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TITLES & AUTHORS
Monologue 40 - SHE DID NOT DIE - 2010 version
Pat Masumoto – Pukalani, Maui
Mother – born in Lahaina, Maui 1908
Owner of Gallerie Ha, Pat is a celebrated artist, author, play-
wright, national Slam Poet, composer/singer, professional
speaker, & laugh coach who developed laughter aerobics.™
Monologue 41 – THE PLOT THICKENS
Mary Ann Leigh - Elizabeth, Illinois
Mother – born in Chicago, Illinois 1916
A ceramic artist, Mary Ann has enjoyed teaching gifted stu-
dents;owning an antique shop & nursery designing gardens
& being chef at her own restaurant. Family & friends count!
Monologue 42 – SHE TWITTERS @GRANDMAFLORENCE
Pat Masumoto - See Monologue 1
Monologue 43 – A SEXY OLD LADY
Barry Sultanoff – Haiku, Maui
Mother – born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1919
Barry is a poet, psychiatrist, Mana’o Radio deejay, marathon
runner, taiko drummer, canoe paddler and lover of wild birds.
For him, “Life is art, and the artist’s life his chosen way.”
Monologue 44 – I WAS BORN
Deanna “D” Kubota – Honolulu, Hawaii
Mother- born in San Fernando, California, circa 1954
A Japanese-Jewish student at the Univ of HI, “D” at 17 won
3rd at the Maui Writer’s Conf Youth Div Short Story Contest,
& is writing a collection of short stories about her life on Maui.
Monologue 45 – OUR MANIC MOMMA
Vernyce Dannells – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mother – born in the West Indies 1910
Born in Chicago, educated & working all over the country,
Vernyce is a published writer, poet & compelling storyteller
who lived 20 yrs in Hawaii, the longest stint ever in one place.
Monologue 46 - MY MOM IS HILARIOUS
Noah Magbual - Waihee, Maui
Mother – born in Paoany, Philipines 1971
A 5th grader in Waihee Sch, Noah loves the stage. He has
performed as Mowgli in “Jungle Book,” as Flick in “A Christ-
mas Story” & as a soldier in “Mulan,” a Chinese musical.
Monologue 47 – MA, A WISE WOMAN OF THE AGES
Bernadette “Gigi” Miranda - Honolulu
Mother – born in Romblon, Philippines 1939
Gigi is a community media educator & street poet. She has
read & performed at Studio One, Ward Rafters, StudioBe
& Mark's Garage. She is published in "Maganda Magazine."
Monologue 49 - MY CHILDHOOD DAYS
Mele Namauu Nactor – Haiku, Maui
Mother – born in Hilo, Hawaii 1940
Mele, an avid Hawaiian activist since she was 12, is a Kumu
Hula and Hawaiiana teacher.
Monologue 49 – MY MA HELEN
Kamalani Rose – Kihei, Maui
Mother- born in Santa Monica, California 1927
With a passion for art, music, dance, drama & spiritual life,
Kamalani has lived in different cultures worldwide. Each day,
the unconditional joy of children brings a smile to her face..
Monologue 50 – THELMA KAM’S PLANTATION DAYS
Franklin “Frankie” Kam – Waikiki, Hawaii
Mother – born in Waipahu, Hawaii 1912
Between 2000-‘09, Frankie authored 18 books titled “East
Meets West” - compilations of his own poetry. He writes one
a day, and enjoys working on his Yahoo! BLOG Ainahau 59
Monologue 51 – LAVENGRO
Lucy Lerner Wormser – Haiku, Maui
Mother – born in New York City’s Lower East Side 1918
Lucy has been a writer, actress, teacher, songwriter & singer,
primatologist, & mother to her 3 children and many others.
Monologues 52, 53, 54, 55 – DUTCH TREAT
Three authors - representing five generations
1. Tine van Loon - Coquitlam, BC, Canada
Mother – born in the Netherlands, 1896
Tine's story, & her mother’s story of her mother, are drawn
from Tine's memoirs now in process after a long life having
two husbands, three careers & living on two continents.
2. Eva van Loon – Powell River, BC, Canada
Mother – born in Zurich, the Netherlands 1917
Community publisher, novelist, poet, playwright, educator &
mediator, Eva has returned to Canada after many years on
Maui to be with her mother… and live with the wolves!
3. Katje van Loon – Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Mother – born in Eindhoven, the Netherlands 1948
When not writing novels, Katje acts, directs & stage-manages
at Vancouver Island Univ. She became a drama geek when
studying with Sue Ann Loudon, Baldwin High Sch, Maui 2004.
