Low Gravity, Inc., a Hawaii 501c3 non-profit corporation, was formed to inspire fulfillment and promote joy through engagement, participation, and fun. Working in partnership with local organizations, Low Gravity creates opportunities for individuals and groups within our community to engage in creative, fun, and educational experiences.
what we do
KEIKI ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
The ‘Oli ‘Oli Club
Focused on our local keiki, the ‘Oli‘Oli Club was formed to foster confidence, self-awareness, and to activate community involvement while having fun through art, mindfulness and service learning.
Through workshops in life-skills, self-expression and creative engagement, our programs promote compassion to self — and to others.
Kids Need Stuff (SO DO TEACHERS)
Low Gravity provides students with items they need—such as school supplies, backpacks, slippers, and books and tutoring—and helps support teachers by providing classroom equipment and supplies.
Circus Lolo
Low Gravityʻs Circus Lolo, is a short vacation from reality. It is thoughtful yet silly, family-friendly fun.
Circus Lolo is a wonderful exercise for creative engagement. The show is a unique performance that anyone can participate in. It’s super-dooper fun off-the shelf, or with some quick adaptations, is an amazing, customized.
We use Circus Lolo to leverage the power of laughter and foster inclusive artistic expression—in visual and theater arts—for the benefit of our Maui community.
Circus Lolo Jr.
Circus Lolo Jr. is a keiki theater workshop where kids bring their imaginations to life. They’ll write scripts, design costumes, create props, and learn theater tech—all while building confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a fun, hands-on environment.
friends of low gravity
Like nothing else ever!
Circus Lolo is a zany comedy performance combining a sly sensibility with nonsensical slapstick fun. Dozens of hilarious acts, in incredibly crazy costumes, perform an unusual array of fantastic, imagined circus acts. The madness is facilitated by Crescendo, the Ringmaster, who delivers a non-stop patter of theatrical nuance, crafty alliteration, razor-sharp wit, and well-aged shtick.
NO AUDITIONS REQUIRED!
It only takes the willingness to goof around for a while to qualify for Circus Lolo. That, and we prefer that you own a toothbrush.
a platform for participation, creativity and fun
THE FOUNDERS
Glenn and Smita Martinez
Recognizing the need within our community for enriching activities for people of all ages, Smita and Glenn Martinez founded Low Gravity in 2019, offering community and keiki programs designed to stimulate, inspire, and elevate.
Smita is Executive Director of Low Gravity and the curator of The ‘Oli ‘Oli Club. Early in her career, Smita focused on marketing and business operations in non-profits and high-tech firms. Twenty years later, she shifted her attention to her passion—helping children in need.
Smita has developed intervention programs, created and managed tutoring programs, conducted community outreach and worked with students to overcome social and academic challenges. Her enrichment programs are focused on character building, life skills, and community service projects. For Smita, developing The ‘Oli ‘Oli Club has been a true labor of love.
Glenn is Low Gravity’s Creative Director. Originally trained in fine art, has spent his career as a creative consultant specializing in brand strategy, messaging, and design. He is a prolific artist and sculptor, working in various mediums from acrylic to stainless steel—and in the case of Circus Lolo, recycled cardboard and foam rubber as well. Glenn has long believed that Maui needed a silly circus and is responsible for all aspects of Circus Lolo’s creation.
Jay Anderson
In his long career as an educator, Jay taught every grade. Most recently, Jay taught video at an art-focused high school in Northern California. Jay is a veteran of Cirqué dü Silly, Circus Lolo’s predecessor, helping to develop the original performance and has worked to nurture and improve the show year after year.
Bob Ayres
Until 2007 Bob sat on the prestigious Board of Advisors for the TED Conference and served for two years as the inaugural Executive Director of The TED PRIZE. Currently he is the CEO of Comedic Ventures, a comedy showcase and development company born out of his infamous 80’s Haight-Ashbury comedy club, The Other Cafe.
Henry Beaumont
A successful serial entrepreneur, Henry founded his first sound and media company, Golden State Sound, in the early 70’s and served as sound consultant to some off the west coast’s biggest acts and venues. Henry sits on the board of a number of other non-profit organizations, including the Sonoma County Museum of Art.
Bobbie Lee
A life-long resident of Hawaii, Bobbie is a nurse, mother and dance instructor. Lee has been an active Red Cross volunteer for almost 15 years, serving the Red Cross and Maui County in the role of disaster health services lead. American Red Cross has honored Lee with a commendation for her service, her volunteerism, and her response to the perpetual call to serve.