Justina Taft Mattos, Director
e-mail: justinamattos@gmail.com
Education
• Ph.D. Theatre Arts, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. 2002
• M.A. Theatre, University of Oregon, 1993
• B.A. with honors Liberal Studies - Theatre Emphasis, University of Hawai'i at Hilo, 1990
• Certificate Hawaiian Culture, University of Hawai'i at Hilo (3 yrs. Hawaiian Language), 1989
Directing
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Wailau, an online storytelling series created/hosted by UH Hilo. (Episode 4: forthcoming May 2022) https://hilo.hawaii.edu/wailau/
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Now & Then: Valentine Vignettes 2022, an online theatrical event, UH Hilo, Spring 2022
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Holly Jolly Holidays, an online showcase of songs, dances, and scenes. UH Hilo, fall 2021
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Wailau, an online storytelling series created/hosted by UH Hilo. (Episode 3: Nov. 2021) https://hilo.hawaii.edu/wailau/
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Scary Scenarios 2021, an online offering of original monologues, UH Hilo, Fall 2021.
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Banyan by Jeannie Barroga, UH Hilo, (filmed during summer & shared online 9/11), fall 2021
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E Hoʻomau: Endure, Living History performances featuring Liliʻuokalani at Washington Place (written/performed by Jackie Pualani Johnson) and Lorrin Thurston at Volcano House (written/performed by Peter Charlot). Shared online at UH Hilo in collaboration with Kumu Kahua Theatre, summer 2021
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Lā Makuahine, an online community collaboration showcasing stories, poems, and songs celebrating moms. UH Hilo, spring 2021
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Wailau, an online storytelling series created/hosted by UH Hilo. (Episode 2: April 2021) https://hilo.hawaii.edu/wailau/
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Sanctuary by Ryan Okinaka, Creative Lab Hawaiʻi statewide online play festival, spring 2021
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The Conversion of Kaʻahumanu by Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl, UH Hilo, spring 2021 (shared online due to pandemic)
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Virtually Yours: Valentine Vignettes 2021, an online theatrical event, UH Hilo, Spring 2021
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Wailau, an online storytelling series created/hosted by UH Hilo. (Episode 1: Feb. 2021) https://hilo.hawaii.edu/wailau/
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Kalikimaka 2020, an online community collaboration showcasing stories, poems, songs and memories, UH Hilo, Fall 2020
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MOORE: A Pacific Island Othello by Stephen Kepano Richter, (Production received the KCACTF Region 8 Commendation for Meritorious Achievement), UH Hilo, Fall 2020.
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Scary Scenarios 2020, an online theatrical event via zoom, UH Hilo, Fall 2020.
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The Hawaiian Nutcracker, Directorial Consultant for Dance Extravaganza, UH Hilo, Fall 2019.
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Scary Scenarios 2019, a serial-theatre event featuring monologues written by Lopaka Kapanui, Nani Mau Gardens, fall 2019.
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Moʻo Huelo: Tale of a Tail, a musical by Justina Taft Mattos for KEAKA Hawaiian Language Theatre Festival, UH Hilo, summer 2019
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RENT, a rock-musical by Jonathan Larson, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, spring 2019
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Scary Scenarios 2018, a serial-theatre event featuring works by student playwrights, UH Hilo, fall 2018
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Aloha Las Vegas, a Pidgin comedy by Edward Sakamoto, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, spring 2018
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ʻEkolu, a bi-lingual (Hawaiian/Pidgin) production for children, toured Hilo area schools spring 2018 [featured in language revitalization documentary]
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Scary Scenarios 2017, a serial-theatre event featuring works by student playwrights, UH Hilo & Nani Mau Gardens, fall 2017
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Kakahiaka, a musical by Justina Taft Mattos, for KEAKA Hawaiian Language Theatre Festival at UH Hilo, summer 2016
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The Trial of Liliʻuokalani by Maurice Zimring, Hilo Community Players, fall 2013
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Go, Dog. Go! a musical by Allison Gregory & Steven Dietz, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, fall 2011
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Once Upon One Noddah Time, a musical by Lisa Matsumoto, Downtown Hilo’s Historic Palace Theater, fall 2008
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Once Upon One Time, a musical by Lisa Matsumoto, Volcano Art Center, summer 2007
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Another Heaven by Eric Anderson, University of Hawai’i at Hilo, fall 2005
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Burn This by Lanford Wilson, Ulua Theatre at Pu Mu, summer 2005 (co-directed with Jason Scott Lee)
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Aloha Friday by Lee Cataluna, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, fall 2004
