachers each year.

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Dedicated to the memory of Henry Akina MUSIC AND LIBRETTO BY Ruggero Leoncavallo

COMPANY OF PLAYERS In order of appearance SALVAGER #1 Blythe Kelsey

CANIO Yi Li*

SALVAGER #2 Lelsie Goldman

BEPPE-HARLEQUIN Brendan Boyle *

TONIO Levi Hernandez

NEDDA Sofia Troncoso*

SILVIO Lucia Lucas*

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BÂTON BEATER Elizabeth Askren

HAUTE COUTURE ATELIER Maile Speetjens

CHORAL CORRALLER Nola Nāhulu

IMAGINEER Jamie J. Offenbach

VISAGE VISUALIZER Mei Travis

TUSSLE TOSSER TEACHER Kathryn Lee *

PLAYING FIELD STRATEGIZER Michelle A. Bisbee

CABINET OF CURIO COLLECTOR Gen Boyer

PIANO PUNCHER & CHANTEUSE TRAINER Sun Ha Yoon

LUMIÈRE Steve Fisher *

BACKSTAGE BARKER Jason Ichiyama

*HOT Debut

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SYNOPSIS

HOT’S NOT-SO-TRADITIONAL SYNOPSIS Told through a flashback of memories, Tonio puts into motion a scheming plot of revenge due to unrequited love that ultimately drives his boss, Pagliaccio to murder his wife, Nedda and lover, Silvio.

TRADITIONAL SYNOPSIS

PROLOGUE

PROLOGUE Before the opera begins, a member of the small theatrical road company, Tonio, steps in front of the curtain. He tells the audience that a clown is also a man, so a clown feels sorrow and pity just like a man.

Before the performance begins, the disfigured Tonio steps into the arena. The “Greek” chorus enters the arena and sits below the stage facing the audience. Tonio tells the audience that a clown is also a person who feels sorrow and pity just like any other person.

He then retreats to his perch above as he enters a dreamscape world woven with faded memories of lust, love, jealousy, betrayal, and tragedy.

ACT I

ACT I

In the latter half of the 19th century, in Calabria Italy, the small theatrical road company arrives in the village. Canio, the troupe’s leader, and his wife Nedda are the main actors of the company. Nedda has another lover, Silvio. Nedda and Silvio promise to elope together after tonight’s performance. A member of the company, Tonio, overhears this promise, and tells Canio. Canio appears, but Silvio runs away.

Canio is infuriated and asks his wife, “Who was that?” Nedda refuses to answer.

The performance will soon begin so everyone must prepare. In the dressing room, Canio puts on his costume and makeup as he sobs from heartbreak.

audience screaming in horror. Before her death, Nedda cries out, “Help me, Silvio!” Silvio appears in the audience and attempts to run away but Canio catches him and stabs him. Canio then tells the audience, “The comedy has ended.”

ACT II

The villagers gather, and the performance begins. The play is quite like Canio’s reality.

Colombina (Nedda), meets her lover Arlecchino (Beppe) while her husband Pagliaccio (Canio) is out. Canio becomes out of his mind and in the middle of the play, he says, “tell me his name!” but his wife refuses to answer. The audience is excited by their realistic acting. Finally, Canio stabs Nedda to death with the

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The players arrive one by one. First, Canio, the troupe leader, followed by Beppe, and Canio’s wife, Nedda. Tonio watches Nedda from the shadows as she dreams of escape. He reveals himself and says that he is in love with her. Nedda laughs at him and his feeble advances. Enraged, he forces himself on her, but she drives him off. Embarrassed and broken, he vows revenge and departs. Nedda’s lover, Silvio arrives, and they promise to run away together after tonight’s performance. Tonio happily informs Canio of Nedda’s lover.

Canio catches them in each other’s arms, but Silvio quickly escapes. Enraged, Canio asks, “tell me his name!” but Nedda refuses to answer. He threatens to kill her. As the commotion subsides, the players depart as Canio is left to cry alone and heartbroken.

ENTR'ACTE The work lights rise as the players undergo costume and makeup changes to prepare for performance.

ACT II

The play begins but Canio quickly realizes the story is all too similar. Colombina (Nedda) meets her lover, Arlecchino (Beppe), while her husband Pagliaccio (Canio) is out. Pagliaccio comes home and mayhem begins. Canio becomes unhinged and quickly lashes out, “tell me his name!” but Nedda refuses to answer. Enraged, he kills Beppe who tries to stop him, then stabs Nedda. Before her death, Nedda cries out, “help me, Silvio!” Silvio appears and tries to help but is also stabbed. Canio stabs himself, devastated with anguish and grief, as Tonio from high above, tells the audience, “The comedy has ended.”

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IMAGINEER'S NOTE Think dystopian-post apocalyptic with influences of Steam Punk-Graphic Anime-Manga-Kabuki, social catastrophe from plagues, nuclear war, pandemics, genetic mutations, and wasteland.

With all that in mind, I present to you my reimagining of Leoncavallo’s tragic opera, the ever-popular Pagliacci. My treatment of this standard war horse strays from the nontraditional production straight into the mind of Tonio, the villainous baritone, and his dreamscape world of faded memories played by HOT favorite, Levi Hernandez.

This production is physically placed in an unconventional theatrical space, the 8000 seat Blaisdell Arena, and has been purposefully crafted in a direction of nontraditional casting, an out-of-the-box playing area of performing in the round, unconventional costuming, and features an immersive pre-show experience that becomes the event before the main event.

