The story of Hi’iakaikapoliopele began as a Hawaiian oral tradition, passed down from generation to generation.   Our story begins with the goddess Hi’iaka’s quest to find her sister Pele’s dream lover, restore him to life and deliver him safely to Pele at her crater home.  Hi’iaka and her companions make their way through dangers and ordeals, facing spectral foes and worldly wiles.  It is a very human account of love, lust, betrayal, jealousy and justice, peopled with deities, chiefs, demons and commoners.

Creative Team

Book, Music and Lyrics: Roslyn Catracchia and Patrick Makuakane

Original Story: Ho’oulumahiehie
Hawaiian Consultant: M. Puakea Nogelmeier
Stage Director: Scott Schwartz
Choreographer: Patrick Makuakane
Music Supervisor: Brad Haak
Music Arrangements: Shawn Pimental
Scenic Design: Walt Spangler
Costume Design: Manaola

Producers: Michael Jackowitz for WitzEnd Productions and Kuhio Lewis for CNHA

Associate Director: Melanie Lockyer
Associate Choreographer: Christine Yasunaga
Preliminary Artwork: Solomon Enos

State of Hawaii Tourism/Creative Industries Division Consultant: Georgja Skinner

Marketing and PR Consultant: Adrian Kamali’i

Advisors during development: Keali’i Reichel and Stephen Schwartz

 

Video Links

Making of The Epic Tale of Hi’iaka

Pele and Hi’iaka today