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Not One Batu - Chicago

Support the Mainland Premiere of the award winning play “Not One Batu”

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Not One Batu - Chicago

Not One Batu - Chicago

Not One Batu - Chicago

Not One Batu - Chicago

Not One Batu - Chicago

Support the Mainland Premiere of the award winning play “Not One Batu”

Support the Mainland Premiere of the award winning play “Not One Batu”

Support the Mainland Premiere of the award winning play “Not One Batu”

Support the Mainland Premiere of the award winning play “Not One Batu”

Nothing Without a Company
Nothing Without a Company
Nothing Without a Company
Nothing Without a Company
6 Campaigns |
Chicago, United States
$3,715 USD 51 backers
74% of $5,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Overview
We are seeking funds to cover the costs of producing the award winning Not One Batu, written by Co-Artistic Director Hannah Ii-Epstein and directed by Rachel Slavick. The play is set in Hale’iwa way beach park, as Honey Girl (former meth user, now expert drug dealer) meets with friends, clients, rival drug dealers, and her addict mother. All funds raised will go directly to the production!

Short Summary

Hannah Ii-Epstein, from Waialua, O’ahu, brings to Chicago the first play of a drug trilogy set in the North Shore of O’hau, Hawai’i. Not One Batu shows the darker, less idealized side of Hawai'i, where the meth crisis is rampant.

As a former meth addict, Ii-Epstein hopes to bring awareness of Hawai’i’s meth culture to the mainland, as addiction is a national problem which affects everyone.

 Over 90% of the cast are Hawaiian, Filipino, Pacific Islander, and Asian American. Some of our actors have stated that this play has been the first time in their career where they are playing a character of their own race.

 

What We Need & What You Get

Ticket sales only cover about 50% of production so we’re asking for $5,000 to help with paying the artists and production costs!

Artist fees: $7,575

Production expenses: $7,108

Space: $1,200

Total Expense: $15,883

The best perk: Get a chance to see the show even if you can’t be in Chicago!

If we don’t reach our entire goal the funds will still go to the production.

 

The Impact

Your donation will help to secure the success of this production thus aiding in future Hawaiian Pidgin English plays in Chicago through the partnership between Nothing Without a Company and Aloha Center Chicago.

 

Other Ways You Can Help

Share this link on your social media platforms!

Tell your friends face-to-face!

Buy a ticket and come see if the show if you’re in Chicago!

Check out our website: NothingWithoutaCompany.org!

Like us on Facebook!

Follow us on Instagram!

Tweet us your support!

Subscribe to our Youtube channel! 

 

The Play

Meet Honey Girl: a former meth user, now an expert drug dealer. At Hale’iwa beach park one morning, Honey Girl meets with customers and friends, rival dealers, and her addict mother. Amusing, intimate and occasionally disturbing, Not One Batu* follows Honey Girl’s struggle to stay clean in a world turned upside down by meth.

The play begins with an immersive gathering to talk story* with Honey Girl and her crew and enjoy live entertainment by Aloha Center Chicago.

This play contains strong language, physical violence and drug use.

*“Batu” is Hawaiian Pidgin for methamphetamine.

*“Talk story” means to chit-chat or gossip.

 

The NOT ONE BATU Chicago Team!

FEATURING:

Marie Tredway as Honey Girl

Lelea'e “Buffy” Kahalepuna-Wong as Ma

Scott Hanada as Uncle Makana

Jae K. Renfrow as Max

Ian Voltaire Deanes as Braddah

Gloria Alvarez as Sherrie

Tony Rossi as Toully

Bobby Wilhelmson as Jason

Heather Jencks* as Ma (Understudy)

Kroydell Galima as Max (Understudy)

 

PRODUCTION TEAM: Written by Hannah Ii-Epstein, Directed by Rachel Slavick, Producer: Anna Rose Ii-Epstein, Cultural Specialist: Lanialoha Lee, Production Manager: Ray Goldberg, Stage Manager: Christopher Sylvie, Set & Lighting Designer: Mark J. Bracken Jr., Costume Designer: Whitney Masters, Fight Choreographer: Jaq Seifert, Assistant Fight Choreographer: Almanya Narula, Dramaturg & Box Office: Val Gerard Garcia Jr.