A highly diverse cast with notable HOT company debuts, including Chinese Tenor

Yi Li (Canio), local Soprano Sofia Troncoso (Nedda), transgender Baritone Lucia Lucas (Silvio), and rising young artist Tenor Brendan Boyle (Beppe) bring the stage to life with their artistic interpretations.

Returning to the HOT stage, and leading this unique production is a favorite HOT conductor, the multifaceted Elizabeth Askren. Local artists in our Artistic and Production departments are responsible for solidifying the vision and include Michelle A. Bisbee (Set Design), Maile Speetjens (Costumer), Mei Travis (Makeup and Hair), Steve Fisher (Lighting), and the chorus of Hawai‘i Opera Theatre, under the direction of Nola Na-hulu.

Rounding out the list of completing the concept are two notable mentions: HOT colleagues Gordon Svec (HOT Director of Production) and artistic collaborator Blythe Kelsey (HOT Artistic Manager).

I hope you enjoy the ride. If not, no refunds allowed.

JAMIE J. OFFENBACH, Imagineer American Stage Director and Producer, Jamie J. Offenbach, has had a career spanning over four decades as a guest artist with companies including Los Angeles Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Opera Quebec, Baltimore Opera, Austin Lyric, Nashville Opera, Kentucky Opera, Hawai‘i Opera Theatre, Michigan Opera, San Diego Opera, Opera Carolina, Opera Pacific, Florentine Opera, Dallas Opera, Colorado Opera, Pittsburgh Opera, Toledo Opera, Santa Barbara Opera, Annapolis Opera, Savonlinna Opera, St. Barts Music Festival among others. He can be heard on the 2012 Double Grammy Awarded Naxos label recording of Aldridge's Elmer Gantry, and Angel Record's recording of Gershwin's Blue Monday. A native of Honolulu, Hawai‘i, Mr. Offenbach currently serves as the Artistic Director of Hawai‘i Opera Theatre (HOT). He created, produced, and directed HOT's 20-21 Digital Season and is the creator and Artistic Director of STUDIO101, HOT's intimate performance space that delivers creative entertainment celebrating the human voice.

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MICHELLE A. BISBEE, Playing Field Strategizer Following the director, Jamie Offenbach, we wanted to create a versatile world that doesn't hold the traditional flair of Italy or Florence and pursue a more conceptual carnival that could be perceived without seeing a big top. By utulizing an in-the-round theatrical space, we have created a virtual tent where the actors can metaphorically and physically traverse the volatile carousel of the story within the undulating levels of the set. By creating a neutral-colored playground for the lighting designer, we have helped to build an atmosphere of color where we can not only feel but see the emotions the characters are experiencing. The images shared help to take you through our journey in creating the world of performance, though to see the final landscape you will need to come and be a part of the production. We look forward to seeing you there!

MAILE SPEETJENS, Haute Couture Atelier As a Costume Designer, one of my major priorities in any show is to be an active participant in the world building of the piece itself. It is a rare treat, however, to be part of the world building to the level that I’ve been able to participate in with this production of Pagliacci. Rather than purely delving into the given circumstances of the text and pursuing appropriate looks from there, the entire design team was invited on a journey, asking the following question: “what does this alternative, post-apocalyptic future world look like?”

In creating this post fringe world, I was able to explore how a roving company of players in a terrible future could make, remake, and remember their commedia dell'arte inspired performance utilizing elements that they could find in their surroundings, all the while juxtaposing the drab neutrality of the chorus and “real” world. In collaborating extensively with Jamie Offenbach to create this world, we were able to bounce ideas off each other in an iterative and ever-evolving process that included visual research, sketches, renderings, and of course, the garments themselves! Once renderings were complete, the real magic of watching these clothes go from page to stage took place with Kathe James (HOT’s incredible Costume Supervisor). This show was particularly fun to see come to life; rather than the average Opera where one might perhaps be ordering yards of fine silks, Kathe and I found ourselves asking questions like who might have the oldest, grimiest tarp in their garage, and how many rolls of caution tape we might need to execute the intended look! It has been an absolute joy to be able to play in this world - I hope you have as much fun watching this beautiful mess as we did making it!

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ARTIST PROFILES CANIO Yi Li Jinan, Shandong Province, China RECENT AND UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS

Dick Johnson, La fanciulla del West; Edgardo, Lucia di Lammermoor; Turridu, Cavalleria Rusticana; Maryland Lyric Opera • Luigi, Il tabarro, Metropolitan Opera • Upcoming: Rodolfo, La Bohème, Hawai‘i Opera Theatre •

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Metropolitan Opera National Council Grand Finals winner • Created the role of Cheng Quing in Meredith Monk’s Atlas, Los Angeles Philharmonic HOT DEBUT Yes

TONIO Levi Hernandez El Paso, Texas

RECENT AND UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS

Dandini, La Cenerentola, Boston Lyric • Messiah, Oregon Symphony • Diego, El Ultimo Sueno de Frida y Diego, Opera Omaha • Father, Hansel and Gretel, San Antonio Opera •

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Šujsky, Dimitrij, Bard Music Festival • Five Mystical Songs, Chicago Grant Park Festival • Gianni Schicchi, Gianni Schicchi, Teatro national de Quito

