Furutamaru Kodan “FULL MODEL CHANGE”
Furutamaru Theatre Company
A dark comedy about how we transform to survive in a happiness-obsessed competitive society.
In 2023, the Furutamaru Theater Company began developing a unique theatrical style called "Furutamaru Kodan," which fuses the traditional Japanese art of storytelling, Kodan, with contemporary drama. The distinctive rhythm and dramatic flair of Kodan infuse each performance with a dynamic live energy, earning widespread acclaim. This latest production is a dark comedy that explores life in a competitive society where happiness has become a measurable commodity, and everyone is forced to chase their own "happiness score." Three individuals, longing to transform themselves, are locked inside a mysterious facility, where they begin a self-transformation program guided by a peculiar self-help book. As they monitor each other's actions and document their progress, they find themselves both participants and observers. This dual perspective—part introspection, part surveillance—leads to a transformation that spirals in unexpected directions. This new Furutamaru Kodan production invites you to experience a fresh theatrical voice from Yokohama.
Venue
- ST Spot
- Yokohama ST Bldg. B1, 1-11-15 Kitasaiwai Nishi-ku, Yokohama, 220-0004
Date and Time
11.28 Fri 20:00 *
11.29 Sat 12:00
11.29 Sat 15:00
11.29 Sat 18:00 *
11.30 Sun 12:00
11.30 Sun 15:00
Running Time
70min
Language
Japanese
Translation/Subtitles
English surtitles and English summary available
Accessibility
Tickets
YPAM Registerant: ¥2,000
Available only via the YPAM Ticketing site
General: ¥4,000
Student: ¥2,500 (proof required)
Evening shows at *20:00 / 18:00: ¥3,500
Available at CoRich
(These tickets are not avilable on the YPAM Ticketing site)
*Unreserved seating
*Registration begins 45 minutes before the show
*Doors open 30 minutes before the show
*Numbers will be distributed in order of reception. Admission will be in order of number.
Artist Information
- Furutamaru Theatre Company
Founded in 2002 at Meiji University, led by Jun Furuta, the group launched the "Furutamaru Kodan" series in 2023, a new style of theatre that combines the gestures, formal beauty and flamboyance of traditional Japanese storytelling "kodan" with contemporary drama. Four plays in the series have been performed to date, and have been well received.
Staff, Cast and Credits
Staff: (Playwright and Director) Jun Furuta, (Lighting) Akiyo Miyazaki, (Sound) Ryo Kubota, (Photography) Kentaro Kimura, (Art Director) Yasutaka Fukuda, (Advertising art/Web) SOY, (Production cooperation) yuka / Cast: Maho, Yuki Shinohara, Ikuma Yamada / Credits: (Planning and Production) Enpitsu LLC、Furutamaru Theatre Company