Monologue 56 – MAMA - IMPOSSIBLE
Brian Peoples - Wailuku, Maui
Mother – born in Palermo, Sicily 1939
Since 2001, Brian has been writing & producing plays whose
compelling characters create mockery out of human woes. He
& wife Claire are moving to Lake Konstanz, Germany, in June.
Monologue 57 – SHHHH!
Sharyn Stone – Haiku, Maui
Mother – born Brisbane, Australia 1932
Born in Australia, Sharyn did acting and radio work there for
20 yrs. Since 1992, her home has been on Maui, where she
& husband run a romantic Bed & Breakfast.
Monologue 58 – THE SPIRAL PERM
Tia Monteaux-Walls – Haiku, Maui
Mother – born in Hamilton, Montana 1955
Publishing her 1st children’s book due in Oct, Tia grew up in
Montana & admits palms are better than pine trees. Loves
her husband & Boyfriend (name of their Jack Russell Terrier)
Monologue 59 – NAPKINS FOR MOMMY
Alexandra Simon – Kula, Maui
Mother - born in Glasgow, Scotland 1913
Alexandra has a drama degree from S.F. State U, teaches
drama & English Lit at Maui High Sch, speaks 5 languages,
& plans to move to India soon. She has one daughter.
Monologue 60 – GO PLAY WITH YOUR SISTER
Shaunya Boddie – Aurora, Colorado
Mother – born in Miami, Florida 1943
A writer-director, Shaunya wanted to be a novelist, studied
screenwriting in college, penned stage plays, 8 feature-length
screenplays & a short film script - production in Spring ’10.
Monologue 61 – MY ARIES MOTHER, MY TEACHER
Cydnie Wilson - Denver, Colorado
Mother – born in Los Angeles, California 1947
A spoken word poet, playwright & journalist for performing
arts, Cydnie works at the Denver Center for the Performing
Arts. She enjoys learning new languages.
Monologue 62 – LIONILA, THE LITTLE LION
JoAnn Saenz – Lakewood, Colorado
Mother – born in San Luis Valley, Colorado 1924
Having a son Cole, and making a movie about her mother,
JoAnn loves laughter & music; is a student of life, love, story-
telling & astrology; and wants to spend more time in nature,
Monologue 63 – MY JAPANESE MOM
Mieko Hoffman - Kihei, Maui
Mother – born in Manchuria 1945
Traveling and diving with husband throughout Micronesia,
SE Asia & Hawaii as professional photographers, Mieko
specializes in portraits & digital art. They have 2 daughters.
Monologue 64 – MY MOTHER’S HANDS
Dean Scott Waters – St. Augustine, Florida
Mother – born in Long Island, NY 1927
Scott, a middle-aged Air Force brat, writer, geek & artist who
once worked for Apple Computer; lived on Maui & dreams of
emigrating to the UK; says “I’m proud to be my mother's son.”
Monologue 65 – KATHRYN TROXEL ORVIS
Anne Welsh - Kauai, Hawaii
Mother - born in Elyria, Ohio 1910
Anne has been an actress & writer, with 3 plays in Kauai’s
Women In Theater 10-min Play Festivals. Dancing for
30 yrs, she is the oldest member of Hula Halau O’ Hanalei.
Monologue 66 – I AM NOT FICTIONAL
Tom Sewell – Haiku, Maui
Mother - born in Minneapolis1906
Formerly part of the Venice art scene & Art Director for film &
TV who documented L.A. in the 60’s-80’s, Tom now creates
films, photos, sculpture & art books at his Maui studio.
Monologue 40 - SHE DID NOT DIE - 2010 version
Pat Masumoto – Pukalani, Maui
Mother – born in Lahaina, Maui 1908
Owner of Gallerie Ha, Pat is a celebrated artist, author, play-
wright, national Slam Poet, composer/singer, professional
speaker, & laugh coach who developed laughter aerobics.™
Monologue 41 – THE PLOT THICKENS
Mary Ann Leigh - Elizabeth, Illinois
Mother – born in Chicago, Illinois 1916
A ceramic artist, Mary Ann has enjoyed teaching gifted stu-
dents;owning an antique shop & nursery designing gardens
& being chef at her own restaurant. Family & friends count!
