In conjunction with consecutive performances of Suzuki Tadashi’s representative work The Trojan Woman and his new piece The Origin of the Song “Karatachi Nikki,” theater classes will be held targeting young theater artists.

The Trojan Woman
First performed in 1974, Suzuki Tadashi’s most important work, which has been taken to 15 countries worldwide, has been revived for the 21st century with a completely new staging. Its themes of the appalling violence of war unchanged since ancient times, the impotence of religion and the resignation of the individual resonate strongly with a modern audience.
Directed by Suzuki Tadashi
Written by Euripides
Cast: Takemori Yoichi, Kato Masaharu, Ueta Daisuke, Fujimoto Yasuhiro, Ishikawa Haruo, Saito Maki, Sato Johnson Aki, Kiyama Haruka, Kito Risa, and more

The Origin of the Song “Karatachi Nikki”
How did the words to the popular song “Karatachi Nikki” come to be written? The untold story recounted in the delusions of an old woman is invested with the passion and sorrow of a woman who lived for love.
Forming a counterpart to The Trojan Woman, it is a study of the loneliness of people today.
Directed by Suzuki Tadashi
Written by Kazawa Nobuo
Cast: Shiohara Michitomo, Hiragaki Takato, Naito Chieko

Suzuki’s Theatre Class for Theater Artists
Director Suzuki Tadashi demonstrates a dress rehearsal of The Trojan Woman for young theater artists hoping to be future leaders in theater, and engages in dialogue with participants on directing and acting theory, and the social role of theater.