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Clouds from a Crumbling Giant: The Bardo

A convergence of Butoh Dance, Noh Theater and Avant-garde theater traditions. A parade of characters, life after life, at Theatre of Yugen's NOHSpace. Don't miss out on this unforgettable in-person event!

Performances: Fri 1/31 & Sat 2/1 @ 8pm; Sun 2/2 @ 3pm

Form/Less Butoh Workshop: Sat 2/1 @ 1:30pm

"The particulars change again, the 10,000 things become 2.

2 people meet in the land between the living and the dead.

The moment dissolves in their hands."

Dana and Shinichi Iova-Koga performing with direction from Jubilith Moore

Dan Cantrell composing the music, Adria Otte designing the sound, Edward Schocker accompanying with Japanese Sho and Guitar, Allen Willner designing lights and Kaori Yamashita whispering in the wings

Presented by inkBoat. Founded by Shinichi Iova-Koga in 1998, members are based in San Francisco, Luzern, Paris and Berlin, performing throughout North America, Europe, South Korea and Japan.


Welcome to the World of Yugen

Theatre of Yugen is an innovative theatre producer and presenter with a trained ensemble that is rooted in Noh drama and Kyogen comedy, the oldest continuous theatrical traditions of Japan. We create and offer intercultural theatrical experiences that engage and inspire diverse peoples in the San Francisco Bay Area and the world.


Theatre of Yugen is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that depends on support from individuals and the community.

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Produced by Theatre of Yugen and Flying Carp Productions

Supported by San Francisco Arts Commission’s Artistic Legacy Grant

Director: Yuriko Gamo Romer

Cameras: Emily Abt, Yuko Inatsuki

Editors: Yuriko Gamo Romer, Loi Ameera Almeron


Special interview of Co-Directors in Japanese in BaySpo

ベイスポ特別インタビュー:能・狂言の魅力を英語で

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Theatre of Yugen is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that depends on support from individuals and the community.

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