The third anniversary of Ie Gekijo's death: 'The living room that melts in the wind'
Business Overview
April 2026 marks the third anniversary of the death of the house theater, which was used for 6 years as a place for creative works in a 90 year-old house in Senju, Adachi Ward, Tokyo. The program focused on dance performances in Kitasenju, based on the concept of exploring regional and artistic activities that can be continued even after the houses are gone, while preserving and passing on what happened at the house theater. In this performance, the organizer Ayano Ogata acted as the producer and main dancer, and together with the choreographer Yuko Nishina, they performed a re-created dance performance called "The Living Room Melting in the Wind." Also, in analogy to Buddhist memorial services held in front of graves in southern regions, the former site of the house theater is regarded as a grave marker, and a picnic format is adopted in which visitors can enjoy the performance freely while eating a lunch box in the nearby park. We continued to create opportunities for people to think not only about the house theater but also about "creating a place," "preserving a place," and "working in a specific area" while appreciating art.
- Period of Activity / Project
- Sunday, April 19, 2026
- Venues
- Adachi Ward Senju-Asahi Park (Adachi Ward, Tokyo)
Profile
【 House Theater Revitalization Plan 】
This project aims to “preserve and hand down ” the phenomena that occurred at the House Theater, which was used as a house and theater in a 90 year-old Japanese house in Kitasenju, Adachi Ward, Tokyo.“ Once upon a time, there was ... ”. For the viewers, we are working with the hope that it will be an opportunity to think about something changing (Deceased people, buildings, towns, things, relationships, etc.) or a reference.