Stage play "I 〜 Shinsetsu Cho shi Orphan 〜"
*Information at the time of adoption.
- Name of the organization or individual
- Theater unit "Meikan Ryo"
- subsidy category
- Startup Grant
- Grant Type
- single year
Reiwa 4 (2022) 4th Startup Grant
Business Overview
This work is a metatheater work that finds absurdities in the contents of a Chinese classic play, the former miscellaneous drama "The Orphan of the Zhao," puts it into the context of modern Japan, overlaps it with England in the 18 century, and casually creates the following themes: war and nationalism, individual heroism and democracy, and the similarity of the development of human society from similar characters in literary works of different cultures (quoted from "Hamlet"). Performers: Ko Kanegae, Masahiro Kawai, Hiroo Masuda, Koei Matsunaga, Ayano Creators: Writer, Director, Advertisement Art: 1001 Assistant Director: Ami Hayase Music in Play: SUMMERLETO Stage Art: Shu Yutaka TARIMATA Theater Unit "Meikanrou" Stage Director: Ai Yamamoto (RAF) Lighting: Yuma Sato (LEPUS) Sound: Ren Matsumoto (KaTia, LLC) Main Visual: HU Costume Design: Ikku, JUN Hair and makeup Keiko Yokoyama Visual shoot Ayano Tomozawa Rashi Design: Akari Hirota, 1001 Production: Arina Takizawa (HARUStage) Support: SHINING SUNRISE Plan: Theater Unit "Meikanrou"
- Period of Activity / Project
- [Performance] Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 19th (Sun)
[Distribution] Saturday, November 25, 2023 - Sunday, December 24 - Venues
- Takadanobaba Rabinest (Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo)
*Information such as project outlines is provided by organizations and individuals providing subsidies.
Profile
Ryusei Kyuko's Hollow likes to roar, especially when attacked by whales. Therefore, the crown of hanging bells such as Bonsho is in the shape of kanroku, and many shumoku are in the shape of whale. Wishing to be strong and flexible like a whale, and to have his voice echo across the seven oceans like a prison. The group was formed in an eventful 2020. A theatrical unit that transcends national borders and cultures, anchored on the creative side. With 1001 from China, who studied in England, and summerleto, who is an artist and musician who loves jazz and funk, studying Russian literature, as the head of the group, there are members from various countries and cultures.