South Pacific - August 31 - September 02, 2018

Kahilu Theatre

 Who's Who 

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    Kat Reuss

    as Ensign Nellie Forbush

    Kat started in theater, music, and dance as a young child. She went to a performing arts high school, then earned her bachelor's degree in classical music from Bradley University. She spent 3 years with Illinois Opera as a vocalist and choreographer before traveling across the mainland as an actor and director for Missoula Children's Theater. Kat has performed and taught extensively during her seven years on the Big Island. She teaches aerial silks and circus arts here at the Kahilu and at Cirque Hale in Kona. She is grateful to be part of this talented and gracious cast, and for all the community support. 

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    Larry Adams*

    as Emile De Becque

    Larry is delighted to be making his Kahilu Theatre debut. He is a Chicago based actor who has appeared at many of that city's most prestigious theaters. Selected performances include: Drury Lane Captain Von Trapp The Sound of Music, Goodman Brigadoon, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre Papa Mizner Road Show, Theatre at the Center Ivan Women on the Verge, Lyric Opera of Chicago The Merry Widow, Paramount Theatre Julian Marsh 42nd Street, Theatre Oobleck at Victory Gardens The Hunchback Variations, Music Theatre Works Fredrik A Little Night Music and Marriott Theatre Peron  Evita.  Broadway: The Phantom of the Opera. Off Broadway: The Hunchback VariationsPhoto Op and Opening Night with Jose Ferrer at Lincoln Center. National Tours: The Phantom of the OperaScroogeThe Musical with Richard Chamberlain. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin- Madison and a proud member of Actors' Equity. He sends his love to his wife, Jessye and his sons, Reid and Dylan.

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    Shaylee Buckley

    as Ngana

    Shaylee is a 3rd grader at Waimea Elementary School. She has appeared in multiple dance productions since age five and has most recently completed her second musical performance with Waimea Elementary School’s Summer Music and Art Camp. Shaylee is making her Kahilu Theatre debut. 

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