RECENT AND UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS

RECENT AND UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS

Raoul de St. Brioche, The Merry Widow, Toledo Opera • Rodolfo, La Bohème, Wichita Grand Opera

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An American Dream, Hawai‘i Opera Theatre • La Bohème, Hawai‘i Opera Theatre

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS •

Resident Artist, Toledo Opera • Rodolfo, La Bohème, Indiana University

• Instructor, Santa Clara University • Opera Coach, San Francisco Conservatory of Music

HOT DEBUT Yes

HOT DEBUT Madama Butterfly, April 2022

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CONDUCTOR Elizabeth Askren

If my life were a song, it would be called: Here’s to Life by Artie Butler SILVIO Lucia Lucas Sacramento, California

RECENT AND UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS

Susanna, The Marriage of Figaro, Opera Queensland • Silandra, Orontea, Pinchgut Opera • L'incoronazione di Poppea, Haymarket Opera Company • Soprano Soloist, Mahler 4, Adelaide Symphony •

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Papagena & Pamina (jump-in), The Magic Flute, Scottish Opera • Poppea, L'incoronazione di Poppea, Longborough Festival Opera • Les Azuriales International Singing Competition: Winner of the Karaviotis Prize and Salter Prize •

RECENT AND UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS

• Lili Elbe, Lili Elbe, St. Gallen • Soloist B, Proximity, Chicago Lyric Opera • Gretch, Fedora, The Metropolitan Opera • Angelotti, Tosca, The Metropolitan Opera CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Soloist B, Proximity, Chicago Lyric Opera Wotan, Walküre, Theater Magedeburg • Gretch, Fedora, The Metropolitan Opera • •

HOT DEBUT Yes

If my life were a song, it would be called: Love

HOT DEBUT Yes

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

If my life were a song, it would be called: No worries, be happy by Bobby McFarren

If my life were a song, it would be called: Laborare est orare by Sarah Chauncey Woolsey

HOT DEBUT Madama Butterfly, April 2022

NEDDA Sofia Troncoso New York, New York

RÉPÉTITEUR AND REHEARSAL PIANIST Sun Ha Yoon Seoul, Korea

BEPPE- HARLEQUIN Brendan Boyle Topeka, Kansas

CHORUS DIRECTOR Nola Nāhulu Makaha, Hawai‘i

New York, New York

RECENT AND UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS

RECENT AND UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS

Sensorium Ex (Paula Prestini), The Kennedy Center REACH Residency • The Marriage of Figaro, New Orleans Opera • The Marriage of Figaro, Portland Opera

Annual performances of HYOC, UH-Mānoa & Kawaiaha‘o Church Choir • The Elixir of Love, Hawai‘i Opera Theatre • La Bohème, Hawai‘i Opera Theatre

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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

33 seasons preparing our HOT Chorus primarily with Beebe Freitas • Celebrating the 30th anniversary of HYOC’s “Operatunities” Youth Opera Summer Program in 2023 •

Using international conducting platform to prioritize social justice.

• Master Teacher, Paris Opera, Paris Philharmonic, The Dallas Opera Hart Institute • Founder and Artistic Director, Transylvanian Opera Academy • Creator and Executive Producer, MaestraMagic!, thedallasopera.tv •

HOT DEBUT La Bohème, 1986

If my life were a song, it would be called: Where I Live, There Are Rainbows by Peter

Moon & Hector Venegas

HOT DEBUT The Secret Garden, October 2022

If my life were a song, it would be called: My Way by Jacques Revaux

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ARTISTIC PERSONNEL HOT CHORUS Victoria Shiroma Jayde Addison Steven Buchthal Stephanie Conching Kristen Labiano Stephen Foster

HAWAI‘I SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA VIOLIN 1 Iggy Jang Nelly Kovalev Judy Barrett Brent Ramos Emma Votapek Jeanine Markley Maile Reeves Yuseon Nam Mio Unosawa-Herzog Mike Lim VIOLIN 2 Hung Wu Darel Stark Rachel Saul Helen Liu Duane White Dan Padilla Tim Leong Sheryl Shohet VIOLA Mark Butin Steve Flanter Lynn Tamayoshi Anna Womack Colin Belisle Jean-Michel Jacquon 18

Georgine Stark Dan Barnett Ian McMillan Sarah Lambert Connelly Niko Sumbillo Sydney Branch Maarit Tiirikainen Karol Nowicki Thomas Mirenda

Kirk Sullivan Chris Walsh

CELLO Mark Votapek Sung Chan Chang Josh Nakazawa Kathleen Long Nancy Masaki Pauline Bai

HORN 5 Anna Lenhart Colton Hironaka Meredith Moore Jamie Sanborn George Warnock

BASS Shawn Conley Matt Love John Gallagher Sayuri Yamamoto FLUTE 3 Sue McGinn Claire Butin Doug DeVries OBOE 2 Gus Highstein Jason Sudduth CLARINET 3 Jim Moffitt Norm Foster Melanie Yukumoto

BASSOON 3 Tommy Morrison Shelly Li Phil Gottling

SUPERNUMERARIES James Wright Aaron Daguio Ryan Phillips Ghislaine Phillips

TRUMPET 3 Adam Gautille JoAnn Lamolino Casey Tamanaha TROMBONE 3 Jason Byerlotzer Gabe Cruz Lisa Stoneham TUBA TJ Ricer TIMPANI Brad Davis PERCUSSION Jordan Schifino Chris Cabrera Lola Solveig HARP Connie Uejio ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL MANAGER Jamie Sanborn ORCHESTRA LIBRARIAN Kim Kiyabu

