Kaula is guided by a creative team whose collective work spans theatre, hula, choreography, music, education, cultural stewardship, and community leadership.

Together, they have created a production grounded in Native Hawaiian values while drawing from the diverse traditions of the Pacific.

Each member brings a lifetime of practice to the work, across classrooms, hālau, theatres, museums, film productions, festivals, and cultural institutions throughout Hawaiʻi and around the world.

Kūhiō Lewis

Executive Producer

As CEO of Hawaiian Council, Kūhiō Lewis serves as Executive Producer of Kaula and provides the strategic vision behind the production’s long-term impact.

As Chief Executive Officer of the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, he has championed initiatives that strengthen Native Hawaiian communities through culture, education, entrepreneurship, housing, and economic opportunity.

Under his guidance, Kaula was conceived as a production rooted in Native Hawaiian leadership, artistic excellence, and community investment.

Kīpe ʻEbana

Producer & Creative Director

For more than four decades, Kīpe ʻEbana has helped shape the landscape of Hawaiian and Polynesian entertainment.

His work has contributed to some of Hawaiʻi’s most recognized productions, including the Old Lāhainā Lūʻau, ʻUlalena, Paradise Cove, and the Kilohana Hula Show.

His creative philosophy is grounded in relationships — to ʻohana, kūpuna, ʻāina, and the communities that carry Hawaiian traditions forward.

Mehanaokalā Hind

Cultural Advisor

Mehanaokalā Hind serves as Kaula’s Cultural Advisor, bringing decades of experience as a Native Hawaiian educator, kumu hula, and master chanter.

Her guidance informs the production’s cultural framework, helping shape language, protocol, ceremony, and the deeper meanings carried throughout the evening.

Her work helps ensure that Kaula reflects Hawaiian values with care, thoughtfulness, and accountability while honoring the ʻike entrusted to each generation.

Moses Goods

Writer

Acclaimed playwright, actor, and star of Apple TV’s Chief of War, Moses Goods crafted the narrative that anchors Kaula.

Drawing from Hawaiian storytelling traditions and contemporary theatre, his work invites audiences into stories deeply rooted in place while speaking to universal themes of family, memory, identity, and belonging.

As founder and Artistic Director of ʻInamona Theatre Company, Moses has dedicated his career to sharing Hawaiʻi’s stories through Native Hawaiian perspectives.

Andrea Torres

Aerial Director

Andrea Torres brings the artistry of aerial dance to Kaula, creating moments that expand the storytelling beyond the stage and into the sky.

Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Andrea is the founder and director of Samadhi Hawaiʻi, the first aerial dance company and school in Hawaiʻi.

Her career began in classical ballet before leading her to Hawaiʻi, where she originated the role of Hina, the Hawaiian moon goddess, in ʻUlalena.

Tiana Liufau & Kayla Faʻamaligi

Choreographers

Creative partners Tiana Liufau and Kayla Faʻamaligi bring an international perspective rooted in generations of Pacific cultural practice.

As Creative Director and Raʻatira of Nonosina Polynesia, Tiana carries forward the legacy established by her grandmother, Estella Nonosina Reid. Her work as Cultural Consultant and Choreographer for Disney’s Moana and Moana 2 has introduced Pacific storytelling to audiences worldwide.

Working alongside Tiana, Kayla guides creative development, artistic partnerships, and organizational leadership.

Hawaiʻi Nautical extends the Kaula experience through ocean adventures across Oʻahu.

Owned and operated by Kāneʻohe husband-and-wife team Mark and Tahnee Towill, Hawaiʻi Nautical offers ocean experiences grounded in safety and hospitality while promoting responsible ocean stewardship.

Designed With Aloha creates the custom décor that welcomes guests to Kaula.

Based in Waimānalo, this husband-and-wife team designs and handcrafts event décor inspired by the beauty and traditions of Hawaiʻi.

Kini Zamora is a fashion designer whose work reflects a dedication to craftsmanship.

A third-generation seamster and Project Runway finalist, Kini combines technical expertise with a creative vision shaped by his upbringing in Hawaiʻi. His costume designs help define the visual storytelling of every Kaula performance.

Manaola is a fashion designer whose work draws from Hawaiian spirituality. Manaola also designed the attire worn by the Kaula staff.

Internationally recognized, Manaola draws from Hawaiian spirituality, cultural knowledge, and the patterns found throughout the natural world.

Kaula is proud to work alongside 166 local professionals across performance, production, hospitality, culinary, design, technical operations and more.

Each performance reflects thousands of hours of rehearsal, planning, craftsmanship, and collaboration. By working with West Oʻahu talent and locally owned businesses, Kaula keeps investment within the community.

Technical production is delivered in partnership with Hawaiʻi Stage, Hawaiʻi’s largest full-service event production company.

As a production of the Hawaiian Council, Kaula advances a broader social mission, with proceeds supporting housing, education, workforce development, and cultural perpetuation across Hawaiʻi.