Stage
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Thursday, August 15, 1996
OPENING
"Love's Labors Lost": Four pompous lords vow to avoid the company of women -- then four ladies arrive from France, 1 p.m. Saturday, on the grass by Orvis Auditorium. The Student Organization of the UH-Manoa Department of Theatre and Dance suggests you bring a picnic at noon then enjoy this free production of Shakespeare's comedy. With Henry J. Conaty, Ed Dyer, Nicole Tessier and Jodie Yamada. Directed by Tony Pisculli. Repeats 1 p.m. Sunday and Aug. 24 and 25. Donations "cheerfully" accepted. Information: 261-5080.
CONTINUING
"Imagination": Musical adventure for the family. Repeats 7 and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays at Ala Moana Centerstage. Free. Information: 955-9517.
"The Merchant of Venice": Shakespeare mixes romance, friendship and bigotry in this drama about an unpaid loan and one man's demand for justice. Presented by Studio H'poko. Repeats 7:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday at McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Admission $15. Information: 242-7469, Maui.
DANCE
Ho'ike: Showcase of Hawaiian song and dance by Kuhai Halau O Kawaikapuokalani Pa 'Olapa Kahiko, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Castle High School auditorium. Frank Hewett's halau performs with Del Beasley, Martin Pahinui and Aloha Dalire's Keolalaulani Halau Olapa 'O Laka on Friday; and with Genoa Keawe, Olamana and Theresa Bright on Saturday. Tickets. Call 259-8612 or 259-9253.
Conjunto Folklorico Makumba: This 12-member ensemble of Cubans who immigrated to the United States perform Afro-Cuban folkloric and modern music and dance, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22, Castle Theater. Information: 242-7469, Maui.
SPECIAL
Performance arts classes: Diamond Head Theatre has classes for children and adults this fall. Instructors include Yvonne Filius, Hank Fordham, John Rampage and Andrew Sakaguchi. For a brochure, call 734-8763.
AUDITIONS
NIXdance: Dancers ages 6 to 10 may try out for the Keiki Company 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Performing Company auditions for all ages begin 5:30 p.m. Call Vernon Campbell at 484-1155.
Lanikai Mortgage Players: For the melodrama "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Or How John Barleycorn Lost His Grip on the White House," 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5, Lanikai Community Center. Backstage workers and production assistants needed; call Lucille Shreve at 262-5577. Performances begin Nov. 1.
Hawaii Pacific University: For Arthur Miller's tragedy "A View from the Bridge," 7 p.m. Sept. 6 and 1 p.m. Sept. 7 and 8 at the Theatre. Prepare to read from the script. Call 254-0853. Performances begin Nov. 15.
Honolulu Theatre for Youth: Actors ages 12 to 20 needed for "Theatrefest '96," noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 14 at University Lab School auditorium. Call 839-9885 for an appointment. Performances begin in November.
Honolulu Boy Choir: For the fall season presentation of "Christmas in Hawaii." Boys ages 7 through 12 may call 596-SING (596-7464) for an appointment. Membership is free.