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HOT STAFF

ADDITIONAL ARTISTIC & PRODUCTION CREW

GENERAL DIRECTOR Andrew Morgan

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Blythe Kelsey

ADMINISTRATION

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER Valerie Ho

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Suzanne Ruiz

CHIEF OF STAFF Stuart Zwagil

SOUND DESIGN David Hunt

ARTISTIC ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Jamie Offenbach

ARTISTIC MANAGER Blythe Kelsey

ARTISTIC ADMINISTRATOR Karen Uehara

CHORUS COORDINATOR Chris Walsh COSTUME SUPERVISOR Katherine James

ASSISTANT FIGHT DIRECTOR Alaka’i Cunningham ASSISTANT TO THE SCENIC ARTIST Daniel Kinney RUNNING CREW I.A.T.S.E. Local 665

I.A.T.S.E LOCAL 665 UNION STEWARD Al Omo

HEAD FLYMAN Alema Ryder SOUND ENGINEER Kaimana Young ASSISTANT WIG & MAKEUP DESIGNER Kevin Tokuo Murata* SUPERTITLES OPERATOR Kazumi Takemasa BACKSTAGE SECURITY COORDINATOR Miu Lan Oman

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Regi Lammers

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE Shekinah Stevens

EDUCATION DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS Erik D. Haines

EDUCATION OPERATIONS MANAGER Kawaiola Murray

EDUCATION MUSIC SPECIALIST Eric Schank

BOX OFFICE MANAGER Lore Ramiro

OFFICE & MARKETING ASSISTANT Ysabelle Cerrafon

MARKETING & BOX OFFICE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Elizabeth Wilson

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION Gordon P. Svec

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"A sentimental love song of unrequited or lost love" STUDIO101 presents Leslie Goldman in an evening of torch songs through the ages.

One Performance Only March 24, 2024 Doors open: 3:30PM • Show Begins: 4:00PM Beverages Included • Tickets $50

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

A Passionate, Timeless Tale Under The Stars

Hawai‘i Opera Theatre extends its deepest appreciation to the many individuals, foundations, government entities, and corporations whose generous support keeps the power of opera alive in our island home. Contributed revenue accounts for over 70% of all income that sustains the company’s activities. Listed gifts were received between December 2022 and January 2024.

An audience favorite for over a century, this tale of four young Parisians who dedicate their lives to art and love is guaranteed to touch your heart. Puccini’s lush, romantic score perfectly captures the simple joys and heartbreaking sorrows of the idealistic young. Their camaraderie, conviction, and passions, masterfully conveyed by an iconic score, make La Bohème easy to love—and impossible to forget.

HOT’s production features an all-Asian principal cast that celebrates the diversity of talent the opera world has to offer.

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Carolyn A. Berry Wilson Ronald Bunn Mrs. Dwight Emery Bro Halff David & Maria Kawananakoa Richard Kennedy & Steven Prieto Floria (Lori) Komer Susan M. Kosasa Dr. Thomas & Mi Kosasa Jason & Beverly Kravitt

Jim & Lynn Lally Evelyn B. Lance Jim Leavitt Bill Morgan & Gwen Herrin Linda C. Nelson Dan & Chloe Nishikawa Cherye & James Pierce Marrie Schaefer & Rob Kuntz Charles R. Wichman Michael & Theresa Ysrael $7,500 - $9,999

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Elizabeth Rice Grossman David & Lee Takagi Stephen & Ann Turner Maggie Walker Leighton Yuen & Tim Freson

$5,000 - $7,499 Anonymous ( 3 ) Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Chow Marilyn "Lyn" Clarkin Peter G. Drewliner Rick & Susan Fried Helen G. Gary Geraldine Gill

Bonnie Louise Judd John L. Knorek Dr. Worldster & Patricia Lee Dominic MacNamara Sally Parker Kenneth S. Robbins & Margery S. Bronster Pagliacci • Acknowledgements

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Earl Shreckengast & Dr. Julia Muller Alan & Carole Tang Marc & Char Tilker

Robert & Marilyn Trankle Ryan Tsuji Andrea & Malia Zannoni $2,500 - $4,999

Anonymous (3) Stephanie Araki William & Gail Atwater Eesha & Alison Bhattacharyya Bruce & Becky Blythe Joe Bock Major General & Colonel Robert M. & Mary K. Brown (retired) Dr. Percival & Carolyn Chee Jared Dellinger & Diana Rodado Brian & Angèl Foster Mr. & Mrs. John P. Gillmor Marjorie Gordon Liz Hamilton Dan & Jane Katayama Victoria Kim

Dr. & Mrs. James Kumagai Scott D. Larimer & James P. Wright Ken & Diane Matsuura Christine & Frank O'Brien Karen & Mark Polivka Kent & Howena Reinker Barbara Saromines-Ganne Robert Schmidt Cathy & Ed Schultz Roberta A. Sprague Joan & Perry White Isobel Wiener Shelley Wilson Veronica Wong Valerie Yee

$2,000 - $2,499 Dr. Roger* & Felice Brault Myron & Margie Crain Carol L. Hong Calvin Lee John & Zoe Mount

