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Rap's Hawaii 2008
Rap Reiplinger was regarded as a comic genius whose work shaped what we think of as "local humor." For the first time since his untimely passing, Rap Reiplinger's work will be performed on stage again. Honolulu Theatre for Youth is taking "Rap's Hawaii" on tour to state high schools. The actors and artistic team blog about the tour and the reaction they get from audiences around Hawai'i.
Reach Rap's Troupe through lcataluna@honoluluadvertiser.com.
Posted on: February 19, 2008 at 12:54:33 pm
James Kilpatrick Mulhaney Montegue DelRio Okada

Junior the third.

Remember him in "Taste Test?" with the beer can hat and shopping bag? Word is that Rap Reiplinger named many of his characters after classmates at Punahou... Class of '68, by the way. Same time as Nainoa Thompson but before Barack Obama in case you were wondering.

Anybody have any evidence to back that up? Know a Fate Yanagi? Nephi Jensen Mataho? Aunty Agnes Kealoha and her gourds?

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Comment from: dave c [Visitor]
I remember Mr. Okada! "I like da crackah!" Can't help you with the friends names, but I went to school with a Corey "Mits" Funai!
Permalink 02/20/08 @ 15:18
Comment from: eli [Visitor]
you are very very very very funny and that i heard this one on the radio that one with the room serves an it was funny. :)
Permalink 02/22/08 @ 08:27
Comment from: eli [Visitor] · http://myspace
hi you guys rely were funny
Permalink 02/22/08 @ 08:29
Comment from: Trevor [Visitor]
bra so funny thank u all was great!


shootz, saint catherine school boy
Permalink 02/22/08 @ 17:29
Comment from: Louise [Visitor]
A bunch of Rap's '68 Punahou classmates are coming to the public shows on the 14th and 15th - ask em!
Permalink 03/06/08 @ 22:26
Comment from: Kekoa [Visitor]
Close to my heart, Fate Yanagi, who was purported to be the Head Cheerleader of "Furtado Memorial High." (There really is a "Furtado Memorial Gym.")

Just before you walk inside Radford HS Gym, look at the sign on the left side of the main doors.

The Gym was named in honor of "Bill Furtado" former Speaker of the House of Representatives, State of Hawaii. He was also a very prominent HPD investigator from back in the day.

I don't think that had anything to do with Rap's choice of that particular Portuguese name. He was just poking fun at yet another ethnic group by using a name that would resonate with local people, and keep the humor "real."
Permalink 03/07/08 @ 08:26
Comment from: Wes [Member]
Radford's gym is now named after longtime basketball coach and athletic director Jim Alegre, who passed away in October 2005.

Regarding other names, I wonder if there really were Punahou classmates named Preintiss (As in, "Eh Preintiss, you get change?") and Suganuma ("Life is Suganuma").

Those are two of my favorites.
Permalink 03/09/08 @ 05:16
Comment from: Kalia [Visitor]
This play was da funniest thing! I strongly recommend local people of all ages to watch this. I took my 10 year old son and he LOVED it. There should be more plays like this.
The cast was AMAZING they couldn't have done a better job. UNREAL!!!
Permalink 03/09/08 @ 15:19
Comment from: William Kahele [Visitor]
Awesome show, AWESOME CAST!!! What a great way to perpetuate rap's legacy to the younger generation. I was laughing throughout the entire performance. Thank you HTY, Lee, Harry and especially Rap for all the great memories, good times, and terrific theatre!
Permalink 03/10/08 @ 00:06
Comment from: kapena [Visitor]
You go guys! Plenty people no know about Raps and his genius. Da jokes he make when bring one whole generation togedda. Continue his legacy!
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