JONAH
by Marin Sorescu
Translation from English into Japanese: Mayo Nishiike and Florin Grancea
Dramaturg: Durian Sukegawa
Directed by: Silviu Purcărete
Original music: Vasile Șirli
Scenography: Dragoș Buhagiar
Cast:
One man show Kuranosuke Sasaki (Jonah)
and: Veronica Arizancu, Liviu Vlad, Eduard Pătrașcu
General producer: Constantin Chiriac, Junko Suzuki
Assistant director: Mariana Cămărășan, Sanda Anastasof, Kyle Yamada
Artistic advisor and simultaneous translation: Ritsuko Kato
Project management: Claudia Maior, Minako Naito
Marketing coordinators: Violeta Buduleci, Naomi Yoshida, Shinobu Kuroda
Co-production Radu Stanca National Theatre from Sibiu and Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre
Running time: 1h20min
Synopsis:
Marin Sorescu’s literature is not only a point of reference of the autochthonous culture, but a true linguistic and stylistic patrimony that synthesizes some of the most special dimensions of the Romanian soul. This specificity, so distinctive and recognizable in his writings, in which the fun of misfortune is intertwined with a precise observation of the human condition, reaches its history of the collaboration climax in the marvellous metaphor-play Jonah which, thanks to the talent of Silviu Purcărete, will surely be a spectacular miracle. This performance is a declaration of love for both Romanian spirituality and the ways in which the history of this people has tried to find a balance in reconciliation with the universe and nature, as well as the beauty and refinement of Japanese culture that Silviu Purcărete will approach with his well-known aesthetic precision. This non-conformist adaptation of Marin Sorescu’s play has, therefore, the force of a universal existential experience, inviting the audience from all corners of the world to share a spiritual communion that brings us closer to the primal energies of nature in which divinity manifests itself. We are getting ready for a very special theatrical treat, an intercultural dialogue that brings together two spaces as different in appearance as they are similar in feeling, but also an exceptional spectacular scaffolding that we invite you to discover with an open heart, in the hope of finding the same peace and grace felt in front of the pure beauty of nature.
Kuranosuke Sasaki -short bio
Born in Kyoto. He was a founding member of university students’ theatre company, ”Planet Pistachio” and had been the main actor. After leaving the company in 1998, he moved to Tokyo and developed his career in various field, appeared in numerous number of theatre, film and TV drama. His major appearances are; <Theatre> title toles in L’Avare (by Molière, directed by Silviu Purcărete), The Lion in Winter (by James Goldman), RichardIII (by Shakespeare, directed by Silviu Purcarete), Bent (by Martin Sherman), Macbeth (by Shakespeare, directed by Andrew Goldberg), The Shawshank Redemption (based on Stephen King’s novel), Love Letters(by A.R.Gurney), numerous number of Japanese original plays and KABUKI etc. <Film> title roles in Samurai Hustle, We Make Antiques, Godzilla-1.0 etc and many featured roles <TV Drama> numerous dramas including period drama etc.
Recipient of major theatre awards and Academy Award in Japan, and Kyoto Culture Award.
