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The Hobbit

waimea community theatre presents

the hobbit

based on the book by J.R.R Tolkien
july 2018

director Rich Givens
assistant director Kendyll Howard musical director Christopher Tomich

PRODUCTION TEAM
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fight choreography Bernard-Benjamin Villa (Bloody Knux Fight Coreography)

asst choreography Tia Okeefe-Howard
production asst Krista Graves
props designer Teresa Chelminiak

lead costume designer Ashley Coney
costume + props speacialist Megan Fellows, Susanne Friend

costume team Michelle Chavez-Pardini, Geovanni Chavez-Pardini,
Krista Graves, Ilene Grossman, Susie Krall,
Crissy Kuehn, Noelle Quijano

costume donations Beth Mehau (Chi Chi La Fong), Aloha Theatre
styling + makeup director Sidra Vaines

makeup team Vanessa Copeland, Megan Fellows, Liberty Givens
set design + construction Tim Friend, Jack Friend

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Bilbo Baggins: Joziah Ahren Chelminiak
Gandalf: Steve Chelminiak
Thorin Oakenshield: Quincy Lambert Cast

Dwalin: Tia Okeefe-Howard Story teller
Noelle Quijano
Bombur: Jacob Harsh
Fili: Julien Quijano
Kili: Rebecca Tang
Gollum: Iwalani Mehau
Elvenking and Smaug: Joseph Gardner
Galion and Tom (Troll): Raina Mahealani Dale
Bard: Victor Friend
Master: James Daniel Little
William (Troll): Ilene Grossman
Bert (Troll): Crissy Kuehn
Great Goblin: Mari-jo Allen Ensemble
Elf Maid: Jada Cathcart Anayah Amir
First Elf-Guard: Krista Graves Nahele Coney
Second Elf-Guard: Bethany Stimac Jessica Graves
Third Elf-Guard: Lynsey Morrison Finnegan LeDuc
Ehukai Mehau
Cob: Liana Doppmann Joe Miyazaki
Goblin One: Charles Tang Sophie Quijano
Goblin Two: Benjamin Tang Tosh Ratzat
Goblin Three: Akia Brown Elyssa Simmons
Goblin Four: James Graves Sidra Vaines
Goblin Five: Andrew Boger
Goblin Six: Michelle Maile Boger

iNs operloleudQtuoijabneoa Storyteller Waimea Com- rJeatcuornbsHtoarWshCTBfoomr hbiusrthird show as an actor
part of the
munity Theater and is having fun spending and eighth show with the troupe. His previ-
her summer with the amazing cast and crew ous theatrical accomplishments are 13 vocal
of The Hobbit. She is a mom of six who loves roles in Vintage Hitchcock, Tranio in Shake-
hanging out and laughing with family and speare’s Taming of the Shrew, and stage
friends. crew for The Little Mermaid, Monty Python’s
Spamalot, Drop Dead, Strange Whorl, and
iJsoaziahhigAh hsrcehnooClhsetulmdienniat kwithBialbtoasBtaegfgoirnsad- The Drowsy Chaperone. He also just celebrated earning his na-
tional EMT certification and hopes to become either a firefighter
venture. Born and raised in North Hawaii, he or police officer.
enjoys acting, sailing, international travel,
building costumes, and creating short video iJsulloiaonkiQnguifjoarnosomFeioline to share in an adven-
animations. Like most hobbits, he is inclined
to indulge in good food and drink; a taste for ture that he is arranging, and it’s very difficult
which has motivated his courageous ventures to find anyone. 
to many exotic lands like New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Vanuatu,
Alaska, Austria, Germany, and Amsterdam. Throughout his travels
he has met many new friends and picked up a range of accents to
inspire his characters. His recent trip to Hobbiton in New Zealand
(the site of the filming for the Lord of the Rings series) afforded wReillbebcecainTaenigghthKiglirade this fall and loves
him a generous amount of time to linger about in hobbit holes,
befriend giants, and scale the peak of Mount Doom. He is espe- the performing arts. This will be her eighth
cially honored and inspired to work with the other great members show, and she is thrilled to be playing Kili,
of this cast and crew to help bring a Hobbit’s adventure to life! one of the twin dwarfs, and to be in the same
production with her brothers Benjamin and
SisteaveLicCehneslemdinCialiknicaGl aTnhdearlafpist and former Charles Tang. During her free time, she en-
joys singing, dancing, reading, and horse-
Program Director practicing in the North Ha- back riding. Rebecca would like to thank her family for supporting
waii area. He earned his graduate degree at her.
UH Manoa in 1999. A longtime resident of
Hawaii, he enjoys hiking, sailing, travel, and
supporting his son’s interests in theatre and MThaisrif-ujon AprlloednuctiGonrebaettGteorbbliena “Swan Song”
acting. as eighty years is here. She loves theater and