Dennis Ogino Leonard Rossoff & Eileen Hilton Ambassador Charles B. Salmon Jr. Jacquelyn Sprague $1,200 - $1,999

Dr. David & Bonnie Andrew Anonymous (1) Jennifer Brooks & Eric L. Lonborg Jon Bryan Andrew & Mikiko Bunn Fredrica Cassiday Robert & Ginger Daley Spencer Dung Mary M. Fiedler Leslie Goldman Thomas & Gloria Huber

Katherine James Wilfred & Caren Kusaka Lucia Kye Michael & Amy Libertini Annea Massimino Andrew Morgan & Danny Richard Jean McIntosh Dr. & Mrs. Aaron J. Sala Anthony & Kumiko Strauss Carol A. Takaki Allen Uyeda & Eimi Zecha $600 - $1,199

Zeoma Akau Janis Akuna Anonymous (4) Matt & Shayla Barberi Patricia Barron Feyishara Bashorun 26

Ladd & Fran Baumann Betsy A. Behnke Joan Bennet Gen Boyer & Sharon Rowe Frances "Patsy" B. Bunn R. Dougal Crowe H A WA I ‘ I O P E R A T H E AT R E

Richard & Brendan Ethington Marlies H. Farrell Dr. Andrew K. Feng & Dr. Diane L. Ching Kawika Fiddler Ben Fieman & Julie Chu Sandra Au Fong Alexander Fowler Jeffrey M. Fox Marty & Susyn Fritz Richard & Bessie Fukeda Emily Gillmar Phyllis S. Haines Jeremy Hannon Lester J. Hee Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hildreth David E Holzwarth & Allison K. Stephens Peter & Rosanna Hsi Vincent Hui Rodney M. Kazama, MD Toby & Tai King Dr. Robert & Adelaide Kistner Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Kufel Don Kunihara Molly & Ryker Lammers Michael & Lily Ling Michael Lum & Audrey McAvoy

Dr. & Mrs. James F. Lyons Aaron Mahi Rod & Anne Miller David & Amy Monk Dr. Lee Putnam David & Jacqueline Reber Renate Ryan Eda Sakimoto-Iinuma Betty & Jack Schafer Lawrence & Jean Shaw Dr. & Mrs. Walton Shim Chris Shiramizu Vicki Shiroma & Christopher Tortora Michael A. Sklarz & Jo Frasier Susan E. Stahl Lt. Col. (Ret) Paul & Judith Stankiewicz Phil A. Tecau Dr. Ric Fund Derek Turbin Georgia Vouloumanos Dr. Eldon L. Wegner Elizabeth Wilson & Niklaus Thrapp G. Todd Withy & Jean Malia Withy Dr. Ronald Yanagihara Nicklas Yip

$300 - $599 Camilla B. Albert Jon Albiola & Erika Alexander Lex & Gerry Alexander Victoria Alexander Anonymous (6) George Atta Mrs. Jason C. Ban David Bertoni Dianne Boons Wallace & Kapiolani Ma Jill & Norb Buelsing Mark & Margaret Burgessporter Valerie & Brent Burroughs Sarah Cole Denis & Aletha Coleman Janet Cooke Maile Cooke Herbert & Joyce Dauber Hélène B. "Leni" Davis Margie Durant Bruse Eckmann Ernestine Enomoto

Jacob Fergus Paul & Jane Field Ron & Maureen Fitch Mary Jo Freshley Carol Langner Dr. Royal T. Fruehling Heidi Fujimoto Joey Furlett Jeffrey & Elizabeth Grad Dr. & Mrs. Werner H. Grebe Priscilla Growney Dr. Shadia R. Habbal Dr. Michael G. Hadfield Erik D. Haines & Deborah Okada Lani Hearn Janet M. Henderson David Horio & Teresa Pytel Brian Ichishita & Alexis Kim Annie Ingham Isaam Isaac Patricia Iwamoto Annette & Allan Jim

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Jean & Robert Johnson Mrs. Sue Johnson Gary Kawachi Dr. Karl Kim & Dr. Shilla Yoon Regi Lammers Lansdale & Deborah Lau Colin Lee Flora Ling & Paul Sturm Anya Lundberg Mrs. John H. Magoon, Jr. Faye Akamine McCoy Marion McKay Dr. & Mrs. Philip McNamee David H. Messer & Ann Hartman Sharon A. Minami Naoko Miyamoto Mark & Lynn Murakami John F. Murphy Jr. Martha Nakajima Lee T. Nakamura & Faye M. Koyanagi Noriko Namiki Mrs. Leinell Newman Karin Nutter Jennifer Ohara Mr. Corey Park & Ms. Jan Tucker H. Pierce Anthony & Jillian Poon J. William Potter, Jr. Russ & Martha Robertson Bob & Terri Ryan

Victoria Sakai Hide Sakurai Heather Salonga Helene "Sam" Shenkus Dr. & Mrs. Toufiq Siddiqi JP Snyder Mr. & Mrs. David Starz Martha Stein Jane Sugimura Rae & Ed Sultan Glenn & Elizabeth Tango Dr. & Mrs. John B. Thompson Dr. Henry G. Trapido-Rosenthal Anita Trubitt Rochelle Uchibori Mark Uekawa Donna Walker Suzanne Watanabe Lai Douglas Wee Lyndon Wester Gary A. Willer, MD Allison Wong Daisy Wong Robert Wrede Gregory Wrenn & Robert Pyburn Pearl Yamanouchi Andrew & Julie Yani Milton & Cheryl Yasunaga Ron & Shirlee Yoda Margery H. Ziffrin

