IKIGAI - a purpose for living - / Hybrid Show

ren gyo soh · Ages 10+ · United States of America

world premiere
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Review by CHASE KNIFFEN

August 14, 2021 certified reviewer
tagged as: humanity · inventive · creative · physical · living · purpose · butoh · ikigai

What I liked

The physical work of both actors is excellent. They are able to create a strong relationship through the modality of Zoom. We can see that all of the artists involved are quite close to the themes.

What I didn't like

Of course, it would be wonderful to see this unfold live. As far as the current modality and how it is being used, I do not have a lot of criticism.

My overall impression

Ikigai is a beautiful story of love, loss, and finding your way in life that rings especially true right now. The hybrid approach, combining pre-recorded video with live camera work feels fresh, and is a respite from some of the less innovative Zoom theatre we have come to expect.

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