Three senior theater companies in the prefecture are recruiting members! Let's create theater together with seniors in the lead roles!

(TOP image) Yokosuka Senior Theater Company interim performance (last year)

The birth of Odawara Senior Theater Company “Chilia Oldies”!

Kanagawa Prefecture is supporting the realization of a cohesive society through magnet culture (Magcal) initiatives that attract people with the charm of culture and art and create vitality in the region. ``Yokosuka Senior Theater Company Yossha!!'', which was launched last year as part of the ``Coexistence and Co-Creation Project'' where all people, from children to adults, can participate and enjoy performing arts, regardless of disability or age. Following Ayase Senior Theater Company Moromi Koujiza, ``Odawara Senior Theater Company Chiria Oldies'' will be born. Seniors, why not create a piece together and stand on stage? Please note that in this project, we are taking measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection.

Intermediate performance of Yokosuka Senior Theater Company

<1> Regarding recruitment of theater troupe members
Odawara Senior Theater Company / Yokosuka Senior Theater Company / Ayase Senior Theater Company
We are recruiting members for three senior theater companies.
[Recruitment period] August 1st (Sat) - August 28th (Fri), 2020
[Number of applicants]
●Odawara Senior Theater Company: Approximately 20 people
●Yokosuka Senior Theater Company, Ayase Senior Theater Company, approximately 10 people each
*If the number of applicants significantly exceeds the number of applicants, we will conduct a selection process.

《Application requirements》
Each theater company is different, so please contact the theater company you wish to join to confirm.

A new theater company has been established in Odawara and is recruiting members!
〈2〉Odawara Senior Theater Troupe Chiliac Oldies (See below for the outline of the troupe)
[Qualification requirements]
●People over 60 years old who live or work in Kanagawa Prefecture.
●Those who can participate in practice once or twice a week.
[How to apply] Please apply by phone.
Phone: 080-6507-7002 (Odawara Senior Theater Company Office)
* No theater experience is required .

〈3〉Yokosuka Senior Theater Company “Yosha!!” ( See below for the overview of the theater company)

Yokosuka Senior Theater Company/Rehearsals

[Qualification requirements]
●For those who live or work in Kanagawa Prefecture.
●Energetic men and women over 60 years old.
●Those who are willing to participate in twice a week practice.
●Those who can appear at the results presentation.
* No theater experience is required .
[We will hold an information session]
[Date and time] August 22nd (Sat) 13:00-16:00
*Participation is not required.
*If you wish to participate, please contact us at the time of application.
*Please contact us for details.
[Practice schedule] Tuesdays and Fridays from 13:00 to 16:00
*There may be additional dates before the results are announced.
[Activity locations] Yokosuka Arts Theater Large Rehearsal Room, Yokosuka City Youth Hall, etc.
[Participation fee] 5,000 yen/month
*If there are many applications, a lottery will be held. All applicants will be notified of the lottery results by September 1st.
[How to apply] Please fill out the following information and apply by mail, email, or fax.
①Name/furigana, ②Gender, ③Age, ④Address (including postal code), ⑤Telephone number, ⑥Email address (only for those who have it)
[Applications/Inquiries] Yokosuka Senior Theater Company Office
1-3 Kagahamadori, Yokosuka City, 238-0011
Telephone: 080-9882-0832／Fax: 046-823-7443
Email yokosukasenior@au.com

〈4〉Ayase Senior Theater Company “Moromi Kojiza” ( See below for the company overview)

Ayase Senior Theater Company Intermediate Performance (Last year)

[Qualification requirements]
●People over 60 years old who live or work in Kanagawa Prefecture.
●Those who can participate in the performances scheduled for March 2021.
●Those who can participate in the lessons held from September 2020 to March 2021.
* No theater experience is required .
[Practice schedule] We are currently adjusting the schedule. Please contact the secretariat for details.
[Activity location] Ayase City Central Community Center, etc.
[Participation fee] 5,000 yen/month
*If there are many applications, a lottery will be held. All applicants will be notified of the lottery results by September 3rd.
[How to apply] Please fill out the following information and apply by mail, email, or fax.
①Name/furigana, ②Gender, ③Age, ④Address (including postal code), ⑤Telephone number, ⑥Email address (only for those who have it)
[Applications/Inquiries] Ayase Senior Theater Company Secretariat (inside the Yamanote Theater Company)
4-2-8 Ikegami, Ota-ku, Tokyo 146-0082
Phone: 03-6410-9056/Fax: 03-6410-9057
Email ayase-senior@yamanote-j.org

<5> Regarding response to the new coronavirus infection
Whether rehearsals or performances that require gathering at a rehearsal hall will be held will be determined depending on the infection status of the new coronavirus infection. In addition, when conducting group rehearsals, we have established guidelines for senior theater companies that stipulate restrictions on the number of people in the rehearsal hall, ventilation, social distancing, wearing masks, etc., and we have taken thorough measures to prevent the spread of infection. Execute above. Additionally, if we are unable to hold a group rehearsal due to the infection situation, we may ask you to practice at your home by video calling, streaming videos, or distributing DVDs using your smartphone or computer.
(Only for those who wish. Methods vary depending on the theater company)

<6> About each theater company
■Odawara Senior Theater Company Chiliac Oldies
[Establishment date] September 2020 (scheduled)
[Project leader] Mr. Hiroshi Oshima (born in Odawara City. Head of the theater company "Chili Actors". Actor, director, playwright. Personality of FM Odawara's "Chili Actors' Saturday Park")
[Practice location] Public facility in Odawara city (planned)
[Sponsor] Kanagawa Prefecture
[Cooperation] Odawara City
[Management] Odawara Senior Theater Company Office

■Yokosuka Senior Theater Company Yossha!!
[Establishment date] August 2019
[Project Leader] Kazuhiro Yokota (Director, Kappaza Theater Company, Director/Playwright, Chairman of the Prefectural Theater Federation)
[Practice location] Yokosuka Arts Theater, Yokosuka City Youth Hall
[Activity results] Interim presentation performance (November 2019), Results presentation performance (February 2020)
[Sponsor] Kanagawa Prefecture
[Co-sponsored by] Yokosuka City, Yokosuka Arts and Culture Foundation
[Management] Yokosuka Senior Theater Company Office

■Ayase Senior Theater Company Moromi Kojiza
[Date of establishment] September 2019
[Project leader] Junko Kurashina (actor, director. Belongs to the Yamanote Jijosha theater company)
[Practice location] Ayase City Central Community Center
[Activity results] Interim presentation performance (December 2019)
[Sponsor] Kanagawa Prefecture, Ayase City
[Management] Ayase Senior Theater Company Secretariat (inside the Yamate Theater Company)