Yugen’s signature holiday production returns this year by popular demand!
Directed by Nick Ishimaru
Originally conceived by Yuriko Doi and Cienna Stewart in 1993
Victorian England is transported to Japan, set against the backdrop of its transition from the Edo to Meiji period, a time of significant societal change. Drawing on the Japanese theaters of Noh, Kyogen, Kabuki, and Butoh, this multifaceted reimagination of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol reminds us that this is the season for love, family, community, and wonder.
Sukurooji Ebezo (Ebenezer Scrooge) receives a visit from his deceased business partner Mashima Jakubei (Jacob Marley) warning him to change his miserly ways or be doomed to linger forever as a hungry ghost. The miraculous intervention of the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet-To-Come take Sukurooji on a wondrous journey through life and time in a profound attempt to remind him of the value of life beyond business and profit.
A Noh Christmas Carol brings Dickens’ beloved classic tale to life in a way that no other production can.
Featuring:
Mai Abe as The Women
Nick Ishimaru as The Men
Meryn MacDougall as Ghosts of Christmas Past and Yet To Come
Ryan Marchand as Sukurooji Ebezo
Kate Patrick as Mashima Jakubei and the Ghost of Christmas Present
Musician: Lluís Valls
Koken: Joe Galang
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Stage Manager: Rachel Grace Reyes Mogan
Technical Director: Daniel Hall
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Lights: Cassie Barnes, Costumes: Liz Brent, Sound: Ella Cooley, Set: Joshua McDermott, Music: Zhoushu Ziporyn
December 2 - 29
Previews: Wednesday, December 2, 8pm & Thursday, December 3, 8pm
Opening Night: Friday, December 4, 8pm
December 5 - 27: Weekdays and Saturdays at 8pm & Sundays at 3pm
Running Time: 1 hour 30 minutes, without intermission
TICKETS (General Admission):
$43 (Regular)
$35 (Preview shows only)
$30 (Arts Access Discount - if the price is a barrier)
*Group discounts available for parties of 10 or more. Contact us at boxoffice@theatreofyugen.org for details.
*There is no age limit for this family-friendly reimagination of Dickens’ Christmas Carol, but we recommend it for children ages 5 and up. While the production is full of heartwarming moments, it includes scenes featuring ghosts in dark lighting, which may be a little spooky for very young viewers.
Reviews
“A Noh Christmas Carol gives you permission to take your time, to meditate, to absorb - exactly what the holiday season is supposed to give us yet so rarely does.” - Lily Janiak, SF Chronicle
“A welcome respite from the holiday bustle.” - Leslie Katz, SF Examiner
Graphic design by Miwa Kaneko and aricoco