Qis ufoinncdyoLfabmrobcecrotli, Thorin Oakenshield kids, and this is her tenth Big Island show.
wit’s ugly cousin sarcasm,
and a finely tuned lute. He also enjoys mak-
ing people smile, laugh, and cry (preferably
in that order). It is his great pleasure to be
in The Hobbit! And he will give it his best!
Col. 3:23 iIswathlairntei eMneahnadu Gollum
was born in Waimea into a
very artistic family. She is excited to be play-
Tisiaa Onekweecofem-Heor wtoatrhde Dwalin ing “Gollum” in her first play. In her spare
theater stage, but has time, she enjoys reading, writing, creating
appeared in numerous Kung Fu and dance art, and helping out on her family’s ranch.
performances and as a zombie in an inde-
pendent film. Tia has seven years of fight
training with the renowned Martial arts mas- JJoosseepphh GGaarrddnneerr Elvenking & Smaug
ter, healer, teacher and Hollywood stunt- is a young man from Cali-
man, Michael Vendrell. During this time Tia fornia. While studying musical theatre at
became proficient in Kung Fu, fight choreography, and archery. the American Musical and Dramatic Acade-
She is a Hamakua resident, mother to her son Riot, collector of my (AMDA) he began a career dancing and
weapons, seeker of fine food, and in a world of yes, she’s here performing in competitions throughout the
to say no! U.S. Joseph moved to Hawaii to continue his
studies in the arts as well as learn more about the rich culture and
mysticism of the islands. He would like to thank his mother and his
family for supporting him in his journey and Dominicka and her
wonderful sons for their support in his transition to the island. It
has been an amazing journey. Enjoy the show.

“RFaoinrasoMaithseeaelamnei dDatoletheGma: liLoonri&enTowmas(Tsrloipll-) iLsynfosueryteMeno,rraisofrneshTmhairnd Elf-Guard and
ping backward, like a bright ship masted in high school
with enchanted trees, sailing on to forgotten lives in Papa’aloa. She enjoys music and act-
shores, while they sat helpless upon the mar- ing. She has always loved elves and being
gin of the grey and leafless world.” – J.R.R. sarcastic.
Tolkien, Two Towers

JisadtaweClavethcyaeratrs Elf Maid attends Volcano LisiaeniaghDt oypepamrsaonlnd Cob to play mul-
old and and excited
School of Arts & Sciences. She has acted
in stage productions of Evita, The Vagina tiple roles in The Hobbit. She’s been in two
Prince Dance Institute performances, Future
Monologues, Thor’s Last Battle, Curse of the Voices, Dance of the Bees, WCT’s The Little
Ring, and Brave. She enjoys living with her
two sisters, two brothers, two mothers, two Mermaid, and six HPA musical and May Day
performances. She is very happy to be part of
dogs, two cats, and two pigs. She thanks Un- this show with her Mom, Ilene. She loves to
cle Rich for helping her find her spot on stage and Uncle Chris for
helping her improve her singing. do aerial silks and swim.

iVsicatocroFmrmieunndity Bard who has worked with iCshgaorilnegs iTnatnogsixtGh ogbralidneOanned has two siblings,
actor Rebecca and Benjamin Tang. During his free
WCT and the Kahilu Theatre, and he is happy time, he goes horseback riding and fishing.
to be working with Rich Givens and the Hob- He is excited to participate in this play as a
bit creative team. It has been a great experi- goblin.
ence, and he is very excited to be performing
as Bard the Bowman.

hJaams beseeDnanacietilvLei,ttbleoth Master stage and be- BweillnjbaemainsTixanggradGeor btlhinisTyweoar and is excited
on the to be playing a goblin. He has many hobbies
hind the scenes, in a variety of community which include surfing, fishing, horseback rid-
theater groups in Massachusetts, Iowa, and ing, hunting, and dance. He enjoys spending
Hawaii over the past 20 years. In 2001, he time with his family and is thrilled to be part
earned a BA in Theater Studies from the Uni- of this amazing cast.
versity of Massachusetts, Amherst. He has
lived on the Island of Hawaii since 2013. 
Ais keinateBrriongwtnhe Goblin Three
IwleanseaGswroasnsminaWnCTW’silTliahme L(Titrtolell)Mermaid with seventh-grade at Keystone Ho-
her jellyfish daughter, Liana. She has been in meschool. He enjoys sports, exploring nature,
choirs as a youth and adult (Tucson’s Desert and caring for animals. He has been in several
Voices) and performed in high school musi- school performances including the most re-
cals, including Pippin. Ilene loves to sing, cent show Commedia Dell’Arte: The Tales of
dance, swim, hike, and be a part of the won- King Arthur where he played Arlequin.
derful Hawai’i island community.
wJaams ebsorGnrtaovebse Goblin Four
CharsisspyeKrfuoermhned Bert (Troll) on stage. An actor with a rich
in numerous imaginative sense, he has enjoyed his roles as
High School a sheep, Thor, Mustard Seed, and Hanuman
performances and The Vagina Monologues
in Alaska and California. Crissy is a nurse in the Monkey God. When he’s not performing
James loves to listen to audiobooks while
Waimea, she enjoys spending time with her drinking kefir and eating sourdough bread.
family, and is very excited to find her inner
Troll.

