Narukami - The Thunder God, sponsored by The Isthmus
February 26-March 13, 2010 at Mitchell Theatre
Adapted by James Brandon, Directed by David Furumoto
Rain has ceased, and the land is parched with drought. The Emperor calls on beautiful Princess Taema to break Narukami’s curse and return rainfall to the kingdom, but will Taema’s great beauty be able to overcome the spells of the mystical hermit, Narukami?
Complete with exquisite costuming, dance, comedy, and classic Kabuki performance, Narukami- Thunder God promises to be a feast for the senses.
Narukami is a tale of a powerful ascetic Buddhist Priest by the same name, who makes a deal with the Emperor to insure that a healthy male heir would be born unto the throne, and in exchange, the Emperor would grant Narukami anything he wishes.
Performance dates: 2/26, 27 and 3/4 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 at 7:30 PM and 3/7 at 2 PM
Pre-performance lecture with Professor Charo D'Etcheverry from the Department of East Asian Languages and Literature at Mitchell Theatre Lobby: 3/4 at 6:30 PM. Post-performance discussion: 3/11