I love you. I miss you. thank you for not only bringing so much music into our lives, but for bringing so much joy, so many goofy & cheesy smiles, and such kindness into the world. your heart was so big and full of love that I genuinely didnāt know men could even be toxic for a very long time. thereās nobody as truly good as you, dad. I hope youāre enjoying all the shoyu you can dream of up there with the big guy & playing lots of music for all of heaven to hear. rest easy, papa š
gregory mitsuru hayakawa - 1/1/1953-4/8/2026
last night really was some enchanted evening š„¹ couldnāt ask for a better directorial debut at paramount, couldnāt ask for a better team of artists involved in this production onstage and off, and couldnāt ask for a better month to bring some fresh new perspective to this complex piece (my fellow AAPI baddies, I love you something fierce) š thanks to everyone who put their faith in me on this one & happy opening, South Pacific
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directors: devon hayakawa & @trentstork
associate director: @brittaschied
choreographer: @morgandifonzo
music director: @dorykan
scenic: @jeffreydkmiec
lighting: @greg.hofmann
costumes: izumi inaba
wigs/hair/makeup: @katie_cordts
media: @miketutaj
sound: @ramjet724
props: aimee plant @paramountpropshop
dramaturgy: @emmasophierund & @j.t.hayakawa
intimacy: @gregarious86
dialect: kendra thulin
stage managers: @jinnipike , @emmalsfrank , @laniittaa
production photos: boris martin
and so so so many wonderful associates, crew members, orchestra members, production management team members, & a beyond stunning cast š
happy 4th anniversary to my favorite person š thanks for being my rock through every high and every low, the best partner in raising two very handsome & demure kitties, and for being a hoot and a holler overall!! see you in one year for 5? š
happy valentineās day to my sweetheart who was very patient with me while I used the kiddie guides at the ice rink!!! next stop, olympics pairs ice dance 2030!!! š
kicking off 2026 with a play? who is she??? happy first day of school, Hedda Gabler! so excited to be assisting the wonderful Marti Lyons on this one at Remy Bumppo! ā¤ļø