$150 - $299 Larry L. Anderson Anne Anderson Anonymous (14) Margaret Armstrong Drs. Kuhio & Claire Asam John Ashby Ayati-Curzon Family Joyce Baker Trevor Batten Peter Berkery Dr. Janaki & Dan Berman Barbara L. Bohnett & Shigeru D.Miyamoto Caroline Bond Davis Sarah Botsai Ann Bohcelli Philip R. Brown Martha Burke 28

John & Susie Bustard Alain Carel Brad & Leslie Carter Chunmay Chang Elaine M.L. Chang Lida G. Chase Diane Chen David Chung Tracy Clarkin Dr. & Mrs. Leslie H. Correa Suzanne P. Crowe Richard & Myrna Cundy McKenna Dale Jim & Anne Marie Duca Janice Durham-Worthington & Richard Worthington Sal Fasi & Yasmin Dar Shawn & Sylvie Fields

H A WA I ‘ I O P E R A T H E AT R E

Peter & Jan Flachsbart Cathy Foy Jan & Jim George Jack & Janet Gillmar Chuck & Laurie Giuli Frances Goo Kathleen Goto Robert Graham Nancy Granborg John Graves Joshua & Joanna Habermann Dr. Leon Hallacher & Dr. Kennith Simmons Patrick Hardy Michele Hee Manfred Henningsen Christilei Hessler Skip Hill Elyse Himmelstein David Hudson & Dana Kokubun Kimi Murphy Ide-Foster The Ito Family Andrea Jepson Marcy & Robert Katz Randall & Jean Kawamoto Vanessa Kenui Elspeth Kerr Mr. Leonard Korycki Ethel Mamo Kuwasaki Gary Lee Mollie Lee Judy & Dennis Lind Paul & Naomi Loewe Ann Lum Rev. Fr. Anatole Lyovin & Emiko Lyovin Dee Jay Mailer Dean & Naomi Masuno Lorrin & Karen Matsunaga Catherine McCollum Christopher McIntire Douglas & Christina Meller Katharine E. Morgan Val & Art Mori

Sheila Nagamine Nelson & Ellen Nagaue Sam & Carolyn Ng Kaui Nichols Sandra Osaki Taylor Otte Anne Irons-Palma Floria M. Pang ChrisXan Park Taliana K. Pasi Dr. William & Karlyn Pearl Jeannette Pease Mahealani Silva Colonel & Mrs. Karl P. Piotrowski Serene Poulos Dr. David Randell & Rosemary Fazio Jerry & Cheri Rauckhorst James & Jane Redmond Ann Renick Rai Saint Chu & Richard Turbin Michelle & Jack Schneider Peter & Juli Shaindlin Katelyn Shelly Ki[y & John Simonds Paulo Skellon Tom & Susan Sofos Mr. & Mrs. John Southworth Greg & Becky Sprecher Patricia & William Steinhoff Andy & Jessica Stenz Nathan Sult & Beth Tarter Geoffrey T. & Karen R.N. Suzuki Dr. George & Bay Westlake Marsha White Howard C. Wiig Leslie Wilson Kevin Wooley, MD Roy & Vina Yamashiro Melvin & Carol Yee Glenn Yokoyama Thomas & Beth Yos Randall Young & Laurel Johnston Debra Zedalis

$100 - $149 Shari Acebedo Carol Aki Jane Anderson Claudio Angelini Anonymous (6)

Keiko & Masamichi Arikawa Susan Arnett Richert Au Hoy Kathryn Au Lynn Babington Pagliacci • Acknowledgements

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David Bangert Colleen Blacktin Dr. Robert & Marita Bonham Joseph M. Boyce Mark Bra[on Marianne Broz Wassel Shari Acebedo Carol Aki Jane Anderson Claudio Angelini Anonymous (6) Keiko & Masamichi Arikawa Susan Arnett Richert Au Hoy Kathryn Au Lynn Babington David Bangert Colleen Blacktin Dr. Robert & Marita Bonham Joseph M. Boyce Mark Bra[on Marianne Broz Wassel Mark & Mary Burak Peter & Raulette Carson Andrew & Linette Char Karen Char Diane Chinen Gerry & Philip Ching Courtney Chow Brandon Choy Alice & Ken Davis Esther de Jesus Jennifer Du-Forstner Susan Duprey Peter & KahBo Dye Carol Egan Uson & Lani Ewart Colleen Furuya Alan & Ana Gamble Terrence Gregory Kimberley Haines Amber Halterman Anne Harpham Patricia Harrell-Lakatos & Linda Martell Mark A. Hazlett Hayley Hendricks Lyle E. Hendricks David Hoiiezer S. Kela Holt Kristen Hui

