Noism 10th anniversary project Noism1 & Noism2 joint performance Dramatic dance “Carmen”

～Theater report～
Noism 10th Anniversary Dramatic Dance “Carmen”
I was there on the first day of the Kanagawa performance.

When you think of "Carmen," many people think of opera or ballet, but this time we will focus on dance and theater. A sense of the world created by Noism's unique story by director and choreographer Jo Kanamori and original music that is a novel composition of famous G. Bizet's music.

I'm sure you'll discover a new story that you can't see in the opera or ballet ``Carmen'' that you can feel with your body and mind.

When I entered the theater 15 minutes before the show started, I noticed a bearded scholar-like figure on the far right of the stage.
It doesn't move easily, so I wonder if it's a doll? That's what I thought, but I was surprised when it suddenly started moving! When I wrote something or stood up...the story had already begun, and I was filled with an indescribable feeling, wondering what would happen from here.

I was also interested in the small set pieces such as the gramophone on the stage, but when I looked around the venue, I saw that the seats were full even though it was the first day, and expectations were only increasing.

~Performance ends~
At the end of the performance, there was a storm of applause from the venue!
There were about 5 curtain calls!
I saw some people standing up and clapping, perhaps because they were fascinated by the overwhelming strength of the performance.
My impressions after finishing it were that Sawako-san's character Carmen had a lot of energy...!!

Photographer: Kishin Shinoyama

In any case, she is bewitching, and her body movements and facial expressions that constantly seduce men are overwhelming. I felt strong and courageous as a woman.
I was really surprised by the high level of physical ability of the actors and dancers! They entertained us with a variety of dances, including smooth movements, intense movements, and slow movements. I was simply moved by the choreography that made the most of my body! I couldn't help but notice the rich expression on her face.

In Noism's ``Carmen,'' only the scholar who was on stage before the performance speaks, and the rest is expressed through dance.
Perhaps that's why I once again felt that I could watch it with a fresh feeling, not just as ``Carmen,'' but as something completely different.
As for the story, there are characters who are not featured in the ballet or opera.
Therefore, those who are familiar with the ballet and opera ``Carmen'' may feel strange at first, but it was a wonderful experience that convinced them that this is the ``Noism version of Carmen.''
There are several scenes where a screen is used for production, and it's really interesting!
When actors and dancers enter the screen from the side, their shadows begin to move as if they have entered the screen, and for a moment you think, ``Huh?!'' I couldn't help but wonder as if the actors and dancers were really shadows.
There are many surprising scenes, such as a lot of things like cows and yellow balls falling from above, and I think it's bad for the heart in a good way...lol

Also, the music was such an innovative way to rearrange songs that everyone knows, and I was amazed at how they used this song here.
Of course the dancing and music were wonderful, but the stage design was also interesting!
In particular, the shapes of the furniture were slender and undulating, some were sleek, and some of them were unlike anything I'd ever seen before, so much so that I wanted to follow all the shapes. I think the beauty of wood carving was expressed in its best form.

As I've said many times, this is truly Noism's own "Carmen."
It's an interesting stage performance full of surprises, discoveries, and admiration, and I think even people who don't know the original ``Carmen'' can enjoy it to the fullest, if not more than enough! (Actually, I don't know much either...lol)

As I said, the only way to experience the fun and power of this performance is to watch it! I think so.
This is a play that we recommend to both those who are just getting to know "Carmen" and those who have already known it!

When I saw the stage for the first time in a while, my old blood started to stir...lol

~End of report~

■Writer profile

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Moriguchi Yuuki
Currently enrolled in the Department of Design, Joshibi University of Art and Design
Lives in Kanagawa Prefecture. My hometown is Aichi Prefecture.
I like photography, the outdoors, and reading books.
Emotions are expressed through the body. My future goal is to become the third one.
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