East meets West in Butoh Medea: Japanese Butoh dance
breathes new life into the ancient Greek tale of Medea.
*This is a part of A Woman’s Story Project.
The Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre (5636 Melrose Ave, Los Angels, CA)
June 8-20
Friday June 8th @ 6pm WYCP (Suggested $15)
Thursday June 14th @ 3pm $12
Friday June 15th @9pm $15
Wednesday June 20th @10pm $15
Adapting this production from Euripides’ Medea and Greek Tragedy, and using Japanese Butoh Dance and original texts, Yokko brings the spirit of Medea to life. This fusion of Eastern dance and Western drama invites the audience inside Medea’s dark and desperate struggle. Trapped in the underworld, she is forever cursed to relive her tragic journey through love, hate, and ultimate loss. Butoh Medea received four awards at United Solo 2014: Best One-Woman Show, Best Lighting Design, Best Costume Design and Best