Hawaii Opera Theatre presents ACT II: A Fashion Reprise 2015 in Kaka’ako

Honolulu, Hawaii – Hawaii Opera Theatre (HOT) presents a fashionable way for patrons to support a local non-profit organization through its fundraising event, Act II.

This event provides the opportunity to shop for couture and designer apparel, handbags, shoes, jewelry, art, home accents, and more with the proceeds going to service the non-profit organization.  HOT receives the goods for ACT II from the generous donations of its Supporters.   Many of the items are brand new and still have price tags on them.  Our last event raised over $50,000, and we are now moving to a new venue at 445 Cooke Street (where Night Market is held)

For anyone interested in getting first pick at browsing and shopping the collection, a Special Preview Evening will be held.  The preview event includes pupus & wine and will be held on August 27, from 5:30pm – 7:30pm.  Cost to attend the Special Preview Evening event is $50 per person.  RSVP with Zack Naquin at (808) 596-7372 ext. 200.  Space is limited.

ACT II opens to the public on August 28 (10:00am – 6:00pm), August 29 (10:00am – 5:00pm) and concludes on August 30 (10:00am – 2:00pm).

ACT II will be held at 445 Cooke Street.  Parking available at the lot on 555 South Street and street parking where available.

For more information about Act Act II, please call HOT at (808) 596-7372, or email hotopera@hawaiiopera.org.

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Since 1961, Hawaii Opera Theatre (HOT), formerly a division of the Honolulu Symphony Society and incorporated in 1980, has served to enhance the quality of life in Hawaii by presenting opera performances of the highest standards, while maintaining fiscal responsibility.  Through four productions annually in the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, HOT offers opera to almost 18,000 residents and visitors each season thereby increasing the public’s awareness and exposure to opera as a multi-media art form.

HOT’s educational programs for youth serve as both catalyst and active participant in the artistic education of Hawaii’s youth.  Opera for Everyone provides a special performance of each opera for a large and enthusiastic audience of students.  Opera Express takes operas specially adapted operas, into elementary and middle schools with special tours to all neighbor islands.  HOT’s Opera Residency program takes our education and production staff members into an elementary school to work with students and teachers to compose an opera production centered around curriculum components.   Adult education is offered with Opera Highlights, a non-credit course at the University of Hawaii; Opera Previews, at the Honolulu Academy of Arts; pre-performance Lanai Lectures on the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall lanai; and other presentations at stores or shopping centers.

Led by Artistic Director, Henry Akina, and Executive Director Simon Crookall, HOT partners with the Hawaii Symphony.  Auditions are held, generally in NY, to cast principal roles from mainland, European, Asian and local singers.  The Opera Chorus is a local volunteer organization.