This afternoon plenary poses the questions: How can Asian American Theaters Be Better Supporters of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander artists? How can local theaters develop a larger artistic pool (actors, playwrights, directors)?

Next Steps Plenary: 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Break Out Sessions: 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Bring your lunch and learn more about the National Theater Project with NEFA Program Officer Leilani Ricardo.

Morning Plenary: 9:00am - 10:30am

Foundations of BIPOC Theaters with Linda Parris Bailey (Parris Bailey Arts formerly of Carpetbag Theare), Roger Tang (Pork Filled Productions), Mica Garcia de Benavidez (Su Teatro), and Randy Reinholz (founder of Native Voices). Moderated by Leilani Chan.

Break Out Sessions: 10:30am - 12:00pm

Assigned at random

This afternoon plenary poses the questions: How can Asian American Theaters Be Better Supporters of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander artists? How can local theaters develop a larger artistic pool (actors, playwrights, directors)?

Join us for a snack and chat break outside on the lānai.

Sign up for an informal 1-on-1 or small group session with Leilani Ricardo (Program Officer, Theater) and bring your questions, curiosity, and conversation!

This afternoon plenary poses the questions: How can Asian American Theaters Be Better Supporters of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander artists? How can local theaters develop a larger artistic pool (actors, playwrights, directors)?

Bring your lunch and join Ian-Julian Williams, Theater & Musical Theater Specialist at the NEA, for this grants workshop.

Plenary Speakers: Emilya Cachapero, Lucy Burns, Leslie Ishii

Closing Keynote: Hone Kouka

Join us for a snack and chat break outside on the lānai.

Join us in the lab for three plays of the 10 Minute Play Festival.

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These 20-minute, one-on-one sessions can be especially useful for first-time applicants, small organizations, or newly formed non-profits navigating the federal funding process.

Join us in the lab for three plays of the 10 Minute Play Festival.

Join us in the lab for three plays of the 10 Minute Play Festival.

Co-facilitated by Andrea Assaf and Meena Natarajan, the workshop will include fun, interactive, skill-building exercises for all who attend.

Sierra Sevilla stars in this one-woman comedy from Breaking Wave Theater Company.

Join us for a break outside on the lānai.

Created by TeAda Productions, and members of the Micronesian community in Honolulu.

Join us for a quick break outside on the lānai.

Join us in the lab for three plays of the 10 Minute Play Festival.

Join us in the lab for three plays of the 10 Minute Play Festival.

Join us for a snack and chat break outside on the lānai.

Keynote: Sammie Choy

Visit our neighbors at Honolulu Theatre for Youth and experience some of the project they’re working on including a guided tour of the Kii A Loaa augmented reality experiences and a performance of The Great Race: Stories of the Chinese Zodiac.

Sierra Sevilla stars in this one-woman comedy from Breaking Wave Theater Company.

Join us for a chat break outside on the lānai.