Aichi Prefectural Art Theater 2021.4 – 2022.3 Season Schedule A new take on absurdist theater, presented with Enjoy a play and orchestra as you go on an adventure Aichi University of the Arts Orchestra actors and sound system NUTHMIQUE + Miyu Hosoi with deligh�ul characters 32nd Annual Concert Mini Theater NUTHMIQUE+Miyu Hosoi Main Theater Nissay Theatre Family Fes�val 2021 Concert Hall Classic Music with Play Conductor: Taijiro Iimori “a Drama Piece for Inquiries: Art Informa�on and PR Sec�on, 6:45 pm Mul�ple Channel Speakers and Actors” “Aladdin and the Magic Songs” Aichi University of the Arts Conductor: Chikara Iwamura Enjoy the world-famous sound Composer, director: Masashi Nukata Aladdin: Hideki Matayoshi (tenor) NHK Symphony Orchestra,Tokyo Sound design, music: Miyu Hosoi Genie: Makoto Okada Concert Hall Orchestra: Aichi Chamber Orchestra, Subscrip�on Concert others (Aichi Prefectural Art Theater Series) ©Ken Hirose ©comuramai/takaramahaya Miyu Hosoi Masashi Nukata 3 pm Conductor: Fabio Luisi Theatrical storybook on environmental issues 2019 performance ©Kosaku Nakagawa and differences in language and customs Violin: Francesca Dego Mini Theater The latest work from a puppetry city’s long-running “You and Me and the Space Between” professional puppet theater company Produc�on: Terrapin Puppet Theatre Mini Theater Cast: Miku Kawakami and others Czech Republic’s Alfa Theatre “Zorro!!!” Theater and 70,000 Children Project Director: Tomáš Dvořák
Main Theater Free and open to the public! Open House The Royal Ballet’s principal dancer at Aichi Prefectural Art Theater traces the life of a legendary ballerina Popular annual concert Illustration : Yuri Toriyama Main Theater Natalia Osipova / Meryl Tankard Projec�ng the hands and feet of the performer onscreen Concert Hall Christmas Organ Concert 2021 An electrifying koto player’s recital “Two Feet” Director, choreographer: Meryl Tankard that transcends the boundaries of tradi�onal instruments Dance: Natalia Osipova Mini Theater 7 pm 2 pm Saitama dates available Michiyo Yagi’s Organ: Ami Hoyano, others World of Koto 21-string koto, 17-string koto, electronics, vocals: Michiyo Yagi Contrabass, cello: Takashi Sugawa (guest) Israel’s world-famous dance company performs in Japan for the first �me in four years! Main Theater New produc�on An hour-long concert by Batsheva Dance Company (TBD) packed with classic favorites A new full-length work by Masataka Matsuda Concert Hall for a weekend night The long-awaited performance Director, choreographer: Mini Theater from 2020’s crea�on workshop in Aichi Ohad Naharin The Organ Hour Concert: Dance: Batsheva Dance Company Freshen Your Mind Marebito Theater Company with a Shower of Sound “Good Morning” 7:30 pm
Venues include: 2018 performance ©Naoshi Hatori New dance work Oasis 21 2021 A sequel to the successful 2019 Bach series Main Theater by Saburo Teshigawara Choreographer, director, scenography, ligh�ng design, Tracing the masterpieces through musical performance costumes, music compila�on: Saburo Teshigawara Exploring the ques�on “what is drama?” Concert Hall and commentary Cast: Saburo Teshigawara, Rihoko Sato, others Winner of the drama award Organ Lecture Mini Theater dedicated to staging selected plays! Concert 2022 Aichi Prefectural Art Theater The 19th AAF Drama Award Winner Family Program “Nee...” Organ/commentary: Yuichiro Shiina
Workshops Illustration : Yuri Toriyama Playwright: Kotaro Ono Kotaro Ono 2019 performance ©Kosaku Nakagawa
Wheelchair accessible seats, communica�on support boards, and notepads are available for all performances hosted by the Aichi Prefectural Art Theater.
