New National Theatre: Hatsudai Art Loft Stage Costume Exhibition "Yuragi - A Scene of Willow and Cherry Blossoms" and May Workshop [Willow Object Making]

["Don Giovanni and the Willow Landscape"] As the first in a series of manufacturing workshops, "Hatsudai Art Loft" will host "Willow Object Making" in May. Under the concept of "creating space for creativity right next to daily life," this initiative fosters a place where creators and participants can work together in the theatre—a space filled with creative energy—to bring new expressions to life. In a rapidly changing society and technology, the act of touching materials and shaping them with one's body is a valuable experience for regaining a sense of humanity. The workshop will focus on the "willow" motif that adorns the ongoing stage costume exhibition "Yuragi - A Scene of Willow and Cherry Blossoms." Participants will create flexible willow leaves and finish them into three-dimensional objects utilizing curves. The completed works will be displayed in the theatre's open gallery, offering a special experience where creation connects with the theatre space. Creators will provide careful guidance from the basics, so first-time participants can join with confidence. Please check the official website for details and application methods. ◆ [First Manufacturing Workshop] [Willow Object Making] Flyer Workshop Outline Dates: (Day 1) May 24 (Sunday) 14:00-16:45 (Reception) 13:45- (Day 2) May 31 (Sunday) 14:00-16:45 (Reception) 13:45- Location: New National Theatre 5th Floor Information Center / 2nd and 3rd Floor Galleries Content: (Day 1) ・Cutting out embroidered willows ・Sewing willows (Those skilled with sewing machines will also get to experience operating them.) (Day 2) ・Shaping willows (Shaping willows made around actual wood) ・3rd Floor Gallery wall exhibition Participation Fee: Free Eligibility: Anyone interested in manufacturing, or creating something with their hands Instructors: "Hatsudai Art Loft" Creative Team ・Kento Watanabe (Spatial Designer, etc.) ・Miho Aoki (Costume Production, etc.) * Participants can be consistently involved in the exhibition by attending both days, but participation for only one day is also possible. * In case of a large number of applications, participants will be selected by lottery. Thank you for your understanding in advance. ■ Application: Please apply using the dedicated application form below. Application Form * Application starts: May 1 (Friday) ~ Applications now being accepted ■ Flow after application Automatic confirmation email (①): Automatically sent immediately after submitting the form. Reservation confirmation email (②): Will be sent separately later by the office (informationcentre@nntt.jac.go.jp). * Your reservation will be confirmed upon arrival of email ②. In the case of a lottery, the result of your selection will be announced in the same email. You will create embroidered willows. The open space of the New National Theatre, the venue for "Hatsudai Art Loft," is an open area with high ceilings and abundant natural light. You can leisurely enjoy the presence and beauty of stage costumes in this place where the ordinary and extraordinary intersect. The New National Theatre The New National Theatre opened in the autumn of 1997 as Japan's only national theatre for contemporary performing arts, including opera, ballet, dance, and theatre. It boasts three distinctive theatres—Opera Palace, Playhouse, and The Pit—and hosts approximately 250 main stage performances annually. The opera department saw the internationally renowned conductor Kazushi Ono appointed as artistic director in September 2018. It stages about 10 opera productions annually, comparable to major opera houses worldwide, and also offers opera appreciation classes for high school students. Developing artists for the next generation is also a major pillar of the New National Theatre's activities, with three training institutes for opera, ballet, and theatre providing comprehensive training. Location: 1-1-1 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo https://www.nntt.jac.go.jp/