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It has been some years since I have attended an event like, Leeward Theatre's Production of Merry Men. While I enjoyed the events I attended, I was impressed by my recent experience. Since we got there, we were greeted as we walked off of the bus. People were stationed along the route to the theater and they genuinely seemed happy that we were there! This arrangement definitely made us feel welcomed and excited for the play! The play was awesome from start to finish!!!!!!! The ending of the play was spectacular and the photo opportunity took the cake! My students learned and thoroughly enjoyed the experience you created for them! I have no regrets of spending some of our fundraising profits to help with the cost of this field trip. I'm a grateful (and merry) teacher! Thank you so much!
-4th Grade Teacher, Solomon Elementary, response to Merry Men
A fun retelling of a classic story with elements of feminism, sexual identity, and historical tidbits, and a cast and crew that clearly enjoyed creating together, made this play a joy to see. -J.W., Hitting the Stage staff review of Merry Men
Pacific Island theatre of this quality, that counters the myopic thrust of cinematic forays into the Pacific such as Return to Paradise (featuring the original Gary Cooper), while revealing common human frailties, deserves investment and repeated success. The underlying messages, and cultural integrity of this production resonate with experiences far beyond the slopes of Titirangi, the sands of Lefaga beach, Malibu or Waikiki.
- Moana Nepia, Theatreview: The New Zealand Performing Arts Review & Directory
review of My Name is Gary Cooper
The play (...) takes viewers on a sexual romp through gender stereotypes,(...) college sexual expectations and the colonization of Hawai’i.(...) It is a sexplotiation that touches on the colonization of Hawai’i in a way that even those who have not taken Hawaiian studies could understand.
-Tyla Smith, Ka Mana'o Magazine review of Typeepee