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Dale Ruff, regional vice president of Louis Vuitton, left, and Karen Tiller, executive director of Hawaii Opera Theatre, in white, welcomed "South Pacific" cast members Kip Wilborn (Joe Cable), second from left, Marlene Sai (Bloody Mary), Louis Otey (Emile de Becque), Michelle Jennings (Nellie Forbush) and Curt Olds (Luther Billis) to HOT's "Meet the Stars" party at Louis Vuitton Ala Moana on Sunday. (For a review of the production, see the HiLIFE section, in the Star-Bulletin's Thursday afternoon and Friday morning editions.) CLICK FOR LARGE

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Cast members Tony Young (Stewpot), left, and Lenny Klompus (Cmdr. Harbison) enjoyed the lavish buffet at the opening-night cast party backstage. Young was wearing a limited-edition HOT "South Pacific" T-shirt. CLICK FOR LARGE

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HOT stage manager Bethany Ann Wright, left, sipped champagne Sunday with cast members Warren Fabro (de Becque's servant) and U'ilani Kapuaakuni (Liat) at Louis Vuitton. Fabro said he is happy to have a small role. "Most of the time I'm in the wings watching." CLICK FOR LARGE

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HOT corporate sponsors Mark Wong, left, and Guy Merola chatted with Louis Vuitton rep Audrey Alonzo as the Sunday night champagne party was winding down. "South Pacific" closes this weekend with performances tomorrow through Sunday. Call 596-7858. CLICK FOR LARGE

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Henry Akina, general and artistic director of HOT, compared notes with board member Neva Rego, left, executive director Karen Tiller and Marcia Klompus in the sponsors' tent during intermission on opening night. CLICK FOR LARGE