Aponibolinayen in the Sky
Talespinner Children’s Theatre presents the world premiere of Aponibolinayen in the Sky, written by Elana Hunter and Les Hunter, and directed by Carrie Williams. Inspired by a classic Filipino folktale and reimagined for modern audiences, this is the magical story of a girl who gets carried into the sky by a vine and falls in love with the Sun. After Aponibolinayen (also known as Apo) leaves her village, she finds herself not only exploring a new world but also who she is. Created in collaboration with Dr. Zeny Jandi and the Philippine-American Society of Ohio (PASO).
The Restaurateur (short)
Starring Assad Khaishgi, directed by Don Pavlish, assisted by Elise Bigley, written by Les Hunter, and produced by Elana Averbach (2015). Adapted from a segment of the play 167 Tongues (2010). Thanks to Ari Laura Kreith, Rajesh Bose, and India Gardens of Lakewood.
Down by Contact (full)
Playwrights Local/Dobama Theatre in the Tudor House of Gilmour Academy. Directed by Dale Heinen. Video by Matthew Petrunak.
Weimar (Part 1)
Baldwin Wallace University. Directed by Anjanette Hall. Written by Les Hunter in collaboration with Sha-Lemar Davis, Esma M. Eddeb, Brittany Ganser, Danyel Geddie, Delaney Hagy, Anjanette Hall, Kenzie Marie Critzer, Bryce Evan Lewis, Sarah Rupp McKee, Libby Tofig, Brooke Turner, and Sydnee Savannah Williams. Music and lyrics by Joshua P. Cohen
To the Orchard (Excerpt)
Playwrights Local. Directed by Dale Heinen. Video by Matthew Petrunak.
Have a Cookie
Short. "Have a Cookie" by Les Hunter, produced and edited by Brian Douglas. Based on interviews with Mo and Gloria Goldman. "Have a Cookie" is a Zoom version of part of the play VOCES/VOICES by Elaine Romero, Les Hunter, Maria Torres, and Milta Ortiz. Directed by Jimmy Noriega
Why I Write
Welcome video for Power of the Pen, NE Ohio Writing Competition at Baldwin Wallace University, 2/25/2021. Intro by Dr. Guy Farish.