{"id":1857,"date":"2023-01-18T09:04:43","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T19:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/?p=1857"},"modified":"2023-01-18T09:07:20","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T19:07:20","slug":"diamond-head-theatre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/diamond-head-theatre\/","title":{"rendered":"The New House That DHT Built"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-010423-diamond-head-theater-ac-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-010423-diamond-head-theater-ac-14.jpg 800w, https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-010423-diamond-head-theater-ac-14.jpg?resize=450,300 450w, https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-010423-diamond-head-theater-ac-14.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-010423-diamond-head-theater-ac-14.jpg?resize=335,223 335w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Who\u2019s getting ready for a brand-new experience at Diamond Head Theatre? None other than executive director Deena Dray and artistic director John Rampage.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Growing old is almost never a lasting issue for buildings. When their designs turn stale, renovation breathes life into them. When their walls, pipes and amenities need to be retrofitted and cleaned, refurbishment brings a sense of renewal. And when complete overhauls are necessary, tearing down and rebuilding become the gateway to fresh beginnings.<\/p>\n<p>So it is with Diamond Head Theatre, the nation\u2019s third oldest community playhouse. Seventy years after taking up residence in a movie house from the Depression era, DHT decided to give its aging structure the old heave-ho, razing most of its former digs and building anew. Gone is the historic Fort Ruger Theatre on Makapu\u2018u Avenue, and in its place (well, technically, next to where the old facility once stood) is the present-day \u201cBroadway of the Pacific\u201d \u2014 a 17,000-square-foot picture of theater modernity that is about to be unveiled to the general public.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A Sneak Peek look at the NEW Diamond Head Theatre\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gGleDjk6EzQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>It all begins with the family-favorite show <em>Cinderella<\/em>, which pulls back the curtains for audiences starting on Jan. 20. (See story on page 7.) Executive director Deena Dray, who\u2019s witnessed a number of impressive productions over the course of her nearly three decade-long career at the community theater, marvels at the speed in which the $23 million project was accomplished. In a two-year span that began in late 2020, construction workers have fashioned a state-of-the-art theater on the slopes of Diamond Head, and demolished the old one (completed over a two-day period last November and following the last showing of the Broadway hit <em>Anything Goes<\/em>), leaving only a portion of the previous structure so that it could house administrative offices, costume shops and education studios.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1859\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1859\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-010523-dht-exterior-ac-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-010523-dht-exterior-ac-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-010523-dht-exterior-ac-1.jpg?resize=450,300 450w, https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-010523-dht-exterior-ac-1.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-010523-dht-exterior-ac-1.jpg?resize=335,223 335w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1859\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Work on the new Diamond Head Theatre began in late 2020. While the facility will be ready for the Jan. 20 opening of <em>Cinderella<\/em>, landscaping won\u2019t be complete until sometime in the spring.<br \/><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cThis has been a game-changer for us \u2026 a big thing,\u201d says Dray of the project that has delivered a captivating and contemporary auditorium for theater lovers. \u201cIn my mind, it was done in record time, which is amazing given that we were in the middle of a pandemic when it started.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dray credits general contractor Allied Builders System with pushing the project along rapidly \u2014 key to ensuring a smooth transition in seating reassignments for thousands of anxious 2022-23 season ticket-holders.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1860\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1860\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-011123-dht-anything-goes.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"618\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-011123-dht-anything-goes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-011123-dht-anything-goes.jpg?resize=450,348 450w, https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-011123-dht-anything-goes.jpg?resize=768,593 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-011123-dht-anything-goes.jpg?resize=203,157 203w, https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-011123-dht-anything-goes.jpg?resize=335,259 335w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1860\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Diamond Head Theatre has staged many productions over the years, including <strong><em>Anything Goes<\/em> <\/strong> PHOTO COURTESY DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cBut everybody has their tickets now, they\u2019re happy and we\u2019re ready to go!\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n<p>That sense of glee is sure to continue in the days ahead. In fact, Dray believes theatergoers will not only be impressed but dazzled by the well-designed facility. She calls the architects\u2019 usage of space \u201cexciting,\u201d thanks in part to the construction of a spacious stage, seats that are properly raked (steeper angles assuring ideal sight lines for audience members) and rows that are perfectly spaced apart.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m fairly tall, but now I can cross my legs!\u201d she says, laughing. \u201cPeople can also walk in front of me without me necessarily getting up. In the old theater, my knees would hit the seats in front.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1861\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1861\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-011123-dht-charlie.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-011123-dht-charlie.jpg 800w, https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-011123-dht-charlie.jpg?resize=450,300 450w, https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-011123-dht-charlie.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-011123-dht-charlie.jpg?resize=335,223 335w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1861\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Diamond Head Theatre has staged many productions over the years, including <strong><em>Charlie and the Chocolate Factory<\/em> <\/strong> PHOTO COURTESY DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE<\/p><\/div>\n<p>What the new building will not have, however, is more seats. Dray says there were two reasons why it was decided not to \u201cgo bigger.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne, we like the feel of the old Diamond Head Theatre. It was a good size for us, we consistently filled it and we didn\u2019t want to get out beyond our comfort level and have empty seats or try to keep filling a theater that was bigger. If we need to add seats, we\u2019ll add performances,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1862\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1862\" src=\"https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-011123-dht-elf.