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Gisela Illgner Takashi & Yukiko Inoue Scot & Christy Izuka Kayoko Kabayama Gary K. Kai David & Ruthie Kaminskas Alan T. Kido & Grace Nihei Kido Dr. & Mrs. Robert Kim Paula M. Kimper Carla Klein Marilyn Kobata Mrs. Virginia Koenig Anastasia Krymskaya Claire Lau Jennifer Lee Shirley Lee Susanne Loomis Rebekah Luke Don Mailer Guillaume & Theresa Maman Lois & Thomas Mui Larry Nakano Sara Nealy Kurt & Geoli Ng Zakary Noyle Gary Oda Susan Oki Mollway John Oki & Joy Miyasaki Ilona Penzes-Paczolay Ann M. Peters Tony Pisculli Paula Rath Linda L. Rich Dennis & Carol Romig Karl Ruiter Kelly Sanders Judith A. Scheu Paul J. Schwind & Mollie Chang Lillian Shaw Deane & Sherrilyn Shephard Mr. & Mrs. James T. Shon Joyce Snider Patricia Souter Basil & Kathryn Sparlin Pablo Stewart Paul & Gail Switzer Megan Takagi Robert Morse & Patricia Takemoto B.J. Taum C S Teramoto

H A WA I ‘ I O P E R A T H E AT R E

Susan Thompson Maarit Tiirikainen John & Linda Tolmie Dave Underriner & Barbara Rossi-Underriner Jarrett & Anna Walters Jojo Watumull

Benoit Weber & Lisa Nakamura Michael & Sarah Yani Adrienne C. Yee Trust Calvin Young Eleanor Young Angie Zabel Laurie M.H. Zane

CORPORATE, FOUNDATION & GOVERNMENT

$50,000+ City & County of Honolulu John R. Halligan Charitable Fund Hearst Foundations

The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation, Inc. Strong Foundation

$25,000 - $49,999 Atherton Family Foundation The Estate of Kenneth C. Bibee Carol Franc Buck Foundation

McInerny Foundation MISENO National Endowment for the Arts $10,000 - $24,999

Robert Emens Black Fund The Bretzlaff Foundation, Inc. Bulgari The Cades Foundation Cooke Foundation, Ltd. First Hawaiian Bank

Hawaii State Foundation on Culture & The Arts Kosasa Foundation Lemman Family Foundation Merrill Lynch John Young Foundation $5,000 - $9,999

Anonymous (2) Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation BMW Honolulu Bronster Fujichaku Robbins CKW Financial Group Dods Foundation First Hawaiian Bank Foundation Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel

Halekulani Corporation Hermès Neiman Marcus Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation The Tsuji Legacy Foundation G.N. Wilcox Trust Annie Sinclair Knudsen Memorial Fund

$1,000 - $4,999 Bank of America Foodland Super Market, Ltd. Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation

Hublot NMG Network

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PROFESSIONAL GROUP DONORS

ACCOUNTANTS Linda C. Nelson ARCHITECTS Emily Gillmar LAWYERS Naoko Miyamoto Jean Malia Withy, Esq.

Beth Tarter & Nathan Sult Charles R. Wichman G. Todd Withy, Esq.

Dr. & Mrs. William Pearl Kevin Wooley, MD Dr. Ronald Yanagihara

PHYSICIANS Dr. Roger & Felice Brault Dr. & Mrs. Werner H. Grebe Clifford K.H. Lau, MD & Adrienne Wing, MD

REALTORS Bruse Eckmann Jeffrey M. Fox Scott D. Larimer

LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS

Estate of Henry G. Akina Linn Alber Estate of June R. Anderson William & Gail Atwater Estate of Ruth Ballard Estate of Nancy Bannick Estate of Gilbert & Sarah Beson Estate of Robert Berssenbrugge Estate of Kenneth C. Bibee Estate of Clara M. Boyer Estate of Madeline Boyes Nanna & George Bradford Drs. Roger* & Felice Brault Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Bunn Mary (Candy) Cassarno Julia Frohlich Cherry The Estate of Henry B. Clark Marilyn "Lyn" Clarkin Estate of Conrad G. Conrad, III Ann & Dougal Crowe Michael W. Dabney Estate of Luryier Diamond Estate of Hope Doyle Estate of Sally H. Edwards Suzanne B. Engel David Franklin & Ruedi Thoeni Ray Galas Anonymous (1) Estate of Marguerite E. Gonsalves

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Estate of Rhoda Hackler Estate of Iris Hallaran Estate of Jean Mackay Harling Estate of Robert Hines Tom & Gloria Huber Estate of Margaret L. Inskeep Estate of Richard G. Inskeep Randolph Moore & Lynne Johnson Keith Kalway Dr. & Mrs. Daniel H. Katayama Jason & Beverly Kravitt Evelyn B. Lance Clifford K.H. & Adrienne Wing Lau Estate of Mireille Leitich Estate of John V. Levas Dorette P.S. Luke Estate of Natalie Mahoney Peter & Luanna McKenney Estate of Margaret Montgomery Andrew Morgan & Danny Richard Estate of Mrs. Leon J. Munson Estate of Judith Neale Linda C. Nelson Estate of Marita L. Nelson Estate of Norma B.Nichols Nancy Peacock

H A WA I ‘ I O P E R A T H E AT R E

Cherye & James Pierce Richard Kennedy & Steven Prieto Joyce Quigley Dr. & Mrs. G. Manning Richards Jean E. Rolles Estate of D. Haigh Roop Jeff Rowe Major General & Mrs. Cecil A. Ryder Jr. Estate of Julia E. Schoen Estate of Ames Arlen Scott Estate of Robert Sebring Estate of Nancy Lea Skelsey Estate of Richard Stead Miles K. & Reverie N. Suzuki Curtis T. Thompson, MD Estate of Hope Troyer John Michael White Stephen & Dana Wilson William Zanella, PhD

