Kamalehua:
The sheltering Tree

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THE project
The story, uncovered.

Kauʻi Sai-Dudoit is a life-long student of Hawaiʻi’s history and was the Director of the Hawaiian newspaper project, Hoʻolaupaʻi. She has been the Programs Director of Awaiaulu since 2011 and guides the progress of Awaiaulu’s various projects. She is also a filmmaker who created “Ua Mau Ke Ea, a Historical Documentary.”

Kauʻi’s efforts to revive Timoteo’s nearly forgotten story have made her an essential contributor to this production. Read more about the incredible story that she worked to uncover.

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THE team
Cast & Creative: The Faces of the process
An incredible team of artists, historians, and professionals have come together to take this story to the stage.
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SNEEK PEAK
Hear the music.
Composer Herb Mahelona brings this story to life through ethereal melodies and haunting arias that leave you with chicken skin every time you hear them.

Get a sneek peak at the music here.
LISTEN
THE team
Cast & Creative: The Faces of the process
An incredible team of artists, historians, and professionals have come together to take this story to the stage.
READ MORE
SNEEK PEAK
Hear the music.
Composer Herb Mahelona brings this story to life through ethereal melodies and haunting arias that leave you with chicken skin every time you hear them.

Get a sneek peak at the music here.
LISTEN
SNEEK PEAK
Hear the music.
Composer Herb Mahelona brings this story to life through ethereal melodies and haunting arias that leave you with chicken skin every time you hear them.

Get a sneek peak at the music here.
LISTEN