What we do

Tsukiwayoruwoyukukonotameni (A Moon for the Misbegotten)

  • Organization : Translation Matters
  • Section : Artistic and creative activity in Tokyo
  • Type of Grant Program : Single
  • Art Forms : Theater

Outline

A new translation of the last work of Eugene O’Neill, the father of modern American theater, the work was staged as a contemporary drama with colloquial dialog.

Written by: Eugene O’Neill 
Translated/directed by: Hiromasa Kiuchi
Performed by: Marie, Satomi Mouri, Eiichi Naito, Kiyotaka Oshiro, Suguru Ogura, Hiroo Ohtaka 
Stage design: Kouichi Nakamura 
Lighting: Yasufumi Kuramoto
Sound: Tomomi Nagano
Costumes: Koizumi Mito 
Hair and make-up: Makiko Hayashi
Stage direction: Takashi Kawachi 
Production: Kazumi Fujino/ Yuumi Fukumoto
Producer: Masashi Mikami

Profile

Translation Matters
A general incorporated association established in June 2021 by theater translators working in Japan’s theater scene, for the purpose of bringing theater translator-driven projects to fruition.

Venues

Sumida Park Theater Sou, Sumida City, Tokyo