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Orpheus of the South Seas

    Photo: Asako Miyaki
    Amami Jiyuu Daigaku/ Okino erabu, Kagoshima, Japan
    2003
    Ryuta Imafuku, Gozo Yoshimasu, Tatsuya Nakamura, Seppen, Asako Miyaki, Chie Tsusima

    This work was a theatrical outdoor pilgrimage that took place on Okinoerabujima, an island of elevated coral reefs in the Amami archipelago. While making stops at five venues on the island in turn together with the participants, a performance based on the drama of Orpheus with improvised readings, dance, and music was held. During the play, I gave performances featuring a cavaquinho, a Portuguese string instrument,, as well as a spatial presentation that took place on Okidomari Beach, the last stop on the pilgrimage. <D.W>

    奄美列島の隆起珊瑚の島、沖永良部島において行われた野外巡礼劇。島内の5つの場を参加者と共に巡りながら即興的に朗読やダンス、音楽を行い、オルフェ劇をモチーフに舞台が構成された。劇中においてブラジルの弦楽器カバキーニョの演奏と、最後の巡礼場所、沖泊海岸において空間演出を行う。