September 24th to 29th, 2024

CORPUS and The KIO Company Co-Produced the North American Premiere of the play

Mukashi, Mukashi
(Once upon a time)

Presented by CORPUS
Conceived and Directed by David Danzon

CAST:
Sakura Korin
Kohey Nakadachi
Takako Segawa
Kaitlin Torrance

Created with the ensemble
Lighting and Set Design by Yann Becker
Costume Design by Atsuko Kiyokawa
Music composition and sound design by Anika Johnson
Additional choreography by Matt O’Connor
Stage Management by Chika Fuseya
Dramaturgy by Carolin Lindner

ABOUT:

Conceived and directed by CORPUS’ artistic director David Danzon, “Mukashi, Mukashi” explores two iconic characters of Western and Japanese folklore: The Wolf and the Crane. Both carry deep roots in the collective consciousness of each culture. Their unlikely meeting sets the stage for a conflictual then harmonious relationship that blossoms through a transformative journey. The work uses traditional and contemporary Japanese art forms (Origami, Kyōgen, Bunraku, Manga), mixed with old and newer Western practices such as pantomime and the comedy traditions of Looney Tunes and TV talk shows.

Like all of CORPUS’ work, Mukashi, Mukashi will speak to children and adults alike. It introduces the poetic and intriguing world of Japanese folk tales and blends it with the dark and comedic undertones of western fairytales, all with a CORPUS twist and cross-cultural sensibility.

The performance is presented in Japanese and English with English surtitles.

This co-production premiered on September 19th 2023 at the Toyooka Theatre Festival in Toyooka, Japan.

Performance Schedule:

Tuesday, September 24th at 8:00 pm – Preview 
Wednesday, September 25th at 8:00 pm – Opening night
Thursday, September 26th at 8:00 pm – After the show: talkback with the cast and the creation team
Friday, September 27th at 8:00 pm
Saturday, September 28th at 2:00 pm & 8:00pm
Sunday, September 29th at 2:00 pm

Included in your ticket: We invite you to come early and / or stay late to visit the accompanying interactive art exhibit, featured in the foyer of the Franco Boni theatre. Inspired by the production, the exhibit is a window into the world of Mukashi, Mukashi and is designed and curated by Carolin Lindner.

Mukashi, Mukashi is presented with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.