European Performance of Inanna's Descent from the Underworld

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voluntary organization tenrai

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Creation Grant

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long-term

FY27 Creation Grant [Long-term Grant Program]

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[Project Outline] The world's oldest myth, "Inanna's Descent from the Underworld," will be created and performed step by step based on the oldest language, Sumerian, and the oldest theater, Noh. He is a Noh actor (Noboru Yasuda, Kentaro Okutsu), a life-size puppet, a dancer, a narrator of rokyoku (masterpiece) (Nanafuku TAMAGAWA), a flute (Satoshi TSUKITAKE), a harp, etc., and created music and art incorporating cutting-edge expressions, and performed in Europe in his third year. In addition to holding small performances in Tokyo every year to show the creative process to the public, the company also holds seminars in Tokyo on mythology and Sumerian for the general public. In addition, physical expression workshops such as Noh, singing, dancing and rokyoku will be held for three years. It will also create a website to provide a wide range of information for domestic and international audiences and create subtitles for overseas performances. [Goal] In the process of making ancient myths into a stage, performers and audiences will both rediscover and sense the characteristics of Japanese traditional performing arts (ritualism, festivity, and sacredness), and transmit new possibilities for inheriting the original values of traditional culture. In addition, the British Museum (*) and the Louvre Museum (*), which have many relics of Sumerian civilization, and Lithuania, where the proto-Indo-European language remains, will be performed to show the deep connections between cultures that transcend East and West. * The British Museum has been moved to the University of London. The Louvre Museum was canceled due to concerns about the impact of the Paris terrorist attacks. [Year 1 Project Outline] Complete the first draft of the script for Inanna's Descent of the Underworld, and perform a small performance based on it. At that time, they ask for music creation. There will also be performances to refine the collaboration between nogaku, rokyoku and puppets. Jiutai, dancers and singers are trained in workshops. The results will be published on our website as needed. (1) Held a small performance of “Inanna's Descent from the Underworld ” in Tokyo ・ Friday, November 13, 2015 Cerulean Tower Noh Theater (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) [2 performances] ・ Tuesday, February 16, 2016 Japan Design Center“ POLYLOGUE ” (Chuo-ku, Tokyo) [1 performance] (2) Held Noh, rokyoku, and puppet performances ・ Monday, August 3, 2015 Japan Design Center “POLYLOGUE ” (Chuo-ku, Tokyo) [1 performance] (3) Held workshops on Noh, Sumerian, rokyoku, dance, and vocal music.(7 times each) [Outline of the second year project] ・ The script, direction, cast and art will be completely renewed from the first year production ("Ancient Edition"), and two productions will be newly produced and performed as "Future Edition" and "Ancient Edition New Edition". However, the main members of Nohgaku, Kyogen, and Rokyoku continue. Ask experts in the United States and Britain to restore and create a Sumerian lyre for next year's performance. (1) Performance of "Inanna's Descent from the Underworld ('Kodaihen' first performed in 2015)" Saitokuji Temple (Taito Ward, Tokyo) on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 [1 session] (2) Production and performance of "Inanna's descent into the underworld ('Kodaihen' (The Ancient Times), new edition in 2016)" Cerulean Tower Noh Theater (Shibuya Ward, Tokyo) on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 [1 session] (3) Lecture and performance to deepen understanding of classical performing arts on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Toeji Temple (Shibuya Ward, Tokyo) [1 session] (4) Workshop for creative works (Rokyoku, Kyogen, Sumerian) [7 sessions each] (5) Visiting performance venues in Europe, holding meetings, and holding workshops (6) Production of Sumerian harps * The performance of Inanna's Underworld Fall, Future Edition, which was originally scheduled for the second year, was postponed to next year due to the main cast (guest stars). [Third year project outline] ・ Create new productions of "ancient" and "future" of "Inanna's descent into the underworld" and perform them at a Noh theater in Tokyo. - Complete the script and direction for the European performances and perform them in the UK (University of London) and Lithuania (Vilnius University). ・ Create English subtitles and distribution scripts for European performances. ・ Revamp the website of this business and disseminate information widely. Information will also be posted in English as needed. (1) Simultaneous performance of "Inanna's descent into the underworld," "Ancient Edition" (2017 edition) and "Future Edition" ・ Friday, June 23, 2017 Cerulean Tower Noh Theater (Shibuya Ward, Tokyo) [1 performance] * Revision of "Ancient Edition" 2016 edition, new staging * "Future Edition" New production with contemporary dance by Eima Yuasa and reading by Seiko Ito. (2) European performances February 2018 UK and Lithuania (2 performances in total) * European performances New production version (3) Workshop for creative writing (Rokyoku) (4) Renovation of the project website and English translation

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[Noboru Yasuda]
Nohgakushi. Waki-kata (supporting actor), Shimogakari Hosho school. It is sponsored by 'Tenrai Noh.'. There will also be performances using nohgaku storytelling techniques and with various artists. Representative works: "Ma" (Grand Forum Commemorating the 1300 Year Anniversary of the National Capital Transfer to Heijo), "Mizu no Yume" (the opening performance of Ochanomizu WATERRAS), "Oku no Hosodo Illusion," "Izanagi no Gekkai Kudari," "Orfeo no Gekkai Kudari," "Stravinsky," etc. (That's it, mountain shule). He wrote many books.