KUTSUKAKE TOKIJIRO

沓掛時次郎

1920's Japanese popular yakuza play "Kutsukake Tokijiro"
is coming to New York in 2011!
directed by Jun Kim

Kutsukake Tokijiro written by Shin Hasegawa (1884-1963) in 1928
is the one of well-known plays of Taishu Engeki theatre.(the mass popular theatre)
The project, based upon a 19th century Japanese yakuza/lone gambler story will draw on influences
as diverse as the Spaghetti Western, 21st century Japanese pop culture animation
and Japanese folk songs as well as the dance movements of Noh, Kabuki and
contemporary dance to create J-pop Theatre.
In June, 2009 the Staged Reading of Kutsukake Tokijiro was held at the Center Stage in NY.
In July, 2010 the Benefit Night for Kutsukake Tokijiro(work-in-progress) was held at CRS in NY.
In 2011, Kutsukake Tokijiro will come to Off-Off-Broadway!

KEEP YOUR EYES ON IT!

Why Kutsukake Tokijiro in New York?
Why Not?

Kutsukake Tokijiro's story expresses Taishu Engeki's three major themes
"obligation and love", "justice" and "loyalty and filial piety",
ideas deeply rooted in the Japanese populace at the time.
The play explores traditional ethics and humanism in Edo period Japan.
YOU will Love it!