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keo woolford

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About Me

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Thank you New Orleans all the artists and presenters of NPN. It was an amazing ride! Hope our paths cross soon...

For more information and booking contact for I Land you may also email: [email protected]


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There's no place like HOME!

Honolulu Advertiser: "Returning To His Roots"
Honolulu Star Bulletin: "Raising Awareness"

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Thank you, Houston!!!

Houston Chronicle - "...Woolford's a riveting (and amazingly buff) dancer, tightly-wound, light and graceful all at once, with fluidity in his hips and arms... His acting chops are equally refined."

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*** I Land - Ovation Award Nominee - Ray Stricklyn Memorial Award - Solo Performance ***

*** I Land - Outstanding Solo Performance of The Year - LAstageScene ***


2 0 0 7 - TOUR DATES

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 8



Written and performed by Keo Woolford

Directed by Roberta Uno

Hula choreography by Robert Cazimero

Hip-hop choreography Rokafella

I Land expands on the Hawaiian tradition of talk story, combining theater and dance, bringing dramatic narrative, comedy, hula, and hip-hop dance together to tell a unique and compelling story. Inspired by, but departing from autobiography, I Land is Keo's exploration of the intersections, collisions, and reverberations he has observed at the nexus of these cultures.

Co-commissioned by Ma-Yi Theater Company, Asia Society in New York City and Diverseworks.


Moments from I Land @ East-West Players


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***RECOMMENDED!*** - the Los Angeles Times

***GO!*** - LA Weekly

**PICK!*** - nytheater.com

**PICK!*** - Backstage (NY)

nytheater.com - " ...important and often electrifying new solo show...It's stunning. Woolford is an extraordinary dancer...He's glorious to watch. He's also a persuasive actor and writer...the cumulative power of this work is undeniable."

Village Voice - "...Woolford's a powerful and seductive presence..."

Backstage NY - "...inspires and exhilarates. This is theatre that takes you somewhere new."

LA Times - "Like its sculpted star, "I Land" looks like a million bucks...his persona as engaging as his physicality is imposing...sincere...impressive...an admirable, entertaining piece, and Woolford's range of movement and humor is something to see."

LA Downtown News - "...delivers a memorable ode to hula and the shared need for humans to understand their roots...earns well-deserved laughs...deeply moving...his ability to portray a variety of characters adds color to the anecdotes...much more than a simple one-man show...sure to create plenty of new hula fans."

LA Weekly - "...a handsome, multitalented performer..."

Backstage LA - "...exciting to watch..."

Accessibly Live Off-Line - "...funny and touching...worth the visit..."

Experience LA - "...tight and amusing...awe-inspiring..."

LA City Beat - "...performance magnetism..."


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My Interests


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"Na Kamalei: The Men of Hula"

Directed and Produced by Lisette Flanary

Co-produced by Keo Woolford

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* AWARDS *

SAN DIEGO FILM FESTIVAL
*Best Feature Documentary

ASIAN AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - Los Angeles
*Best Emerging Director of Documentary Film - for Na Kamalei; The Men of Hula

LOUIS VUITTON HAWAI'I INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
*Hawai'i Film and Videomaker Award
*DHL Audience Choice Award for Best Documentary

SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL ASIAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
*Comcast Audience Award (Documentary)

VCFILMFESTIVAL 2007
*Special Jury Award

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I'd like to meet:

Check 'em out!

Music:


I am a part of the Hobo House On The Hill songwriting and production team, responsible for the Grammy-nominated "Island Warriors CD". New works coming soon...



SOME OF MY SONGS ARE FEATURED ON THE FOLLOWING CDS:


Brownskin


Island Warriors (Grammy Nominee)


Ilona


Namahana


Baba B.


Hobo House Of Hits Vol. 1


Manaka Senri


Tacky & Tsubasa

More coming soon...

Movies:


Books:

our BOOK CLUB has been reading some amazing books, indulging in some incredible food and wine, and engaging in some fantastic (and hilarious) conversation!

some of my faves so far:

my sisters keeper - jodi piccoult

kite runner - khaled hosseini

never let me go - kazuo ishiguro