Yugen no Kai: Fall, November 19-21, 2021. (From left: Meryn MacDougall, Kate Patrick, Ryan Marchand, Lluís Valls)
We are grateful for your support and happy that you were able to join our reopening Kyogen performances at our beautiful home NOHSpace.
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Our home NOHSpace reopens, and we welcome you back to in-person performances on November 19, 20 and 21! We will present two classical pieces to be performed in English: Busu (Sweet Poison) and Kaminari (The Thunder God). Both are quintessential works of Kyogen, the 600 year-old comedic Japanese theatre form.
Busu (Sweet Poison)
Directed by Lluís Valls
Cast: Ryan Marchand as Taro-kaja; Meryn MacDougall as Jiro-kaja; Kate Patrick as Master
Before leaving the house to their care, the master points to a large jar and says to his servants, 'Don't get close to the Busu (Poison)’. But Taro-kaja and Jiro-kaja can not get Busu out of their mind. Finally Taro-kaja decides to approach the jar. Busu looks very delicious, and Taro-kaja can’t resist the temptation to take a lick...
Kaminari (The Thunder God)
Directed by Lluís Valls
Cast: Kate Patrick as Doctor; Lluís Valls as Kaminari
Kaminari, the Thunder God, falls from the clouds and hurts his hip. He orders a doctor to treat him. The doctor suggests acupuncture and approaches Kaminari with a large needle.
❖ Tickets: Extra Support: $30 / Regular: $15 / Community: $5
❖ Running Time: 1 hour