You don’t commonly see a stage car that looks like a real car, tools around on four wheels, and is capable of earning hurrahs.
Well, Kenickie’s red car—only lacking a motor — was a stunning discovery, in Diamond Head Theatre’s hit show, “Grease.”
I wondered about the origins of that hot rod in an earlier review of the show, so better late than never. The car was designed and built by Brian C. Sullivan, a Hollywood construction coordinator with more than two decades of savvy, who has been creating miniatures and props for flicks, TV and commercials.
He earlier toiled on the now-cancelled CBS series, “NCIS: Hawaii,” as foreman and construction coordinator, and that’s why there seemed to be a new burst of creativity sense it, burst on DHT’s stage. You sense it, you feel it, you see it, you love and welcome it.
DHT hired Sullivan to kokua with “Grease” and happily, Sullivan was recently inked as the new, full-time technical director. Applause, please!
Sullivan surely fills a void; DHT has struggled to consistently create sets that are mobile, quiet, and distinctive. So, it’s terrific that he will oversee production of sets and props in future shows.
Can’t wait to see what he’ll do with “The SpongeBob Musical.”…
Other stage matters
At DHT, remaining performances of “Grease” are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday (April 11), 3 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday (April 12,) 4 p.m. April 13 (Sunday), 7:30 p.m. April 18, 3 and 7:30 p.m. April 19, and 4 p.m. April 20. Tickets: www.diamondheadtheatre.com or (808) 733-0274.
At MVT, there are only two opportunities to catch “Parade,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday (April 12) and at 3 p.m. Sunday (April 13). Tickets: www.manoavalleytheatre.com or (808) 988-6131…
Ginai at Makaha Valley
Ginai will stage “Rhythm of the Valley,” an 80’s-themed show, Saturday night (April 12) at the Lilikoi Lounge at the Makaha Valley Country Club.
Doors open at 7 p.m. for drinks and food; her flier doesn’t list a show time. The agenda also includes DJ Nina and DJ Sher Bear.
Tickets: $30, includes a raffle ticket. Information: www.lilikoiloungehi.com…
And that’s Show Biz…