“Breathe Move Don’t Be Silent” is a stage production in which Deaf and hearing people encounter each other, and which is aimed at “social recognition of the Deaf community and Deaf culture” as well as fostering “mutual understanding between Deaf and hearing people.” It will be performed on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Main Hall of Tokyo Bunka Kaikan.

This will be the world premiere of a completely new work with an original story performed in Japanese Sign Language and Japanese. Deaf people and hearing people, with different cultures and languages, will meet on stage to explore their own “music” for each.

For this open call, we are seeking main cast members to play residents of the “city of deaf people” and the “city of hearing people.” We look forward to hearing from applicants keen to take on the challenge of this world-first production.