“We All Will Do the Hukilau in Heaven” was a bit of lyrical theology, envisioning heaven as a vacation in Hawaii. It was part of a show by Doug and Barb Roesch, American Excess, examining televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker. It appeared at NYC’s Middle Collegiate Church in 1986.
Barb Roesch did the choreography; the chorus was Jane Setteducato, Stephany Willman, Sean Kelly, Martin Gould, Laurelie Kilmartin, and Lissy Trachtenberg.
We also did this number later that year on Mike’s Talent Show, at the Public Theater. And I’ve also written a version with viola obbligato that I’ve sung from time to time.
Barb died in 2009; at Doug’s request, I sang it at her memorial service.
8 responses so far ↓
1 Angela // Jul 18, 2011 at 7:00 pm
what a fantastic photo!
2 Stephany Willman // Oct 4, 2011 at 12:37 am
Hi,
I can’t believe it. It’s like a dream. I vaguely remember dancing Hawaiian – all in the hips.
How did I know Doug and Barbara or how did they know me? Do you have any pics of Barb and Doug. So sorry to hear she passed away.
Steph
3 Doug // Oct 4, 2011 at 4:07 am
It was a long time ago. I have some publicity photos of Barb and me; I’ll be posting those. I talk to Doug Roesch often; I’ll pass on your message.
4 Stephany // Oct 20, 2011 at 12:32 am
Ok. Thanks. I’d appreciate that.
Steph
PS: Send Doug my regards.
5 louis // Apr 21, 2013 at 12:07 am
Where is Doug Roesch? I’m an old friend from San Francisco (and an old fan of your work there), and I wonder how I can get in touch with him.
6 Doug // Apr 21, 2013 at 9:32 am
I’ll send you his e-mail address.
7 Doug Wilson // Jan 2, 2016 at 3:09 pm
I too am an old friend of Doug and Barb Roesch, I was there when they met at the U of I folksong club one evening. I lost touch some years ago, but I did see something online in a search sometime back that he had lost Barb and seeing it confirmed here is, well, sad. They were like one person from the time they met. Please say hello for me.
Doug Wilson
Denver, CO
8 Doug // Jan 4, 2016 at 8:41 am
Doug: I’ll do that. I still see Doug, and perform with him from time to time. He’s doing well.