The Kennedy Theatre at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is the home base for the productions of the Department of Theatre + Dance. Kennedy Theatre also typically hosts the Asia Pacific Dance Festival as well as numerous commencement ceremonies. On occasion and schedule permitting, special events and performances by outside groups can be accommodated. Outside groups can click here for introductory information. Opened in 1963, the building was designed by the internationally-known architect I.M. Pei, and features a beautiful 619-seat mainstage theatre and a 140-seat flexible “black box”...

The Theatre program at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa is renowned for its Asian theatre productions and course offerings, as well as programs in Western and Hawaiian theatre (acting, directing, history, theory), design, playwriting and TYA (theatre for young audiences). Coursework goes hand in hand with productions staged in the 600-seat Kennedy Theatre and the intimate Earle Ernst Lab Theatre.

The minor in Performing Arts is not simply aimed at arming students with an understanding of theatre and music. Instead, the program stresses informed experience – knowledge gained not merely by seeing, but knowledge gained by doing, flexing creative muscles and growing as an artist.

Be a part of the exciting and ever-expanding Performing Arts program at Windward Community College. We offer professional training in ballet, Hawaiian dance, piano, guitar and slack key guitar, ‘ukulele, voice, acting, musical theatre, stage combat, and more at this launchpad for tomorrow’s professional performers. Hone your skills on stage at the Palikū Theatre—the premiere performance training venue on the Windward side. A balanced, well-rounded performance experience helps you develop confidence and enables you to move from competence to excellence in whatever profession you choose....

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Performing Arts Center is the major performing arts educational and cultural center on the Big Island, serving as a joint special use facility for the University and Big Island Communities. The Performing Arts Center is primarily an instructional facility providing for the regular educational functions of the University of Hawaii at Hilo, whose purpose is to offer significant educational and diverse cultural opportunities -- where dialogue, the exchange of cultural and artistic ideas and co-curricular activities are encouraged.