ACM Theatre / March

March - May 1998
For reservations and information, please call (029)225-3555.

Gekidan ACM Again Presents "Bibo no Ryusei (The Handsome Meteor)"
March 27-28 (Fri-Sat) 7:00 p.m.
March 29 (Sun) 4:00 p.m.
General ¥3,000
Groups (10 or more) ¥2,700
Jr./Sr. H.S. ¥1,500
All seats reserved. Tickets already on sale.
Written/directed by: Hirohisa Hasegawa
Performed by: Ryo Shiotani, Shin-ro Sato, Shin Koyasu, Satoshi Natori

The presentation of "Bibo no Ryusei" this time is a repackaged version of the highly acclaimed 1997 New Year's performance of the same title. Of all the famous thoroughbred horses -- bred to run, and truly running as long as they live -- people in Japan still have a special place in their hearts for the legendary Ten Point. That horse -- which, along with Tosho Boy and Green Grass dominated their age as the "TTG Trio" -- had a life that was as short as it was dramatic, just like a meteor, giving the name to this play. Come see Mr. Hirohisa Hasegawa's new legend exposed to the light of day once again. (Photo: Mr. Masahiko Yako)

Performance-lecture on Noh "Funa Benkei (Benkei Aboard Ship)"
April 4 (Sat) 1:00 p.m.
A ¥3,000
B ¥2,000
All seats reserved. Tickets go on sale on Mar. 1 (Sun).
Performed by: Fueteru Hosho (head of Hosho school) and others

2nd Annual Mito Short Film Festival
April 11 (Sat) 1:00 p.m.
April 12 (Sun) 10:00 a.m.
¥500 (at door)
¥450 (advance purchase)
Free seating. Tickets are valid for the whole day.
Tickets go on sale on Feb. 25 (Wed) at the ATM ticket counter; the Mito Seibu, Mito Marui, Suntopia, Bon Belta Isejin, and Mito Keisei department stores; and the Coop (Seikyo) on the campus of Ibaraki University.

The Mito Short Film Festival aims to give the audience a chance to view top-flight short movies (8mm and 16mm film, along with videotapes) as well as scout and nurture promising young film artist-directors. The first day of the festival (April 11) will feature specially invited films, while the second day (April 12) will feature applicants' films as well as the award ceremony. What hidden masterpieces will we see on those days?

Nomura Mansaku Sho 6 (Kyogen performances by Mansaku Nomura Mansai Nomura, and others)
April 26 (Sun) 2:00 p.m.
A ¥3,000
B ¥2,000
All seats reserved. Tickets go on sale on Mar. 1 (Sun).
Program:
"Akutaro" and "Kubi hiki"
"Kubihiki"

Koten Rakugo no Yuube 5 (An Evening of Classical Rakugo)
May 2 (Sat) 6:00 p.m.
May 3 (Sun) 4:00 p.m.
All seats ¥2,500
All seats reserved. Tickets go on sale on March 1 (Sun).
Performed by:
Kosanji Yanagiya (May 2)
Bunshi Katsura (May 3)

Gekidan Karagumi Presents New Work "Yogoretsuchimatta Kanashimini..."
May 8 (Fri) - 10 (Sun) 7:00 p.m.
General ¥3,000
Groups (10 or more)¥2,700
Jr./Sr. H.S. ¥1,500
Free seating. Tickets go on sale on April 1 (Wed).
Red Tent in the ATM Plaza
Continually racing around with its overwhelming presence, Gekidan Karagumi -- led by Juro Kara -- presents its latest new work.

YOMU KOTOBA (PLAY TO THE GALLERY)
The ACM Theatre has started a series of reading sessions by members of the Gekidan ACM, allowing them to reach out to their audience even when no plays are currently running. Having already selected some of the plays, skits and poems to be read aloud, the troupe members are busily preparing the costumes and movements to be used during the reading sessions. The plan is to hold one script reading a month, each time at a different location around the ATM complex. The atmosphere ought to be relaxed and enjoyable.

No admission fee will be charged to the readings. If you would like to have the troupe members read your favorite play, poem or script, feel free to contact us in person at the counter of the entrance hall, or send a postcard to "Yomu Kotoba Requests," ACM Theatre, Mito Geijutsukan (Art Tower Mito), 1-6-8 Goken-cho, Mito-shi 310.
Calls can be made to (029)227-8123, and faxes should be sent to (029)227-8130.
Dial those numbers to inquire about performance times as well.

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