Magcal Theater provides a place where people can freely present and disseminate information related to performing arts such as drama, dance, and music, with the aim of nurturing cultural and artistic talent. The second half of this season's program is finally starting.
This time we will be introducing the performance ``Greetings to those who are happy'' produced by ``Watarida Rocket and Miyukis''. We asked Miyuki Okamoto of Miyuki's, one of the organizers, about her enthusiasm for the opening stage on Friday, September 21st.
What kind of unit is “Watarida Rocket and Miyukis”?
It all started when, within the Kanagawa Prefectural Theater Federation, to which we belong, members of other theater companies who wanted to perform So Kitamura's ``Juuka'' got together and formed a unit called ``Shinichiro Midori and Miyukis.'' Since there were only three characters, it was difficult for the theater company I belonged to at the time to perform it. After that, we performed two times, and when I was thinking about what I wanted to do next, I started talking with Hiroyuki Oda, who was active in a solo unit called ``Watarida Rocket'', ``Let's perform together.'' Oda is my husband, and we used to belong to the same theater company, but since we both quit, we've been working separately, so it's been a while since we've worked together.
I hear that your performance, ``Utererumono ni Go Greetings,'' is your first original screenplay.
I agree. Basically, Miyuki's is a unit that performs scripts that I would like to perform. I have been in charge of producing the production, selecting my favorite scripts, inviting my favorite actors, and requesting the director to perform the production.
But this time, we asked Toshiki Tsuboi of Gekidan Scramble to write the script. Around the end of last year, I was saying, ``Maybe next year we'll perform with Watarida Rocket and Miyukis,'' and he said, ``If that's the case, I'll write it.'' That's what happened. I like Tsuboi-san's work and have performed in him before, so it was like I was chosen on the spot for this performance.
What kind of work do you think it will be?
First, I gathered the members and asked Mr. Tsuboi to write a script that suited the actors. The main points are that it doesn't get too surreal and that people don't die, and the rest is up to you. I've always liked works that are easy to understand, but Mr. Tsuboi tends to write works with a comedic touch, so I think this story will be interesting as well.
All of the five cast members, except for Oda, are acting together for the first time, so it's refreshing. I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of chemical reaction will occur on stage.
Please leave a message for those who will be viewing it.
It's not a play with a message, so it's a play that even those who don't usually watch plays or those who are visiting the theater for the first time will find it interesting. After the show, I'll never say, ``I didn't understand'' (lol). We have set up a performance schedule that starts at 8pm on Friday nights, so it's perfect for those who work in the Tokyo area on weekdays or those who work on Saturdays and Sundays.
Even if you're having a bad time at work, I think you'll feel better after watching the performance, so please come and see us!
《Production Notes》
The story is written and directed by Toshiki Tsuboi, who heads the theater company Scramble. Up until now, I have written works for my own theater company, so this is the first time I have provided a work to another unit. He seems to find it interesting to create works with different members than usual.
``Most of the cast members are older than me, so I wrote this with the theme of ``a love comedy for the elderly.'' Don't you think it's funny and funny to see grown adults desperately trying to fall in love? (laughs). Family relationships, illness, death, etc. are themes that are brought up everywhere, so I tried to leave them out completely and aim for a play in which ``nothing happens'' in a sense.So, there is nothing for you to take away, but it is a simple story. I think people will go home and say, ``That was fun.''
Watarida Rocket and Miyukis produced performance vol.1
"Greetings to those who are happy"
[Date and time] September 21st (Fri) 20:00 / 22nd (Sat) 14:00/19:00 / 23rd (Sun) 14:00
[Venue] Kanagawa Prefectural Youth Center HIKARI (Multipurpose Plaza)
[Written and directed] Toshiki Tsuboi (Gekidan Scramble)
[Cast] Miyuki Okamoto, Hiroyuki Oda, Akihiro Koyama, Yura Tamaki, Ayumi Niwa (Show GEKI)
[Fee] Advance ¥2,500, ¥3,000 on the day, ¥1,000 for high school students and under
[Inquiries] TEL.090-7196-7017 E-mail:miyukie_s@yahoo.co.jp
Blog: https://ameblo.jp/watarida-miyukies
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