Not One Batu had its world premiere in Kumu Kahua Theatre in Honolulu, HI. It premiered in January 21st, 2016 through February 21st, 2016 making it an one month run. It was written by Hannah Ii-Epstein and directed by Harry Wong III, the Artistic Director of Kumu Kahua Theatre.
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An Award Winning Show
Not One Batu earned numerous awards in 2016 at the Po'okela Awards:
- Set Design, Reb Beau Allen
- Light Design, Bulldog
- Guest Artist (Non-Hawaii Resident), Hannah Ii-Epstein
- Leading Female in a Play, Danielle Zalopany
- Featured Female in a Play, Lelea’e “Buffy” Kahalepuna Wong
- Overall Play 2016 Po‘okela Awards
Reviews
From StarAdviser.com, ”For all the laughs and local comedy along the way, Ii-Epstein’s message is crystal clear: Call it batu, crank, crack, ice or meth, whatever, this stuff is toxic and terminal” and “offers a painfully realistic look at the social costs of the ice epidemic in Hawaii. It isn’t a lecture or “true confessions.” In fact, much of the story pulsates with local-style pidgin comedy"