Monologue 42 – SHE TWITTERS @GRANDMAFLORENCE
Pat Masumoto - See Monologue 1
Monologue 43 – A SEXY OLD LADY
Barry Sultanoff – Haiku, Maui
Mother – born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1919
Barry is a poet, psychiatrist, Mana’o Radio deejay, marathon
runner, taiko drummer, canoe paddler and lover of wild birds.
For him, “Life is art, and the artist’s life his chosen way.”
Monologue 44 – I WAS BORN
Deanna “D” Kubota – Honolulu, Hawaii
Mother- born in San Fernando, California, circa 1954
A Japanese-Jewish student at the Univ of HI, “D” at 17 won
3rd at the Maui Writer’s Conf Youth Div Short Story Contest,
& is writing a collection of short stories about her life on Maui.
Monologue 45 – OUR MANIC MOMMA
Vernyce Dannells – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mother – born in the West Indies 1910
Born in Chicago, educated & working all over the country,
Vernyce is a published writer, poet & compelling storyteller
who lived 20 yrs in Hawaii, the longest stint ever in one place.
Monologue 46 - MY MOM IS HILARIOUS
Noah Magbual - Waihee, Maui
Mother – born in Paoany, Philipines 1971
A 5th grader in Waihee Sch, Noah loves the stage. He has
performed as Mowgli in “Jungle Book,” as Flick in “A Christ-
mas Story” & as a soldier in “Mulan,” a Chinese musical.
Monologue 47 – MA, A WISE WOMAN OF THE AGES
Bernadette “Gigi” Miranda - Honolulu
Mother – born in Romblon, Philippines 1939
Gigi is a community media educator & street poet. She has
read & performed at Studio One, Ward Rafters, StudioBe
& Mark's Garage. She is published in "Maganda Magazine."
Monologue 49 - MY CHILDHOOD DAYS
Mele Namauu Nactor – Haiku, Maui
Mother – born in Hilo, Hawaii 1940
Mele, an avid Hawaiian activist since she was 12, is a Kumu
Hula and Hawaiiana teacher.
Monologue 49 – MY MA HELEN
Kamalani Rose – Kihei, Maui
Mother- born in Santa Monica, California 1927
With a passion for art, music, dance, drama & spiritual life,
Kamalani has lived in different cultures worldwide. Each day,
the unconditional joy of children brings a smile to her face..
Monologue 50 – THELMA KAM’S PLANTATION DAYS
Franklin “Frankie” Kam – Waikiki, Hawaii
Mother – born in Waipahu, Hawaii 1912
Between 2000-‘09, Frankie authored 18 books titled “East
Meets West” - compilations of his own poetry. He writes one
a day, and enjoys working on his Yahoo! BLOG Ainahau 59
Monologue 51 – LAVENGRO
Lucy Lerner Wormser – Haiku, Maui
Mother – born in New York City’s Lower East Side 1918
Lucy has been a writer, actress, teacher, songwriter & singer,
primatologist, & mother to her 3 children and many others.
Monologues 52, 53, 54, 55 – DUTCH TREAT
Three authors - representing five generations
1. Tine van Loon - Coquitlam, BC, Canada
Mother – born in the Netherlands, 1896
Tine's story, & her mother’s story of her mother, are drawn
from Tine's memoirs now in process after a long life having
two husbands, three careers & living on two continents.
2. Eva van Loon – Powell River, BC, Canada
Mother – born in Zurich, the Netherlands 1917
Community publisher, novelist, poet, playwright, educator &
mediator, Eva has returned to Canada after many years on
Maui to be with her mother… and live with the wolves!
3. Katje van Loon – Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Mother – born in Eindhoven, the Netherlands 1948
When not writing novels, Katje acts, directs & stage-manages
at Vancouver Island Univ. She became a drama geek when
studying with Sue Ann Loudon, Baldwin High Sch, Maui 2004.
Monologue 56 – MAMA - IMPOSSIBLE
Brian Peoples - Wailuku, Maui
Mother – born in Palermo, Sicily 1939
Since 2001, Brian has been writing & producing plays whose
compelling characters create mockery out of human woes. He
& wife Claire are moving to Lake Konstanz, Germany, in June.
Monologue 57 – SHHHH!
Sharyn Stone – Haiku, Maui
Mother – born Brisbane, Australia 1932
Born in Australia, Sharyn did acting and radio work there for
20 yrs. Since 1992, her home has been on Maui, where she
& husband run a romantic Bed & Breakfast.
