Hawaii Opera Theatre
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The Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre, or HOT is Hawaiʻi's opera theatre. This company puts on three productions during the "Grand Opera Season", every February and March. It also shows a summer production, often a "lighter" production (like a musical or operetta).
In addition, HOT has several programs, most notably its "Opera For Everyone" (OFE) program. OFE allows students to participate in all aspects of an opera production from technical crew to performing to simply watching an opera. The final dress rehearsal is opened up to students for a reduced price, usually on a Wednesday night. Other aspects of the show are assisted by OFE participants who can help in such aspects as set building, costuming and makeup, or performance. This is a rare opportunity offered to students who may pursue careers in opera in the future, and is one of the programs that makes HOT unique.