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    Aomori theater company “Watanabe Genshiro Shoten” presents two works in a row on the theme of “thinking about war”

    Aomori theater company “Watanabe Genshiro Shoten” presents two works in a row on the theme of “thinking about war”

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    The 38th performance of the Aomori City-based theater company Watanabe Genshiro Shoten, "Nanohana in the sky, Makari in the ground," was held on May 28 at the rehearsal hall on the 2nd floor of the Watanabe Genshiro Shoten Shinmachi Main Store (Aomori City). Shinmachi).

    The performance is written and directed by Seigo Hatazawa, who presides over the theater company. It was scheduled to be performed in May 2020, but it was canceled due to the influence of the new coronavirus, and it will be performed for three years. Mr. Hatazawa said, "The story is about nuclear power and war. The story is set in a fictitious village with a nuclear facility, and a fictitious country ruled by a dictator who promotes the development of ballistic missiles. I value creating plays that deal with Aomori's history and current affairs."

    “I have dealt with similar themes several times in the past. When you delve into history, you will always find war. There is still a war going on in the world today. Please look at it with the awareness that it might happen.”

    At the same performance, titled "Continuous performance of two works thinking about war", "Clairvoyance" by "Usagian" presided over by Chinatsu Kudo, who plays the dramaturge (something like a director's adviser) in the theater company will be performed. Performances are May 20th and 21st.

    “There is also a sense of regaining the three years lost due to Corona,” says Hatazawa. “Broadcasting after the performance is now commonplace, and this performance will also be streamed, but I would like you to come to the theater and enjoy the fun of live performances. Theater is a medium to experience. , I want you to be nervous," and calls for visitors.

    Performance time is from 14:00 to 19:30. Tickets are 2,500 yen for general reservations, 3,000 yen for general admission on the day, and 1,000 yen for student reservations and same day tickets. Until June 1st.

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