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"618\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-011123-dht-elf.jpg 800w, https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-011123-dht-elf.jpg?resize=450,348 450w, https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-011123-dht-elf.jpg?resize=768,593 768w, https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-011123-dht-elf.jpg?resize=203,157 203w, https:\/\/hawaii.carpentermediagroup.com\/midweekhawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2023\/01\/mw-cover-011123-dht-elf.jpg?resize=335,259 335w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1862\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Diamond Head Theatre has staged many productions over the years, including <strong><em>Elf<\/em> <\/strong> PHOTO COURTESY DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cTwo, our theater seating is determined by the number of parking spaces that we have. We have a parking lot that has to match the number of seats in the theater. We\u2019re allowed a certain number of stalls, about 100, to a certain number of seats, 482, so that\u2019s why the number of seats remains the same.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the up-to-date auditorium, theatergoers will also find welcome relief in the expanded restrooms.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen I was in the old theater, I would stand in the back of the line to the ladies room and would be so sad for the people waiting,\u201d notes Dray. \u201cNow, we have double the number of toilets for the ladies and almost double the number of men\u2019s toilets, so it\u2019s quite different.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the lobby boasts a built-in concession stand filled with snacks and beverages that may be purchased using a contactless credit card system. According to Dray, this was an important feature \u201cso that people can have a nice intermission and enjoy talking about a show and then go back in to see the second act.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe old theater certainly had a kind of charm to it that was important to a lot of people. But there\u2019s just going to be such an upgraded experience for everyone compared to what we had before,\u201d she states.<\/p>\n<p>When asked if she sometimes feels like a proud parent who just gave birth following a long pregnancy, Dray answers in the affirmative.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI do,\u201d she chuckles, \u201cand the labor pains have been significant!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Talks about building a new theater first began in 2007. At the time, it was just \u201ca germ of an idea,\u201d but theater officials knew something had to be done soon to replace the aging facility, which had enjoyed a good long run despite obvious limitations for a contemporary live theater company.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was holding us back as far as progressing into what Broadway is doing now,\u201d she says. \u201cA lot of what Broad-way does we mimic here on a smaller scale. But we wanted to be able to keep up and grow as a community theater.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To make this project a reality, however, DHT had to overcome its share of challenges. Among the obstacles were ensuring that the new facility would conform to design district requirements and reassuring area residents that the theater would remain a good neighbor.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe city and state are very protective of the Diamond Head monument and wanted to be sure that the buildings nearby weren\u2019t garishly out of place with the general feeling of the neighborhood,\u201d explains Dray.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut also, we\u2019re in a residential district, located across from a college (Kapi\u2018olani Community College) and a block away from a hospital (L\u0113\u2018ahi Hospital), so we needed to fit in here,\u201d she continues. \u201cThat took a lot of time to secure the architects and have them understand the unique neighborhood we live in and how the design had to conform to the neighborhood and still be unique and attractive that people would feel like celebrating.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately for Dray and DHT, the neighbors were receptive to news of the project.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have wonderful neighbors and they\u2019ve been very supportive,\u201d she says. \u201cI mean a lot of them come to the theater, which is nice. But we\u2019ve really worked hard at maintaining a good relationship with them and I think we\u2019ve succeeded.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>About the only parts of the project that still need to be completed are landscaping work and the installation of sidewalks on the property. Gray expects those features to be completed soon, probably \u201csometime in the spring.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, community theater lovers can get ready for a brand-new experience at DHT \u2014 which, despite all the modern upgrades, still has that familiar spirit of the old building.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve been giving early tours to people who supported our fundraising campaign and they\u2019ve said, \u2018You know, it still feels like Diamond Head Theatre!\u2019 \u2014 which is great, because that\u2019s what we want it to be,\u201d says Dray in conclusion. \u201cAnd really, it\u2019s the people and the feeling that make a place a home, not a building.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><em>Cinderella<\/em>: A Dream COme True<\/h3>\n<p>If there ever was an ideal show to introduce the new and improved Diamond Head Theatre, it\u2019s the enduring classic <em>Cinderella<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Slated for a two-week run (Jan. 20 \u2013 Feb. 5), the fairy tale romance promises appearances by Prince Charming, Fairy Godmother and the usual cast of characters while also celebrating the overriding theme: that wishes are often granted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Cinderella<\/em> is really the perfect show for us because it\u2019s a classic and everybody knows it,\u201d says Deena Dray, DHT executive director. \u201cEmotionally it\u2019s a story about dreams coming true \u2026 and people will walk into the new theater and feel that. This has been a longtime dream for us and we\u2019ve had a few fairy godmothers along the way that actually made this theater happen.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo it\u2019s very serendipitous that <em>Cinderella<\/em> is the show we\u2019re opening with.\u201d She adds that audiences have lucked out with \u201can extraordinarily talented cast, with all the best coming out\u201d to take part in the production.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese are people who live and work here, so we\u2019re lucky to have such an abundance of talent here in Honolulu. That\u2019s the thing about a community theater \u2014 it\u2019s the people who live and work here that are coming out for the show, and not professional artists.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Following <em>Cinderella<\/em>, DHT will stage productions for <em>La Cage aux Folles<\/em> (March 24\u2013April 9), <em>The Bodyguard<\/em> (May 26\u2013June 11), and <em>Beauty and the Beast <\/em>(July 21\u2013Aug. 6).<\/p>\n<p>Season subscriptions are available and start at $125. Individual tickets are sold prior to each show at the box office or at <a href=\"http:\/\/diamondheadtheatre.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">diamondheadtheatre.com<\/a>. For more information, call the box office at 808-733-0274.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who\u2019s getting ready for a brand-new experience at Diamond Head Theatre? 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