Hawaii Tribune-Herald Island Beat Thursday, May 25, 2017 3 Island Dance Academy presents “Mary Poppins,” a storybook show about everybody’s favorite magical British nanny — told through ballet, jazz and tap dance to the show’s familiar tunes, plus recorded dialogue. There are two performances of the production, which also features elaborate sets and gorgeous costumes, at 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center. This year’s cast has 150 dancers, ranging in age from 4 to 25. Tatiana Ferreira portrays the wise and wonderful Mary Poppins, who magically turns every chore into a game and every day into a whimsical adventure. Others in the cast include: Mariah Baji as Jane Banks; Jada Leite as Michael Banks; Jerrid Eyer as Mr. Banks; Zoi Nakamura as Mrs. Banks and the head banker; Bernard-Benjamin Villa as Bert, the chimney sweep and jack-of-all-trades; Milan Ragasa as Mrs. Corey, the candy maker; Alyssa Jitchaku and Kassidy Wilson as Mrs. Corey’s daughters; Caitlyn Ito as Katie Nana; Kyle Kaleo as the policeman; and Alexia Iwamoto as the bird woman. Studio owner and producer Suen Hughes is co-director with teacher Olivia Sandstrom, who has a pre-med/dance major from Chapman University in California. Sandstrom began her dance career at Island Dance Academy when she was 9. General admission is $18, seniors 60 and older $15, and children 12 and younger $12. Advance tickets are available at The Most Irresistible Shop in Hilo, from Island Dance Academy dancers and, if any remain, at the door, where admission will be an additional $5. For more information, call Hughes at 961- 3622. ONE GALLERY an artists’ collective Art & Wine Classes 961-2787 $35 onegalleryhawaii.com Paradise Restaurant Supply Downtown Hilo. 808-933-3675 Largest Kitchenware Dealer on Island We Specialize in: Large Woks - Stock Pots - Sinks Stainless Tables - Bar Mixers - Steamers Dishes - Silverware - Thermometers HUGE SALE - 35% OFF ALL COMMERCIAL KNIVES WE SHARPEN KNIVES Open 7 Days a Week 250 Kamehameha x Haili Fri, Mon & Tues May 26, 29 & 30 at 7pm Sun - May 28 at 2:30pm & 7pm DONALD CRIED (NR) COMEDY / DRAMA Starring: Kris Avedisian, Jesse Wakeman, Louisa Krause Directed by: Kris Avedisian Returning after 20 years to Warwick, Rhode Island for his grandmotherʼs funeral, Peter, now a slick city financier, has to endure a blast from the past and relive some very cringe worthy moments while hanging out with his former high-school bestie, the obnoxious Donald Treebeck. NY Times: “Donald Cried is an acutely insightful, exquisitely written and acted triumph for Mr. Avedisian, who understands how the past permanently clings to us.” $8 Gen. - $7 Student/Senior 38 Haili St. • 934-7777 www.hilopalace.com ‘Step in Time’ with Island Dance Academy’s ‘Mary Poppins’ “Let’s Go Fly a Kite,” front row from left, Kassidy Wilson, Milan Ragasa, Alyssa Jitchaku, (middle) Catherine Chow, Alexia Iwamoto, Rebekah Rapoza, Caitlyn Ito, (back) Megan Kimata, Taylor Hamura, Carmel Wolff and Kei-Lynn Ono. Photo courtesy of Island Dance Academy
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