The PSU Center for Japanese Studies and the Department of World Languages and Literatures Presents
Mainstage Kabuki: The Adventures of High Priest Kôchi
Don't miss this world premiere kabuki performance, adapted from a bunraku puppet play, first presented and published in 1685.
An epic tale of betrayal, murder, redemption, and epiphany…full of miracles and magic.
Performed by PSU students in English, directed by Laurence Kominz, costumed by Toshimi Tanaka, & with a professional leading guest musician from Japan
Opening Night (5/25): Special guest performance by PSU Taiko Ensemble as added attraction
Priest Kôchi, the hero, still exists…he is worshipped as Japan’s oldest surviving mummy! (即身仏)
Other characters include: samurai, courtesans, wealthy merchants, a spider seductress, Emma Daiô, King of Hell and his demons, a fierce wolf, a serpent, Buddhist angels...
Tickets on sale at the PSU Box Office