A performance work inspired by geisha culture. Geishas entertain guests with their polished dance and singing. Unfortunately, they are disappearing from many parts of Japan as a profession. But at the same time, they are seen as conveying Japanese hospitality and aesthetic sensibilities. This work is an attempt to observe this seemingly obvious form of “hospitality” through the actors’ movements. Since fall in 2021, we have been interviewing active geishas and practicing the art. We have been creating this work while challenging issues such as cultural heritage, entertainment system hierarchy, biological gender and gender identity.
Written and directed by Shingo Ota
Performed by Kyoko Takenaka, Terunobu Osaki, Shingo Ota　
Music composed and performed by Kazuhisa Uchihashi
Production management by Moemi Nagi
International Distribution: Stéphane Noël
Planning and Presented by Hydroblast