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You Somebody, a musical by Lee Cataluna, Volcano Art Center, summer 2004
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The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler, the Palace Theatre in Hilo & Aloha Theatre in Kainaliu, 2004 (co-directed with Trina Nahm-Mijo)
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Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare, Hilo Community Players’ Shakespeare in the Park, summer 2003
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‘Ohana: Through the Eyes of the Children, Hilo Community Players’ Children’s Theatre Workshop, 2003
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Stew Rice by Edward Sakamoto, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, fall 2002
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Hilo Rains by Justina Mattos, Mahina Productions in Hilo, Hawai‘i 2001
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Lessons from Mother Adele’s Faith, Mission and Action by Justina Mattos, Chaminade University of Honolulu, 2000
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Santa and the Efficiency Expert by Frances B. Watts, Our Redeemer Lutheran High School in Honolulu, Hawai'i 1994
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Life Under Water by Richard Greenberg, an evening of one-act plays, University of Hawai'i at Hilo, 1989
Assistant Directing & Associated Work
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Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare, Assistant Director, Hilo Community Players, 2014
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One Uddah Midsummah by William Shakespeare, Assistant Director, Hilo Community Players, 2002
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Seascape with Sharks and Dancer by Don Nigro, an evening of scenes, University of Oregon, 1993
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Fledglings of the Night by Claudia Riley, Assistant Director, Hilo Community Players, 1987
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Dracula’s Disciple, Assistant to the Director, Footloose Films, San Francisco California, 1982
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Cinderwolf and Snowtroll, Inc., Assistant to the Director, Celebration Company in Urbana, Illinois 1981
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Same Time Next Year, Assistant to the Director, Celebration Company in Urbana, Illinois 1981
Producing
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Director & Co-Producer, Wailau (a storytelling series for UH Hilo) 2021-present
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Co-Producer, KEAKA Hawaiian Language Theatre Festival 2016, 2019.
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Project Director, "How I See It: Health Care Concerns in Our Community" (video) UH Hilo College of Pharmacy, 2011
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Co-Producer, "Toward Living Pono: A Documentary with Jason Scott Lee" BaciPix, 2006-2011
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Producer & Co-Director, “Getting There… From Here” (Educational video) for ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, 2009
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Co-Producer & Co-Director, “Journeys” (Educational video) for ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, 2009
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Co-Producer, “One Ocean, One Sky,” Planetarium Show. ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai`i. 2007
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Producer & Co-Director, “Burn This” at the Ulua Theatre at Pu Mu (Volcano, Hawai’i), 2005
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Producer & Director, “Hilo Rains” Lunch-time Mystery Theatre for Mahina Productions, 2001
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Drama Advisor, Lutheran High School in Honolulu, Hawai'i, 1994
Related Technical Experience
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Moʻo Huelo, Costume Design & Construction, UH Hilo/KEAKA Hawaiian Language Theatre Festival, 2019
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ʻEkolu, Costume Design & Construction, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, 2018
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Aloha Friday, Set Design, Video props design/coordinator, University of Hawai'i at Hilo, 2004
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Hilo Rains, Costume and Properties design & construction, Mahina Productions in Hilo, 2001
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Lessons from Mother Adele’s Faith…, Costume design, Chaminade University of Honolulu, 2000
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Santa and the Efficiency Expert, Costumes, Set design & construction, Lutheran High School in Honolulu, 1994
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Roosters, Costume Design and Construction, University of Oregon, 1993
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Into The Woods, Props Design and Construction, University of Oregon, 1991
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A Play: A Play, Costume Design and Construction, University of Hawai'i at Hilo, 1990
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Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You, Makeup Design & Application, University of Hawai'i at Hilo, 1988
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West Side Story, Stage Manager, University of Hawai'i at Hilo, 1987
Professional References
2010 - present
2010 - present