Nominate a Distinguished Alumni
in the fields of Music, Theatre, and Dance - 2017
How do I nominate someone as The Leeward Theatre's Distinguished Alumni?
Easy! You can nominate your choice of Leeward CC alumni artists by clicking here and filling out the nomination form.
If you have any questions or comments about the nomination process or the remainder of our 2016-2017 season, they can be directed our General Inquiries phone line at (808) 455-0380 or to our email address at ltheatre@hawaii.edu. In addition, more contact information for The Leeward Theatre can be found at the bottom of this flyer.
Nearly 43 years ago, The Leeward Theatre first opened its doors to the sound of Rap Reiplinger blowing a conch shell at the center of the main stage. Since that time, The Leeward Theatre has seen well over four million people pass through its doors. The Leeward Theatre has a history of presenting touring artists, local artists, and supporting the work of student artists. Every year, The Leeward Theatre produces a range of programming for our community: from musical theatre, to classical guitar concerts, to international touring music and dance troupes.
During our 40th anniversary season, The Leeward Theatre started the tradition of honoring Leeward Community College alumni from the performing arts that have helped to shape the artistic voice of Oahu and Hawaii. We have a number of alumni out there who have accomplished great things and really made a difference for the performing arts. The honorees for this year are to be selected by current and former Leeward instructors, students, and administrators. We are looking at presenting three awards, one for each area of the performing arts that we teach here at the college (theatre, music, and dance).
The Leeward Theatre exists as a place where creativity is practiced on a daily basis – where students, community members, and trained artists can engage with and empower one another. We feel it is our duty to support local artists and grow local talent. Over the past 43 years, The Leeward Theatre has been an active incubator to performance groups like Honolulu Theatre for Youth, Kumu Kahua Theatre, Tau Dance Company, Hawaii Ballet, and many others.
Previous recipients of the Leeward Theatre's Distinguished Alumni Award
Karen Meyer (theatre, 2016), Kristian Lei (music, 2016), and Philip Amer Kelley-Crawford (dance, 2016), Sarah Y. Whitehead (theatre, 2015), Rev. Dennis Kamakahi (music, 2015), Marcelo Pacleb (dance, 2015), Troy Apostle (theatre, 2014), Starr Kalahiki (music, 2014), and Peter Rockford Espiritu (dance, 2014).
The Leeward Theatre
The Leeward Theatre was built in 1974 as a gathering place for art and culture on the Leeward Community College campus, serving the greater Leeward Oahu area. The mission of The Leeward Theatre is to facilitate cultural dialogue by presenting and developing the work of local, national and international artists and sponsoring outreach education and performances. The Leeward Theatre advocates for the cultural sustainability of its community with a special commitment to local artists and Native Hawaiian culture.
Our theatre is about to undergo a major renovation thanks to the generous support of the Legislature, the Governor, and the University of Hawaii. Although we have a reduced season, we're not completely dark. Come check out the fantastic offerings we have for our 41st Season!
Email: ltheatre@hawaii.edu
Website: http://lcctheatre.hawaii.edu/
Location: 96-045 Ala Ike, Pearl City, HI, United States
Phone: (808) 455-0380
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeewardTheatre/