Butoh Medea
dance & physical theatre ren gyo soh · Ages 16+ · includes nudity · one person show · Japan
Adapting this production from Euripides’ Medea and Greek Myth, 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.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hEt7JZs6_c
Performed, Choreographed and Adapted by Yokko
Written by Sean Michael Welch
Directed by Brian Rhinehart
Co-Choreographed by Jordan Rosin
Costume Designed by Deepshikha Chatterjee
Lighting Designed by Derek Van Heel
Sound Designed by Ren Gyo Soh
Assistant Directed by Cihangir Duman
Speech Coached by Alyssa Ciccarello
Press Photos by Vanessa Teran
Learn More at butohmedea.com
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