KisraisltaateGbralovoems erFtirostthEelf-sGtaugaerd. After forty five iAs nednrjoeywinBgopglaeyring Goblin Five Five and
years spent as an athlete, an artist, an Acu- the role of Goblin
puncturist, and a mother she is excited to fi- has also appeared in Alfred Hitchcock Radio
nally experience the challenges and thrills of Show, Christmas Whirl, and Pippin. He has
community theater. also worked backstage on numerous perfor-
mances.

iBsetahnaneyxcSetilmlenatc Second Elf-Guard at MenijcohyesllbeeMingailienvBoolvgeedr Goblin Six Commu-
middle school student with Waimea
nity Theatre and has appeared in Shrek, Al-
Kanu o ka ‘Aina and was born and raised in fred Hitchcock Radio Show, Little Mermaid,
Waimea. Some of her favorite things are go-
ing to the beach, watching movies, drawing, Spamalot, Christmas Whirl, and Pippin.

shopping, singing and being around her fam-
ily and friends. Bethany’s role as an elf guard
in The Hobbit has been her first theatrical
experience.

Gheaberniejol yBsropwarnticisipaantiantgiveoonf Honoka’a, where JpolaeyeMdiytahzeakroi lies not new to the stage. He has
the varsity swim of Ebenezer Scrooge in his
team and studying piano. He played Oberon school production of A Christmas Carol, par-
in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s ticipated in Kīlauea Drama & Entertainment
Dream during his eighth-grade year and has Network’s production of The Music Man and
also been seen in the chorus of WCT’s pro- Waimea Community Theatre’s production of
duction of The Little Mermaid. Pippin. Joe plays piano in the Honoka`a High
School jazz band and also plays the guitar,
fNoauhr eyleearCsoonldeyanstdarhtaesdbdeaennciinngfiwvehednanschee was ukulele, is learning cello, and sings.
per-
formances. She is eight and a half years old, enjoys dancing and gym-
lives in Waimea, and enjoys spending time nKaastteicys Manodrriasonyn activities that involve her
with her two dogs. She is extremely excited friends. She has a childlike sense of humor
to be in The Hobbit with her best friends. and loves to laugh...but most importantly, she
LOVES unicorns and cats! 

tJoesssinicga, Gdraanvcees, is an avid performer who lives
and act. In her eight years of
life, she has graced the stage with her pres- has been performing dance
ence as a fairy, an elephant, a monkey, and a sSionpcehietheQaugijaenoof 5. She’s going to be an ac-
prince. A loving soul with a bright magnetic tress when she grows up, so she is very excited
spirit, Jessica enjoys riding horses, playing to perform in her first play. She loves to have
piano, and exploring nature with her friends. sleepovers with her friends and is hoping to
have a two-night-long sleepover soon. 

cArnaifyt aahndKhroabhloisx.8D. Sanhceinlogvehsaspalalwyianygs Mine- TSochshooRl.atHzaet is a student at Keystone Waldorf
one of her most favorite things. been recently moved to Hawaii from

Alaska. This is his first play. He plays guitar and
soccer. 

wFianini epgreapnarLaetDoruycAwcialldbeemya first grader at Ha- SEhlyesesanjoSyims hmaonngsingis a middle school student.
in the fall. She en- out with her friends. Elyssa
joys Irish dancing, swimming, and spending
time with family. This is her second play. She hopes to do more performances in the future. 
previously performed as a Host in the pro-
duction of Life Cycles.

SEhheukhaai sMaelwhaauyscobmeeens from a family of eight. Sidra Vaines is a full-time mum, part-time ev-
interested in theater. erything else. She loves meditation, yoga, and
Her father is a great artist, and her mother healing.
was an actress. She has been in many school
plays, but this is her first full-cast play. She
likes art and acting and spends more time
with animals than with people.

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Waimea Community Theatre

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the wonderful volunteers who work so hard to
put these special productions together!

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Abi Hobbs
Vice President: John Sucke
Secretary: Eddy-Cash Dudley
Treasurer: Rich Givens

Directors
Rich Givens | Rona Lee | Justin Henshaw

Quincy Lambert | Chris Tomich

Waimea Community Theatre was established in 1964.
Our mission is to provide entertaining plays and educational workshops
that will expand the interest in and experience of theater. We promote
local talent and provide opportunities for those interested in becoming

part of a great production or part of a great group.

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