Trans-figure-ation: Performance and Panel Discussion

Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, 7:00 PM | Streamed from High Concept Labs

Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and Asian Improv aRts Midwest presents, “Trans-figure-action,” a world premiere performance featuring Grandmaster Fujima Shunojo’s exploration of gender presentation within Japanese Classical Dance. “Trans-figure-ation” will feature a new choreography based on the love-suicide play Umegawa Chubei written by Chikamatsu Monzaemon.

This performance is in special collaboration with ozashiki shamisen master Toyoaki Sanjuro and Grandmaster Fujima Yoshinojo.