Explore Japan’s time-honored noh theater in a rare double bill that offers plays from the modern and traditional repertories.
The evening features the poignant new play Holy Mother in Nagasaki, in which a pilgrim learns about the legend of a woman, surmised to have been the Virgin Mary, who appeared to console the victims of the atomic bomb.
Kiyotsune, one of Zeami’s (1363?-1443?) masterpieces, is offered as a companion piece. This centuries-old noh play tells the story of a grieving widow who meets her warrior husband in a dream to learn of his final battle.
Performed in Japanese with English subtitles.
Led by noh actor Kanji Shimizu
Featuring members of the Church of St. Francis Xavier Choir, New York Presented in assistance with Tessen-kai Noh Theater Association.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY thru SATURDAY @ 7:30 PM
