Our Mission:

Theatre of Yugen is an innovative theatre producer and presenter with a trained ensemble that is rooted in Noh drama and Kyogen comedy, the oldest continuous theatrical traditions of Japan. We create and offer intercultural theatrical experiences that engage and inspire diverse peoples in the San Francisco Bay Area and the world.

Our Vision:

We serve as a creative engine and a cultural hub based in the Bay Area community, creating and presenting theatrical performances led by the collaborative pursuit of the intangible essence of Yugen, a Japanese sensibility that expresses the profound and elusive nature of being. Through our works and appreciation of Yugen, we envision that people experience interconnectedness with each other and the universe, a timeless antidote to global issues and challenges of our society.

Our Values:

Uniqueness and Authenticity

We value our uniqueness and authenticity, which are the result of our training in Noh and Kyogen and enable us to contribute to the innovation and evolution of world theatre.

Pursuit of Yugen

Our passion is to explore and express Yugen - a profound and elusive sense of being - deeply connected with the universe, nature, and humanity through intercultural theatrical experiences.

Training and Sharing

We recognize and support the disciplines, expressions and intangible essence of Yugen attained by dedicated training. Through our programs and activities, we share and promote the value of Yugen inherited over centuries with the local and global communities.

Engagement and Collaborations

Rooted in the Asian cultures and communities in the Bay Area and serving as a cultural hub, we collaborate with individuals and organizations that share our core values through our programs and theatre-making process locally, nationally and internationally.