What we do

Snake Oil

  • Organization : Absurdity Conte Unit MELT
  • Section : Artistic and creative activity in Tokyo
  • Type of Grant Program : Single
  • Art Forms : Theater

Outline

Absurdity Conte Unit MELT’s third major performance. Set in a society where the existence of souls is scientifically recognized, different skits are connected by music and video, creating a series of stories that traverse past and future lives.

Synopsis
In a society where the existence of souls is scientifically proven, past lives can be examined.
One day, a man called to identify his deceased wife witnesses her moving despite being dead.
As the husband and his now moving corpse wife continue their life together, a foul odor begins to permeate their home.
A cat-shaped serving robot awakens to emotions and predicts the end of humanity.
A Japanese, absurd parody of “Sapiens: A Brief History,” featuring ghosts, robots, Neanderthals, and humans.

Cast
Keita Ito, Daiki Kajimoto, Rin Emasu, Kazuya Hotokehuchi, Momoko Moriya, Rena Hatano, Junya Hirata, Yuki Sato, Yosuke Sacai(live performance), Yota Shibuki(voice performance)

Staff
Script: Yuto Ushiro
Director: Junya Hirata
Stage Managers: Kentaro Nezu, Shinta Tanaka
Lighting: Motoharu Shimizu
Music: Yosuke Sacai
Set Design: Osamu Hakamata
Publicity Art: Miwa Kobayashi
Publicity Photos: Yukinao Hirai
Video: Kota Baba, Riki Yamazaki
Streaming: Kota Baba, Junya Hirata

Profile

Absurdity Conte Unit MELT
Absurdity Conte Unit MELT was established in 2022 by a group of individuals born in 1998, including a film director, writer, designer, photographer, rapper, and preschool teacher. We create and present absurd comedy sketches. We identify ourselves as the “Generation of Global Deception Natives.” Our aim is to translate all aspects of reality, from social issues to crude humor, into comedy

Contact

Absurdity Conte Unit MELT
info.melt.com@gmail.com

Venues

OJI THEATRE,Kita City, Tokyo