SCOT Kichijoji Theater Performance and Suzuki Classroom for Theater Professionals
*Information at the time of adoption.
- Name of the organization or individual
- Scott Ltd.
- subsidy category
- Creation Grant
- Grant Type
- single year
FY26 Phase II Creation Grant [Single-year grant program]
Business Overview
In addition to the consecutive performances of Tadashi Suzuki's representative work "The Trojan Woman" and his new work "Karatachi Nikki Origen" (The Origin of Karatachi Diary), a drama class by Tadashi Suzuki will be held for young actors as a related project. ■ The Trojan Woman Suzuki Tadashi's masterpiece, which premiered in 1974 and toured 15 countries around the world, was revived in the 21 century as a completely new stage play. The enormity of the violence of war, which has not changed since ancient times, the powerlessness of religion, and the resignation of individuals resonate strongly with modern audiences. Director: Suzuki Tadashi Original: Euripides Cast: Takemori Yoichi, Kato Masaharu, Ueda Daisuke, Fujimoto Yasuhiro, Ishikawa Haruo, Saito Maki, Sato Johnson Aki, Kiyama Haruka, Kito Risa, etc. "Karatachi Nikki Origins" How were the lyrics of the popular song "Karatachi Nikki" written? The untold story of its birth, told in the fantasies of an old woman, entails the passion and sadness of a woman who lived in love. The loneliness of people living in the present, which is the opposite of "The Trojan Woman." Production Director: Tadashi Suzuki Production Director: Nobuo KAZAWA Starring: Mitsutomo Shiobara, Atsuto Hiragaki, Chieko Naito Suzuki Classroom for Theater Professionals Production director Tadashi Suzuki shows stage rehearsals for The Trojan Woman for young theater professionals who aspire to become future leaders, and talks with the students about the theory of direction, acting, and the social role of theater.
- Period of Activity / Project
- Wednesday, December 17, 2014 to 26th (Fri)
- Venues
- Kichijoji Theater (Musashino City, Tokyo)
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Profile
[SCOT]
With Suzuki Tadashi as the leader, he founded the Waseda Small Theater in Shinjuku, Tokyo in 1966. In 1976, the troupe moved its base to Toga-mura, Toyama Prefecture and changed its name to SCOT. Dionysus, Hello from the Edge of the World, and many other SCOT masterpieces were born in Toga. Their works have been invited from all over the world, and they have performed in 84 cities in 31 countries as a contemporary theater company representing Japan.
He has also produced a series of international co-productions, including King Lear with the Moscow Art Theater, Elektra with the National Arco Theater of Korea, and Cinderella with the Shanghai Drama Academy.