Monologue 58 – THE SPIRAL PERM
Tia Monteaux-Walls – Haiku, Maui
Mother – born in Hamilton, Montana 1955
Publishing her 1st children’s book due in Oct, Tia grew up in
Montana & admits palms are better than pine trees. Loves
her husband & Boyfriend (name of their Jack Russell Terrier)
Monologue 59 – NAPKINS FOR MOMMY
Alexandra Simon – Kula, Maui
Mother - born in Glasgow, Scotland 1913
Alexandra has a drama degree from S.F. State U, teaches
drama & English Lit at Maui High Sch, speaks 5 languages,
& plans to move to India soon. She has one daughter.
Monologue 60 – GO PLAY WITH YOUR SISTER
Shaunya Boddie – Aurora, Colorado
Mother – born in Miami, Florida 1943
A writer-director, Shaunya wanted to be a novelist, studied
screenwriting in college, penned stage plays, 8 feature-length
screenplays & a short film script - production in Spring ’10.
Monologue 61 – MY ARIES MOTHER, MY TEACHER
Cydnie Wilson - Denver, Colorado
Mother – born in Los Angeles, California 1947
A spoken word poet, playwright & journalist for performing
arts, Cydnie works at the Denver Center for the Performing
Arts. She enjoys learning new languages.
Monologue 62 – LIONILA, THE LITTLE LION
JoAnn Saenz – Lakewood, Colorado
Mother – born in San Luis Valley, Colorado 1924
Having a son Cole, and making a movie about her mother,
JoAnn loves laughter & music; is a student of life, love, story-
telling & astrology; and wants to spend more time in nature,
Monologue 63 – MY JAPANESE MOM
Mieko Hoffman - Kihei, Maui
Mother – born in Manchuria 1945
Traveling and diving with husband throughout Micronesia,
SE Asia & Hawaii as professional photographers, Mieko
specializes in portraits & digital art. They have 2 daughters.
Monologue 64 – MY MOTHER’S HANDS
Dean Scott Waters – St. Augustine, Florida
Mother – born in Long Island, NY 1927
Scott, a middle-aged Air Force brat, writer, geek & artist who
once worked for Apple Computer; lived on Maui & dreams of
emigrating to the UK; says “I’m proud to be my mother's son.”
Monologue 65 – KATHRYN TROXEL ORVIS
Anne Welsh - Kauai, Hawaii
Mother - born in Elyria, Ohio 1910
Anne has been an actress & writer, with 3 plays in Kauai’s
Women In Theater 10-min Play Festivals. Dancing for
30 yrs, she is the oldest member of Hula Halau O’ Hanalei.
Monologue 66 – I AM NOT FICTIONAL
Tom Sewell – Haiku, Maui
Mother - born in Minneapolis1906
Formerly part of the Venice art scene & Art Director for film &
TV who documented L.A. in the 60’s-80’s, Tom now creates
films, photos, sculpture & art books at his Maui studio.
CAST of the Maui Production
Authors reading their stories
Mieko Hoffman, Deanna Kubota, Noah Magbual, Pat Masumoto, Alexandra Simon
Readers
Lisa Chinn, Kathy Collins, Shirley Falcon, Robin Garrison, Jeffery Griffin, Suki Halevi, Marilynn Hirashima, Emilie Howlett, Dylan Kersh, Henry Lau, David Bruce Leonard, Ariel Lynch,Bill Mitchell, Kim Mosley, Nikhilananda, Darrell Orwig,Eva Pennock, Pi, Jalen Polanco, Adele Rugg, Christine Sabado, Barbara Sedano, Tom Stevens, Lisa Teichner, Eliza Wright, Jay VanZwalenburg, Sharon Zalsos
Dancer Joel and the Tribal African Asian Drummers
Mieko Hoffman, Deanna Kubota, Noah Magbual, Pat Masumoto, Alexandra Simon
Readers
Lisa Chinn, Kathy Collins, Shirley Falcon, Robin Garrison, Jeffery Griffin, Suki Halevi, Marilynn Hirashima, Emilie Howlett, Dylan Kersh, Henry Lau, David Bruce Leonard, Ariel Lynch,Bill Mitchell, Kim Mosley, Nikhilananda, Darrell Orwig,Eva Pennock, Pi, Jalen Polanco, Adele Rugg, Christine Sabado, Barbara Sedano, Tom Stevens, Lisa Teichner, Eliza Wright, Jay VanZwalenburg, Sharon Zalsos
Dancer Joel and the Tribal African Asian Drummers
