The ONO Series (One Night Only)

*The ONO series has been graciously sponsored by Russ Taft.

Hosted by Kristi Scott – our ONO Coordinator!

History of the ONO’s:
Originally the Ono’s which stands for One Night Only was called Bare Essential Theater or B.E.T.. It was a bare stage, talented actors and classic or little known scripts. Created to give actors more chances to perform and audiences a chance to see works that may not make it to full production. Our first reading was Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, after that we did Cyrano, To Kill A Mocking Bird, My Three Angels, and many more. As the program evolved it was opened up to the community to provide a space to produce their visions, or to test new works such as The Worthmores, or new groups like Free Range Comedy and the burlesque group Cabaret and Cocktails. This became the One Night Only series.

The ONO’s are offered as an opportunity for individuals, groups or organizations here in our community to present their works. Maui OnStage is not involved in the choosing of the pieces, the casting or rehearsing. In order to keep the program free-to-the-public, it is kept bare-bones with no set or costumes, no cued lighting, microphones or sound. Presenters may bring in their own set pieces or costumes, hire our lighting/sound technicians or bring and operate their own equipment, if they wish. Maui OnStage simply offers…. a stage.

As we present the ONO series in 2023, we look forward to more opportunities to LIVE Maui OnStage’s mission “to enhance our community by providing diverse performing arts experiences” by offering more diverse works, as well as showcasing new works by local writers and visionaries, as well as a place for new actors and seasoned pros to play and stretch and grow. We hope you’ll join us.

December ONO – Monday, December 4th

“The Magnificent Show” – a staged reading

An original play written by young Maui playwright, Aleisabel Garcia-Lick (13 yrs old)

The Magnificent Show: A hotheaded director is tasked with putting together a magnificent show for a famous playwright. But when audition come around, it turns out she’s got the worst cast imaginable, and a ditzy high school teacher for an assistant director! What could go wrong?

Directed by: Laura Cole

Featuring: Camille Romero, Tina Kailiponi, Patty Lee, Micah Howlett, Shyela Stephens, Shane Borge, Dale Button, Gina Duncan, Francis Tau’a

Show length: 90 mins (inc 10 min intermission)

House opens: 6:00pm

Show starts: 6:30pm

*Family-friendly

December ONO

Illustration by Aleisabel Garcia-Lick

– This is a staged reading. A staged reading “shows the potential” of a production. It is both watched and listened to as opposed to a play reading that is listened to only. Staged readings have movement, some direction, some props or costume pieces. Sets can be suggestive, if they are not seen, then their description may be read by an actor or narrator. The actors have scripts in their hand and are reading the material…sometimes for the first time!

BE ON TIME: The House opens at 6:00pm and the doors will close at 6:30pm. *Late Arrivals will be seated at the House Manager’s discretion.

UPON ARRIVAL: Show your email confirmation OR e-ticket at the door (printed or on your phone). Your seat assignment is on your email confirmation/e-ticket.

PARKING: Street parking is available on Market and Vineyard Streets as well as the community lot on Wells Street. Please do NOT park in the Reserved stalls behind the Iao Theater. Those are for the Pono Building next door and you will be towed.

DA ARTSY BEE: Da Artsy Bee shuttle bus is provided FREE by the County of Maui. Pick up is from 5:45pm – 6:30pm at the Maui Lani Safeway side parking lot (by the loading dock). DO NOT WAIT IN FRONT OF THE STORE!

*To help us avoid having too many disappointing No-Show’s and difficulty seating last minute Walk-Up’s, please double check your calendar BEFORE signing up for seating. If you are unable to attend, please contact our Box Office as soon as possible via phone (808-242-6969) or email (boxoffice@mauionstage.com), so we can return your seats to inventory. MAHALO!

Reserve your FREE seat for the December ONO

The ONO series has been and always will be FREE to the public.
It is Maui OnStage’s mission “to enhance our community by providing diverse performing arts experiences”.

Health/Safety Protocols, Additional Information:

Please stay home if you are not feeling well.
There are 4 – Wheelchair Accessible seats.
Accessible restrooms are available next door at Kipuka Square (County-owned and operated). Please alert an Usher or House Manager for access assistance.
The Historic ‘Iao Theater has “raked seating” which angles up and away from the stage. Please watch your step moving about the theater.
The theater has 7 exits; all with panic bar door hardware and a lit RED exit sign above
The Historic ‘Iao Theater’s central air conditioning is set to 74 degrees. The zone above the stage is kept a little cooler for performer safety which may affect the first few rows of the audience. A light jacket or sweater is recommended.

*Maui OnStage’s health and safety protocols have been set in place to comply with current County, State and Federal guidelines with the express intention to provide a safe workplace and performance venue for our staff, performers, volunteers and patrons. Any and all protocols are subject to change without notice. By entering the Historic Iao Theater, the Education and Youth Program studio space or by participating in a Maui OnStage or Maui OnStage Education and Youth Program event, all individuals, including staff, contractors, performers, auditionees, volunteers and patrons voluntarily assume all risks related to possible exposure to COVID-19 and other viruses or illnesses and agree to follow all listed protocols.

For more information on how YOUR organization can be a part of the ONO series, please contact:

Kristi Scott