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Shogun Macbeth


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Wednesday, November 12, 2008 – Sunday, December 7, 2008


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As directed by Ernest Abuba, Shogun Macbeth channels Shakespeare’s tragic tale of power and greed to the feudal military dictatorship of 12th century Japan – the Kamakura Period, a time of warring clans. In his adaptation, John R. Briggs retains Shakespeare’s language while interweaving classical Japanese traditions. Shogun Macbeth incorporates the art forms of Noh and Kyogen theatre, along with spectacular samurai sword fights, and the three witches become “Yojos,” obake creatures with supernatural powers. The New York Times has said, “It is …a Kurosawa film on stage…At its bloody heart, the play is still Macbeth with a universality transcending time, place and performance style.”

Adapted by John R. Briggs
From the play by William Shakespeare
Directed by Ernest Abuba

Japanese Movement by Sachiyo Ito
Fight Choreographer: Michael G. Chin

Cast Members: Kaipo Schwab and Rosanne Ma, with Calvin Ahn, Claro Austria, Ariel Estrada, Nadia Gan, Marcus Ho, Yoko Hyun, Sacha Iskra, Emi F. Jones, Tom Matsusaka, Ron Nakahara, Ken Park, James Rana, Claro De Los Reyes, Kaipo Schwab, Keoni Scott, Shigeko Suga

Information:

panasianrep.org

Tickets:

$20.00 – $50.00
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Phone: 800-432-7250
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