Rational Weirdos vol. 3 "Naval Battle 2023"
*Information at the time of adoption.
- Name of the organization or individual
- rational wackos
- subsidy category
- Creation Grant
- Grant Type
- single year
Reiwa 5(2023) 1st Term Creation Grant Category I Single-Year Grant
Business Overview
Written during World War I and premiered in Japan in 1924 at the Tsukiji Small Theater, a 7 man play called "Kaigen" is performed by an all-female cast. By speaking about war, a field that has historically been dominated by men, as a woman, she brought into sharp relief the idea of war as an extension of everyday life. Archival video was also distributed after the production period. Story line: Seven unknown sailors await a naval battle inside the turret of a battleship. Those who fear their fate, those who are skeptical about the battle, those who try to do their duty, and those who become talkative ... their conflicts are mixed due to anxiety and impatience of not knowing when the battle will start. As their mental state approaches extremes, the battle finally begins. Author: Reinhard Goering Translation, performance script, direction: Miyuki Ikuta (Bungaku-za/Rational Weirdos) Performers: Marino Aramaki, Hanano Takizawa (Rational Weirdos), Moeko Koyama, Banisa Hoshi, Yuka Saito, Kana Kuroki (Evacuation Salon) Stage director: Yasuhiro Kato, lighting: Hitoshi Nakamura (Kurozaru), sound and movement: Koji Ozono, music: Kana Kuroki (Evacuation Salon), promotional art: Marino Aramaki, streaming video: Shinichi Udagawa
- Period of Activity / Project
- Performance:
Wednesday, July 5, 2023 - 9th (Sun)
Video distribution:
Sunday, July 23, 2023 - Saturday, August 26 - Venues
- Arne 543 (Nerima Ward, Tokyo)
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Profile
【 Rational Weirdos 】
It was established with the aim of "Seeking what theater can do to help people connect, and what expression can be used to do so" by five people who chose to pursue drama even though they graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, which does not have a drama course. While valuing the unique perspective of a woman in her 30s, she continues to consciously question what theatrical expression is needed or lacking in Japan today, and challenges herself to reflect the times.