 

The Awards

World Premeire at Kumu Kahua Theatre, Directed by Harry Wong III

2016 Winner of 6 Po’okela Awards

Overall Play: Not One Batu

Guest Artist (Non-Hawai'i Resident): Hannah Ii-Epstein

Leading Female in a Play: Danielle Zalopany

Featured Female in a Play: Lelea’e “Buffy” Kahalepuna Wong

Set Design: Reb Beau Allen

Light Design: BullDog

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Shaka

Shaka

$5 USD
A thank you on social media
Included Items
  • Internet Thank You!
1 claimed
Howzit

Howzit

$20 USD
A video shout out from playwright Hannah Ii-Epstein.
Included Items
  • Video shout out!
3 claimed
Holoholo

Holoholo

$30 USD
A link to the Chicago production of Not One Batu see the entire show online no matter where you are!
Included Items
  • Online link to see the show!
21 claimed
Eddie Would Go

Eddie Would Go

$40 USD
Perk includes two ticket to see Not One Batu from June 29-July 21st 2018. You must be in Chicago for this perk.
Included Items
  • 2 tickets to see the show
1 claimed
Long Time No See

Long Time No See

$45 USD
A link to the Chicago Production of Not One Batu see the entire show online no matter where you are AND a video shout out from playwright Hannah Ii-Epstein!
Included Items
  • Video shout out!
  • Online link to see the show!
5 claimed
If Can, Can

If Can, Can

$100 USD
Hawaiian Pidgin poetry by Hannah Ii-Epstein emailed to you AND a link to the Chicago Production of Not One Batu see the entire show online no matter where you are AND a video shout out from playwright Hannah Ii-Epstein!
Included Items
  • Video shout out!
  • Online link to see the show!
  • Hawaiian Pidgin Poetry
5 claimed
Mahalo from NWaC

Mahalo from NWaC

$500 USD
Two tickets the next season of plays by Nothing Without a Company (You must be in Chicago for this perk) A link to the Chicago Production of Not One Batu see the entire show online no matter where you are A video shout out from playwright Hannah Ii-Epstein!
Included Items
  • Video shout out!
  • Online link to see the show!
  • NWaC Season Tickets
1 out of 3 of claimed
Mahalo from ACC

Mahalo from ACC

$500 USD
6-week Ukulele or Haki Kino (hula) classes at Aloha Center Chicago (You must be in Chicago for this perk) A link to the Chicago Production of Not One Batu see the entire show online no matter where you are A video shout out from playwright Hannah Ii-Epstein!
Included Items
  • Video shout out!
  • Online link to see the show!
  • Aloha Center Chicago class
0 out of 3 of claimed
Mahalo from O'ahu

Mahalo from O'ahu

$500 USD
See Pakalolo Sweet with Hannah Ii-Epstein at Kumu Kahua Theatre on O’ahu in September 2018! (You must be in O’ahu for this perk) A link to the Chicago Production of Not One Batu see the entire show online no matter where you are A video shout out from playwright Hannah Ii-Epstein!
Included Items
  • Video shout out!
  • Online link to see the show!
  • See a play with the playwright
0 out of 2 of claimed
Mahalo Nui Loa

Mahalo Nui Loa

$1,000 USD
A Hawaiian dinner made for you by Hannah Ii-Epstein. (Depending on where you live though) Hawaiian Pidgin poetry by Hannah Ii-Epstein emailed to you A link to the Chicago Production of Not One Batu see the entire show online no matter where you are A video shout out from playwright Hannah Ii-Epstein!
Included Items
  • Video shout out!
  • Online link to see the show!
  • Hawaiian Pidgin Poetry
  • Hawaiian Style Dinner
1 out of 2 of claimed

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