Saitama Gold Theater "Crows, We Load the Bullets"
Saitama Gold Theater 6th Performance "Crows, We Load Bullets"
This time's Magcal: Hiroki Kusano
It was performed at the KAAT Kanagawa Arts Theatre Large Studio on June 15th and 16th.
Saitama Gold Theater 6th Performance "Crows, We Load Bullets"
I had the opportunity to attend the dress rehearsal of this performance as a volunteer writer, so I would like to write a review.
Although I had seen a video of "Oedipus Rex" in a university class, this was my first time seeing a live production directed by Ninagawa.
For me, who specialized in art projects, Saitama Gold Theater was not only a theater group,
It's a very interesting "living textbook on art projects" and I've been interested in it for a long time.
After all, the youngest was 62 years old, the oldest was 87 years old, and the average age was 74 years old.
I was excited to have what would likely be a theatrical experience like no other.
Now, the performance this time is "Crows, we will load the bullets"
When you hear the story of dozens of old women taking over a courtroom, taking the judge and prosecutors hostage, and conducting the trial themselves, it would be strange not to be interested.
It hits right on the mark with my interests.
I was fortunate enough to see this wonderful production coming to Kanagawa.
First of all, I was able to experience the joy of seeing a live performance of a Ninagawa production! The intense visuals, which are said to be a characteristic of Ninagawa's productions, were overwhelming!
Dozens of old women in an aquarium emerge vaguely from the darkness.
The beauty of that moment when the riot police storm in and the old women transform into young people.
It almost feels like this scene alone could be an installation work.
It burned into my memory. Looking back, I had my mouth open at that moment. That's how big the impact was.
The story is full of laughs and is very enjoyable.
However, what's interesting about this performance is that rather than acting in a chaotic manner, the characters are real old men.
The group created a captivating, mysterious atmosphere and seemed a very natural presence.
"Crows, We Load Our Bullets" was written in 1971.
A popular song that year sang about the young people who led the Zenkyoto era, titled "Children Who Don't Know War."
Now I am about the same age as them and watching this film.
Suddenly, I can't help but wonder if we are "children who don't even know how to fight."
I was reminded that theater transcends time and has the power to make us question how we live our lives today.
It's got some good laughs, but the themes are deep and powerful.
It was a very high quality piece.
Saitama Gold Theater's attempt to "sublimate" "aging" into theater.
There was some top-notch creation there.
It was a fun experience. Thank you.
Hiroki Kusano
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Hiroki Kusano Profile
Born in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture in 1990.
Graduated from Osaka University of Arts, Department of Art Planning.
With "humor" and "live communication" as our keywords,
While involved in planning and running various art projects and workshops,
Every day, he explores new relationships between art and people.
Currently residing in Sagamihara City.
