Hawaiʻi Playwriting Collective
Tree Moss is a collective of emerging and established Hawaiʻi playwrights who focus on new play development, advocacy, and strengthening the theatrical landscape of Hawaiʻi.
Mission
Our kuleana is to nurture the creative growth of Hawai'i playwrights, build a thriving infrastructure for new works in Hawai’i, advocate for the voices, work, and rights of Hawai’i playwrights, and embrace Hawai‘i theatre, from its storied history to where it stands now to its future.
Vision
We dream of a healthy and vibrant theatrical scene in Hawai’i that’s in conversation with the broader American, Asian, and Polynesian theatre landscapes.
Values
Aloha, Lōkahi, Pono, Collaboration, Advocacy
Daniel Akiyama (Honolulu)
Jeannie Barroga (Hilo)
Sean Dunnington (New York)
Noa Gardner (Honolulu)
Keali'iwahine Hokoana-Gormley (Maui)
Kiki Rivera (Los Angeles)
Hannah Ii-Epstein (Chicago)
Mākena Miller (Brooklyn)
Baba Tavares (Honolulu)
2025-2026 Cohort
Interested in joining our hui?
Resident playwrights meet monthly to share their work, collaborate on personal projects, and be in community with one another. We're especially interested in playwrights who share a unique perspective of Hawaiʻi through their writing. If you are interested in joining our hui, please complete the member application below.