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Find Hakamadare! by Fukuda Yoshiyuki
In their first full length production, Geopolis presents a traditional Japanese folklore, much like the commonly known story of Robin Hood. A group of villagers, suffering under a neglectful government, long for the legendary Hakamadare to save their village. Tired of waiting for a revolution, this group of villagers decides to venture out disguised as the heros band, in search of the mythical man. Along the way, they encounter strangers, steal from the rich, give to the poor, and right the wrongs in other villages. However, the story turns dark when Hakamadare actually appears, and doesnt turn out to be the good-hearted hero everyone hopes him to be.
This play, written in 1960, returns Japanese theatre to its roots and reintroduces magical elements to the stage, culminating in a production inspired by traditional Japanese music, the art of Noh Theatre, and puppetry. The GTC 2009-2010 season focuses on Japanese culture, and so the production will be performed at the Japanese Culture Center in Lakeview.
Cast includes Tyler Andere, Bryan Bosque, Ali Clayton, Mitchell Beecher, Mike Danovich, Dree Elfring, Josh Hoover, Amber Lageman, Amber Linde, and Andrew Luckenbill.
Directed by Kristy Scheuer
Previews- Saturday, March 6th at 8pm, and Sunday, March 7th at 8pm.
Opening Friday, March 12th, at 8pm
Saturdays and Sundays at 8pm
Closing Saturday, April 3rd, 8pm.
WHERE- 1016 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL 60657, the Japanese Culture Center, 2nd floor.
***Please remove your shoes upon entering the dojo, and place in the shelves provided. This is a traditional Japanese sign of respect.***
TICKETS- $15, $10 student tickets (with valid ID)
online purchase- www.brownpapertickets.com
Geopolis Theater Company is dedicated to telling the enriching and diverse stories of other cultures. Each production season encompasses a different culture, and the 2009-2010 season follows the stories and lifestyles of Japan, particularly post World War II Japan. By telling these stories, Geopolis hopes their audiences will become more globally-cognizant, and discover ways to relate to a culture that was once unfamiliar. For more information, please visit http://www.geopolistheater.com.
The Japanese Culture Center, in the heart of Lakeview, is devoted to making the arts, crafts, and philosophical riches of Japan available to everyone. For more information, please visit http://japaneseculturecenter.com.
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LocationJapanese Culture Center
1016 W Belmont
Chicago, IL 60657
United States
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| Minimum Age: 0 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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