Southernmost

by Mary Lyon Kamitaki

When a lava flow threatens his town, a retired fisherman in rural Hawaii struggles to stand his ground despite his family's warnings.

When a lava flow threatens his town, a retired fisherman in rural Hawaii struggles to stand his ground despite his family's warnings.

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Southernmost

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  • Rosie Narasaki: Southernmost

    In Southernmost, Mary Lyon Kamitaki effortlessly introduces us to a world that's both completely new and all-too familiar. This homecoming tale set in semi-rural Hawaii treats audiences to a fresh look at the family drama that is in turns heartwarming and heart-breaking; raucously hilarious and deeply emotional.

    In Southernmost, Mary Lyon Kamitaki effortlessly introduces us to a world that's both completely new and all-too familiar. This homecoming tale set in semi-rural Hawaii treats audiences to a fresh look at the family drama that is in turns heartwarming and heart-breaking; raucously hilarious and deeply emotional.

  • Hannah C Langley: Southernmost

    This play in one word is: Love. Mary Kamitaki takes you on a journey to a place that is often imagined but never truly seen. She takes us straight into the beating heart of a family that is so beautiful, true and flawed it will take your breathe away.

    This play in one word is: Love. Mary Kamitaki takes you on a journey to a place that is often imagined but never truly seen. She takes us straight into the beating heart of a family that is so beautiful, true and flawed it will take your breathe away.

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Alliance Theatre, Year 2019
  • Type Reading, Organization University of Southern California, Year 2018

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Playwrights' Arena, Year 2019

Awards

  • Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition
    Alliance Theatre
    Finalist
    2019
  • Bay Area Playwrights Festival
    Playwrights Foundation
    Finalist
    2018