Charlene comes home to her parent’s place with her girlfriend in the southernmost corner of the Big Island of Hawaii. She hasn’t yet come out to her father. Soon after arriving, they learn that the volcano is erupting. The father still wants to plant new coffee plants. Charlene doesn’t want to, but her girlfriend wants to help out. 

Mary Lyon Kamitaki has written a hilarious play which also explores the difficult question of when to leave in the face of a natural disaster. 

Allan Okubo is hilarious as the father, who is resistant to change, but in a cute old man way. Sanae Tokumura is excellent as the mother, so loving and caring for her family. Stu Hirayama is so funny as the helpful neighbor. Ember solid is great as Charlene, who doesn’t want to take over her father’s business. Lastly, Violette Skilling is great as the girlfriend, who is taking in the whole situation along with the audience. 

Cost of a ticket: $31

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Get tickets now for Southernmost through February 23rd! 

Quinn Delaney