For this project, Kuchibiru no kai staged a theatrical work themed around “the meaning of life as human beings.” The work performed under this project was about “local people turning into crocodiles one after the other, for reasons unknown,” reminding us of the chaos caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, by contrasting people’s way of life with that of the crocodile, a cold-blooded animal, the work comically asked modern-day audiences the profound and thought provoking question – in a surreal situation – of why human beings live.

Performers
Hiroki Usudaira, Gaku Sugamiya, Yuya Kita, Toshihiro Kondo, Saeko Kitazawa, Ginpei Satou
Staff
Written and directed by Taka Yamamoto
Writing assistant by Ei Sugai
Part of the music: Taichi Asahi
Art/design: Michiko Inada
Lighting: Sota Yamamoto
Sound: Kana Yoshida
Costume: Yuki Imai
Production assistant: Ryoka Nagata
Stage manager: Hideo Watanabe