TRIBUTES IN HONOR OF

Louise Emery Jean McIntosh Hawai'i Opera Theatre Chorus Phyllis S. Haines Blythe Kelsey Lawrence Gordon, MD & Marisol Howard Jim McCoy Evelyn B. Lance Andrew Morgan & Danny Richard

Bill Morgan & Gwen Herrin Daniel Morgan Katharine E. Morgan Nola Nahulu Erik D. Haines & Deborah Okada Sarah Richards Suzanne P. Crowe Greg & Becky Sprecher

Eric Schank Erik D. Haines & Deborah Okada Jack Shaindlin Meredith Low Karen Tiller Allison Wong Leighton Yuen & Tim Freson Uson & Lani Ewart Andrea & Malia Zannoni Sandra Au Fong

IN MEMORY OF

Paul Holualoa Akau Zeoma Akau Peter R. Brown Anonymous Robert B. Bunn Frances "Patsy" B. Bunn John & Susie Bustard Andrew & Linette Char Virgie Chattergy Donna Ching Erik D. Haines & Deborah Okada Mark A. Hazlett Skip Hill Kimi Murphy Ide-Foster Alan T. Kido & Grace Nihei Kido Mrs. Virginia Koenig Jim & Pam McCoy Linda C. Nelson Paula Rath Jean E. Rolles Katelyn Shelly

Jerelyn Watanabe & John Friend Lori Yamashiro Fred Cachola Drs. Kuhio & Claire Asam Jim Case Mr. & Mrs. John Southworth Beebe Freitas Stephanie Araki Deane & Sherrilyn Shephard Jake Gardner Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Chow Richard Kennedy & Steven Prieto Evelyn B. Lance Arman Kitapci Anita Trubitt Grace Kohatsu Anne Harpham Dr. C. Dexter Lufkin Michael W. Hackney

Theodore K.W. Luke Dorette P.S. Luke Mark Fiedler Lundberg, Heldentenor Anya Lundberg John Andrew “Hassan” McCallister Gen Boyer Ann Ogino Dennis Ogino Tevita Kuila Pasi Taliana K. Pasi Haigh Roop Janet Short Richard Stead Jennifer "Jen" Takaki The Hallacher Family Grace Wee Patricia Souter Douglas Wee Joseph K. Wee Carla Klein

SPECIAL THANKS

Erin R. Choy Marian Conroy Louise Kuba Naomi Loewe Joyce Tomonari Niklaus Thrapp

Ruth O. Bingham Devin Walter Diane Koshi Dianne Boons Ilona Penzes Joy Silverthorn Pagliacci • Tributes

Kate Purley Marisa Igarashi Chris Barnes Melanise Washington

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MAHALO TO HOT’S FOUNDING MEMBERS & SUBSCRIBERS FOUNDING MEMBERS

Alexander & Baldwin Mrs. Ruth Ballard Bank of Hawaii Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Black Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brilliande Mr. & Mrs. Elliott H. Brilliant Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Bunn Cades, Schutte, Fleming & Wright Mr. & Mrs. J. Russell Cades Mr. & Mrs. Donn W. Carlsmith Dr. & Mrs. Percival Chee Mr. & Mrs. Henry B. Clark, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Hal Connable Mr. & Mrs. Conrad G. Conrad III Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Cooke, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James M. Cribley Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Hale & Kekina Edward C. Dolbey Ernst & Whinney Mr. & Mrs. Edward Eu Dr. & Mrs. John Henry Felix Mrs. Gerald W. Fisher Robert S. Flowers, M.D. Mr. & Mrs. James F. Gary Mrs. L.A.R. Gaspar Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Griffith 34

Mr. & Mrs. Ernest C. Hickson Mr. & Mrs. John V. Higgins Bruce & Pegge Hopper Mrs. Cecily F. Johnston Dr. Arthur & Libbie Kamisugi Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Lee Galen & Didi Leong Dr. & Mrs. Michael J. Meagher Mr. & Mrs. T Clifford Melim, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James F. Morgan Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Murray Dr. & Mrs. Nobuyuki Nakasone Mr. & Mrs. Edward A. O’Neill Orthopedic Associates of Hawaii, Inc. Mrs. Arthur E. Orvis Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Patman Dr. & Mrs. G. Manning Richards James K. Schuler Mr. & Mrs. Clarence R. Short Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Y. Sprague Dr. & Mrs. E.C. Sterling Kosta Stojanovich, M.D. Mr. & Mrs. Clifton D. Terry Mrs. C.W. Trexler Mr. & Mrs. Thurston Twigg-Smith Dr. & Mrs. Kazuo Ugajin

H A WA I ‘ I O P E R A T H E AT R E

Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Wichman Juliet Rice Wichman FOUNDING SUBSCRIBERS

Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Bunn Herbert & Joyce Dauber Lyle E. Hendricks Tom & Gloria Huber Gisela Illgner Annette Jim LTC & Mrs. Frederick K. Kamaka Elspeth Kerr Henry Koszewski Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Kufel Evelyn B. Lance Jim Leavitt Judy & Dennis Lind Donald & Andrea Low Dr. & Mrs. Philip McNamee Jean M. Miyashiro Arthur & Waltraut Mori Dr. & Mrs. G. Manning Richards Jean E. Rolles Mrs. Arthur Y. Sprague Patricia & William Steinhoff Dwight Yim Theodore G. York

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