Had a fine time exploring the art of acting with Amy Hill, Moses Goods and Moronai Kanekoa. Huge mahalo to all of them for putting on a great show! Video action begins about 15 minutes in on the YouTube link:

https://www.youtube.com/live/SVQLgaeZSOY?si=AlcbjilKz7jRqpm3 



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