Saitama Gold Theater “Raven, we are loaded with bullets”
Saitama Gold Theater 6th performance “Raven, we are loaded with bullets”
Mr. Magcal this time: Hiroki Kusano
It was performed at KAAT Kanagawa Arts Theater Large Studio on June 15th and 16th.
Saitama Gold Theater 6th performance “Raven, we are loaded with bullets”
By chance, I was able to attend this production as a volunteer writer, so I would like to write a review.
Although I had seen ``Oedipus Rex'' on film in a university class, this was my first time to see Mr. Ninagawa's stage production live.
For me, who specialized in art projects, Saitama Gold Theater is not only a theater group, but also a theater group.
It's a very interesting "living textbook for art projects," and I've been interested in it for a while.
After all, the youngest is 62 years old, the oldest is 87 years old, and the average age is 74 years old.
I was looking forward to the chance to experience theater like never before.
Now, this performance: “Raven, we are loaded with bullets.”
When you hear that the story is about dozens of old women occupying a courtroom, taking the judges and prosecutors hostage, and conducting the trial themselves, it's hard not to be interested.
It's a strike that interests me.
Fortunately, such a wonderful work was coming to Kanagawa, so I went to see it.
First of all, I was able to experience the joy of thinking, ``This is the Ninagawa production that I'm seeing live!'' The strong visuals, which are said to be a characteristic of Ninagawa's production, will be astounding!
Dozens of old women in a water tank appear vaguely from the darkness.
The moment the riot police rush in, the old women transform into young people, and the beauty of that moment.
It's as if this scene alone could be enough to become an installation piece.
It was burned into my eyes. Now that I think about it, my mouth was open at that time. That kind of impact.
The story is heart-warming, with laughter sprinkled throughout.
However, instead of acting in a haphazard manner, what is interesting is that he is a real old man.
The group created a mysterious atmosphere that drew me in, and it became a very natural presence.
``Raven, We Load the Bullets'' was written in 1971.
The popular song of that year was ``Children who don't know about war,'' referring to the young people who were responsible for the Zenkyoto era.
I am now around the same age as them and am watching this work.
I suddenly wonder if we are not ``children who don't even know how to fight.''
I once again realized that theater has the power to transcend time and ask us today how we should live.
While it's a solid laugh, the subject matter is deep-rooted.
It was a very high quality work.
Saitama Gold Theater's attempt to "sublimate" "old age" into theater.
There were some first-class creations there.
It was a fun experience. thank you.
Hiroki Kusano
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Hiroki Kusano Profile
Born in 1990 in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture.
Graduated from Osaka University of Arts, Department of Art Planning.
With the keywords of "humor" and "live communication",
While involved in planning and managing various art projects and workshops,
Every day, he explores new relationships between art and people.
Currently residing in Sagamihara City.
