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Thursday, June 20, 1996


OPENING

"Alms for Oblivion": William Shakespeare returns to defend his literary prowess from critics who say he didn't write the plays for which he is credited, 8 p.m. Saturday, Kennedy Theatre. Gregory Bell's one-man search for the real Shakespeare won two Drama Logue awards in 1994. Admission $12 general, $10 students and seniors. Information: 956-7655.

"Parallel Lives": Two supreme beings in an outrageous universe plan the birth of the world, 8 p.m. Sunday, Manoa Valley Theatre. Based on the show by Kathy Najimi and Mo Gaffney, presented by Luna Sea Productions and directed by B. Lee Drew. Featuring Luna Sea co-founders Theresa Drew and Jackie E. Jordan. Repeats 8 p.m. June 24, 25 and 30 and July 1. Admission $12 general, $10 students, seniors and military. Information: 533-2270.


CONTINUING

"The Elephant Man": True story of a sensitive, intelligent man whose body is hideously deformed. ASATAD features Allen Sutterfield in the title role, with Gary L. Anderson, Diana Carter Anderson and Beth Madden; Jonel Langenfeld-Rial is guest director. Repeats 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 6 p.m. Sundays, through July 7 at Little Theatre, Windward Community College. Admission $12. Information: 247-6939.

"Once Upon One Time": Musical presentation of fairy tales, local-style. Lisa Matsumoto is Da Wicked Queen and Patrick Fujioka is Da Mean Mongoose, with Eddy Gudoy as Narratah 2, Jill Y. Shimabukuro as Red Rose Haku and Alec Shimizu as Da Prince. Directed by Tamara Hunt, musical direction by Roslyn, choreography by Esme Infante and Serena Infante. Repeats 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through June at Diamond Head Theatre. Admission $10 to $40. Information: 734-0274.

"Tony and Tina's Wedding": Off-Broadway delight invites the audience to a hilarious nuptial celebration. Here, the wedding unites families from New York and Hawaii. Family members include Mark and Hoku Gilbert, Bruce Hale, Terri Madden and Andrew Sakaguchi. Directed by Ray Bumatai. Repeats 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through July 21 at Manoa Valley Theatre. Admission $40, including dinner and a glass of champagne for the "toast." Information: 988-6131.


SPECIAL

Sweet Honey rhythms: Aisha Kahlil, a 15-year member of the singing group Sweet Honey in the Rock, will lead workshops in African-American dance, creative vocal harmonics and vocal improvisation at UH-Manoa. The dance workshop runs from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday through June 28 and costs $70; the two-hour vocal workshops on June 29 cost $30 each. Call 956-7221.

The Contemporary A Cappella Society named Kahlil best soloist in 1993. She talks about her experiences as a woman and an artist, "Still On My Journey," 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Krauss Hall's Yukiyoshi Room. Free. Call 956-7866.

Communication considerations: Hyacinth Gaudart demonstrates "Drama Techniques in Teaching English as a Second Language," noon to 2 p.m. June 27 in the Yukiyoshi Room, UH-Manoa's Krauss Hall. Free. Call 956-7866.


AUDITIONS

Honolulu Theatre for Youth: Actors with humor, range and flexibility, able to sing and move well, are eligible for paid acting positions, 1 to 8 p.m. Friday, HTY Rehearsal Hall, 2846 Ualena St. Prepare two contrasting monologues (about two minutes each), two contrasting songs (no show tunes and no accompanist provided) and a joke. Call 839-9885 for an appointment.

HTY is seeking new crafters and food vendors for its benefit craft fair Oct. 26 and 27 at Thomas Square. Call 839-9885.

Army Community Theatre: For the musical "Annie," 7 p.m. July 8, 9 and 10, Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter. Auditions for kids 7 to 8:30 p.m. each evening; for adults, from 8:30 p.m. Prepare to sing and dance. Scripts available at Fort Shafter Library. Call 438-4480 or 438-5230. Performances begin Sept. 5.

Cybershock: Females and musical talent wanted for EXTREME comedy team. Must be comfortable on stage and on camera. Call 235-5404.



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