Our family programs include a fes�val held mainly during summer vaca�on. Newcomers to the theater are welcome—we have dozens of events the whole family can enjoy. The Theater and 70,000 Children Project In addi�on to performances, we will host theater tours and workshops for children. In Aichi Prefecture elementary and junior high schools, there are approximately 70,000 students per grade— Dance Music Theater Opera Support available Aichi Arts Fes�val is held around October 30, the day the Aichi Arts Center opened. children who hold the future of the region in their hands. for theater-going Full of performances that will please discerning arts fans, Aichi Prefectural Art Theater has partnered with other and viewing local theaters since 2015 for the “Theater and 70,000 this fes�val is highly recommended for those looking to experience high quality art. Children Project,” to ensure that all children visit a theater Children may not be admi�ed to some performances at least once during their mandatory educa�on period. due to age (or other reasons.) The “mini” in Mini-sele (a portmanteau of “mini” and “selec�on”) refers to our smaller theater, the Mini Theater. We aim to enhance children’s cultural and ar�s�c All performances are subject to be cancelled or Mini-sele is a collec�ve term for the pioneering and experimental programs we hold in this venue. experiences by invi�ng them to the theater and exposing changed at any �me. We hope Aichi residents will enjoy this hand-picked selec�on of contemporary works. them to high quality examples of the performing arts.
Above informa�on current as of November 5, 2020. Please refer to our website and flyers for the latest informa�on on performance details, �cket release dates, etc. Welcome to the Aichi Prefectural Art Theater
For Guests with Disabili�es For families with small children Theater Appreciation Support Parenting Support and Childcare Services We offer support to guests for some season performances. Wheelchairs are also available for rental. Please feel free to ask for assistance.. We offer childcare services and events that allow babies and preschool children, so that parents can a�end the theater worry-free.
Now streaming: a short clip from our “Dance Workshop for Moms and Dads”
Braille brochures Cap�oning and hearing loops Pre-show explana�ons for audience members for audience members who are deaf Dance with your children while interac�ng with other parents who are blind or visually impaired or hard of hearing at our “Dance Workshop for Moms and Dads” Performances with special assistance are marked with this symbol
To our visitors Wheelchair accessible seats, communica�on support boards, and notepads are available at all performances hosted by the Aichi Prefectural Art Theater. If you have any concerns, such as bringing guide/support dogs into the venue, please contact us. Childcare services during performances Concerts accessible for ages 0 and older Communica�on support boards and notepads (paid service; reserva�on required)
Services for Non-native Japanese Speakers for first-�me theater goers and guests wan�ng to enjoy performing arts all the more We publish flyers in English and other languages, organize workshops, and conduct various ac�vi�es. Talk Events and Workshops We hold a variety of events to meet different needs.
Videos available on our official YouTube channel
Interna�onal exchange workshops Experien�al learning program Develop cri�que-wri�ng skills Discuss the performances with others Flyers in English, Portuguese, through dance for elementary school students by giving feedback on performances at our to savor them more deeply at our In partnership with Backstage Tour Online Review Course Play (Script) Reading Sessions and simple Japanese the Mul�cultural Society Sec�on, Aichi Prefecture *Tours for adults are also available Informa�on on each event and service will be available on flyers and on our website Our E orts From our region Human resource development to the world and back! Collaboration Project in the performing arts Working with the neighborhood!
Internship for Job Seekers (up to two years) Career Fair For university students to learn the basics, Introducing theater-related jobs prac�cal skills, and everything in between to high school and university students Seminar for Professionals Lectures and prac�cal training across courses in theater techniques, planning and produc�on, and more
City tour 2017 performance (Inazawa) 2018 performance in Nagoya (Chikusa) Hisaya Art Fes�val 2019
Working with municipalities! Touring across Aichi and more In coopera�on with the local theaters, we hold touring summer vaca�on shows and in-prefecture tours of our produc�ons. In 2021, family program "The Princess and the Pea" (Norway) will tour across Aichi!
Working with theaters in Japan and abroad! As a member of the Associa�on of Asia Pacific Performing Arts Centres (AAPPAC), which aims to promote the performing arts Private lessons for organist hopefuls A program aiming to improve the skills Discovering the vanguard of contemporary in the Asia-Pacific region; the Associa�on of Public Theaters and Halls in Japan, Organist Training Program of the en�re local dance scene playwrights, and plays to be passed down to future genera�ons which aims to contribute to the development of culture and the arts in our country; and other organiza�ons, Dancer and Choreographer we build partnerships based on informa�on exchange and more. Training Program AAF Drama Award, etc.
Infection Prevention Measures In order to prevent the spread of the infec�ous diseases, we will take the following measures. –Notices and Requirements We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience.
COVID-19 Countermeasures and Requirements
Please check the latest informa�on before you visit. As the situa�on changes, our infec�on preven�on measures will be reviewed as necessary.
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