Musical Theater

Engaging every sense in sound and story

A look at past shows produced and performed by Taimane

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Elemental

A Musical and Theatrical Odyssey

Photos: Joe Marquez — The Smoking Camera

Past Performances

Hawaiʻi Theatre — Honolulu, HI

March 25, 2016

Kahilu Theatre — Kamuela, HI

April 13, 2019

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In 'Elemental — A Musical & Theatrical Odyssey,' Taimane explores our natural and metaphysical worlds, delving into the building blocks of existence — earth, water, air, fire and related spheres. The show delivers a feast for the senses as spoken-word artists, aerial, contemporary and Polynesian dancers and musicians, decked out in full costume, appear and disappear. All of these elements merge into a thought-provoking story, triggering introspection about who we are and why we are here.

Taimane's Role

Taimane served as the artistic producer (playwright, as well as director of casting, costuming, set design, lighting, etc.), songwriter (wrote 7 new songs for the performance), musical director and performing artist (ʻukulele, vocals and dance).

"Taimane has said that her ideas for music in the show often came to her from dreams. With this show, she shared those dreams with a receptive Honolulu audience, leaving many in the Hawaiʻi Theatre eager to see what she'll dream up next."

— Elizabeth Kieszkowski, Honolulu Star-Advertiser

"Taimane rips and roars with entrancing set."

— Steve Roby, West Hawaiʻi Today

Photo: Adam Jung. Design & Creative: Erik Ries.

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Hawaiki

A Journey to Polynesia's Spiritual Home

Photos: Erik Kabik

Past Performance

Hawaiʻi Theatre — Honolulu, HI

August 25, 2023

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"Hawaiki" is known throughout Polynesia as the place where the souls of Pacific islanders originate and return and where Gods and Goddesses live. Hawaiki is also the title of Taimane's 2022 album on which she tells the story of a young woman, Maluhia, thrust into a wild adventure across the island's shores and deep into its caves and underworld. Through encounters with Kanaloa, Savea and other deities, Maluhia's eyes awaken, finding her mana and freeing her spirit to soar.

In "Hawaiki — A Journey to Polynesia's Spiritual Home," this story comes to life through vibrant colors, sounds, words and motion. Artists adorned in theatrical regalia performed poetry, as well as aerial, Polynesian and modern dance, portraying Taimane's interpretation and vision of the story of Hawaiki.

Taimane's Role

Taimane served as the artistic producer (playwright, as well as director of casting, costuming, set design, lighting, etc.), songwriter (wrote 9 songs for the performance), musical director and performing artist (ʻukulele, vocals and dance).

Photo: Paul Strousse. Design & Creative: Erik Ries.