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| Name: | Hā: Breath of Life | ||||||||||||
| Production Cost: | $3 million | ||||||||||||
| Production Timeline: | 3 years | ||||||||||||
| Grand Opening: | August 14, 2009 | ||||||||||||
| Length: | 90 minutes with a 10-minute intermission | ||||||||||||
| Story Synopsis: | This is every man’s story, told through the life of a Polynesian man named Mana. Journey along with young Mana as he is born out of the turmoil of a capsized canoe, washed upon the shores of life to find his way. He and his parents find refuge in Tonga and learn the importance of community. Little Mana celebrates his early years of life in Hawai‘i with the customary birthday lū‘au marking his survival in the world. We next see Mana as a young boy in Aotearoa, or Maori New Zealand, where he is growing and becoming a young man. As he comes upon a beautiful maiden named Lani in Samoa, he learns about falling in love and earning the acceptance of her family. With love comes marriage and soon Mana and Lani are taking their vows in the romantic setting of Tahiti. War touches their lives in Fiji and Mana is saddened by the death of his father. The story begins again with the celebration of life as Mana and Lani welcome their new baby into the world. | ||||||||||||
| Cast: | More than 100 performers, many of whom are students at neighboring Brigham Young University – Hawai‘i and come from the cultures they represent | ||||||||||||
| Technical Specifications: | Presented in the 2,675-seat Pacific Theater at the Polynesian Cultural Center, the show will feature animation to transition each section and provide visual narration of the story that is taking place on stage. Guests will be transported into the show as performers appear from all angles of the theater, creating an immersed theatrical experience. | ||||||||||||
| Lighting/Sound/FX: |
DL3 Digital Moving Light Projectors |
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| PCC President: | Von Orgill | ||||||||||||
| Executive Producers: | P. Alfred Grace, Leilua Logoitino Apelu | ||||||||||||
| Producer: | Delsa Moe | ||||||||||||
| Director: | David Warner | ||||||||||||
| Assistants: | Jared Haddock, R. Ross Boothe | ||||||||||||
| Composers and Choreographers: |
(in alphabetical order) Aotearoa – Iraia Bailey, Kim Makekau, Rahira Makekau Hawai‘i – Keith Awai, Cy Bridges, Ellen Gay Dela Rosa, Victoria Sunday Mariteragi Fiji – Apisalome Tora Samoa – Alexander Galeai, Yvonne Ho Kum, David Tiave, David Galea (Fireknife) Tahiti – Jon Raymond Mariteragi, Raymond Mariteragi, Tiani Mariteragi Tonga – Semisi Fakatava, Mele S. Latu, Tevita A. Taumoepeau, Telesia Tonga, Walter Tonga |
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| Music Director: | Dallin Muti | ||||||||||||
| Orchestration: | R. Ross Boothe | ||||||||||||
| Set Designer: | Orlin Clements, Stephen Crowell, David Warner | ||||||||||||
| Animation: | Ryan Woodward, Spitfire Studios | ||||||||||||
| Costumes: | Cathy Teriipaia, Fatai Feinga | ||||||||||||
| Lighting: |
Designer – Brent Pritchett, 4Wall Entertainment Supervisor – George Pasi |
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| Sound: |
Designer – Deward Timothy, Poll Sound Supervisor – Fatafehi Niutupuivaha |
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| Stage Crew Supervisor: | Eti G. Eves | ||||||||||||
| Theatre Manager: | Ellen Gay Dela Rosa | ||||||||||||
| Technical Services Manager: | Sakaraia Yalimaiwai | ||||||||||||
| Cultural Performance Managers: | Tevita A. Taumoepeau, David Tiave | ||||||||||||
| Special Consultant: | Gary Dixon | ||||||||||||
| Prices: |
Admission to the night show is included in all full‐day packages. Details can be obtained from a travel agent or by visiting Polynesia.com to book online. Addition package prices are below:
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