Anson shares the role of the father. He also is a musician and currently training for a fire technician position in the show. Besides being a full time musician and part time ukulele instructor in Kauai’s Elementary and Middle School level, he is a stay-at-home parent. He has been involved in theatre for most of his life and studied music theory & ensemble, musical theatre, and sound & lighting/set design in college.. . . Read more
Domi, who also acts in the role of the father, hails from Anahola, Kauai. He has enjoyed acting since his high school days when he starred in the Kapaa High School’s musical of “L’il Abner.” In more recent years he has been in many musical programs affliated with the missionary church. Domi is of Hawaiian/Filipino descent and is happy to be part of Luau Kalamaku as it tells a story of the early Hawaiians.. . . Read more
Pualani grew up in Tahiti, French Polynesia then move to New-Caledonia. She has been a professional performer since the age of 5. She finds her strength in her children and her family, who is very supportive of what she does and is always there for her. Her father is her teacher, her mentor and her best friend. She loves Tahitian dancing, playing music, going to the beach, reading, listening to music, camping, best and not last spending time with the children, family and friends. Luau Kalamaku is a reminder to her of what her ancestors accomplished.. . . Read more
Paul began performing at a later age than most Polynesian entertainers (19 yrs old). He learned to dance hula while working at the Kauai Coconut Beach Resort, under Kumu Hula Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett. In later years, Paul also learned the art of Tahitian dance from the late Teitu Kameanui. In 2002, the former fire knife dancer at the Kauai Coconut Beach Luau show was attacked by a tiger shark while body boarding in Poipu. He ended up losing his leg. Paul, who had no formal training, was given an audition two days later.. . . Read more
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