On June 26, join us for the first public reading of Density, a bold and experimental new play in three parts written by acclaimed Japanese playwright Yudai Kamisato! The reading features Theatre of Yugen’s ensemble members.
The original script of Density was commissioned by the U.S./Japan Cultural Trade Network, Inc. (CTN), and developed through a one-month residency made possible by funding from the Asian Cultural Council. Development of the script and its public reading at Theatre of Yugen’s NOHSpace were led and organized by CTN in association with Theatre of Yugen.
Yudai Kamisato (Playwright / Director)
Born in Peru and based in Japan, Yudai is an innovative playwright with extensive experience in creating, directing, and producing compelling theater pieces. His works explore themes of migration and crossing borders, drawing inspiration from the stories he gathers while traveling to various places. In 2006, Yudai won the first prize in the TOGA Directors Competition for his staging of “Desire Caught” by the Tail by Pablo Picasso. He is the winner for Kishida Kunio Prize for Drama in 2018 with “The Story of Descending the Long Slopes of Valparaíso” which had premiere at Kyoto Experiment Festival 2017. His works have been showcased at major theater festivals in Japan and internationally. As a recipient of an overseas research grant from the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs, Yudai lived in Argentina from October 2016 to August 2017. Seeking international collaborations to further explore global narratives and cultural intersections, Yudai continues to push the boundaries of contemporary theater. Website