Pele - Goddess of Fire
ADAPTED, WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY PO’O KUMU HULA ARUNA KEKEHA PO-CHING
Pele, the Goddess of Fire, falls into a deep sleep travelling throughout the islands of Hawai'i. When Pele arrives on the island of Kaua'i, she meets the charming Prince Lohiau'ipo, who falls deeply in love with the beautiful and mysterious stranger.
When: Wednesday and Thursday, 18 - 19 June 2025
Where: Mangere Arts Centre, Cnr Bader Drive and Orley Avenue, Mangere
Time: 7.00pm - 8.15pm
Director’s Note
COMING SOON
CAST
Pele - Goddess of Fire - ROBERTA FAITELE
Prince Lohiau'ipo - JIREH LALOTOA
Hi'iaka - MATAOLEAFLOA ULUGI-LAVEA
Namaka - Goddess of the Sea - TE AOMIHIA KAIPARA
Kapoulakina'u - Goddess of Sorcery/Fertility - XARA PICKERING
Hopoe - IVANJA GUTTENBIEL-PO’UHILA
Mo'o - MAKAYLA HALAFIHI
Pa'uopalapalae - TE ATA TU-HARMER-MATAIRANGI
Prince’s mother - MARGERY IOANE
Villagers - KOURTNEY PATUMAKA, KYLIE MAYALL, JANE GUDSELL, TANIORA ATAMA, MARGREY IOANE, MAREIKURA WAITI, JANAEYAH KITE, KOI DAWSON, MAKAYLA HALFIHI, TE ATA TU HARMER-MATAIRANGI, XARA PICKERING, IVANJA GUTTENBIEL-PO’UHILA, TE AOMIHIA KAIPARA
CREW
Artistic Director and Producer - ARUNA KEKEHA PO-CHING
Musical Director - DR. OPELOGE AH SAM
Costume Designer - CHANTELLE GERARD
Choreographer - ARUNA KEKEHA PO-CHING, BLAINE KAMALANI KIA
Set Designer - LAISA PICKERING
Lighting Designer - ARUNA KEKEHA PO-CHING
Cultural, Script and Music Consultant - BLAINE KAMALANI KIA
Costumes Assist - LYNETTE MARCHANT
CAST AND CREW PHOTOS COMING SOON
