“I have come home again, to sing with friends in Grinzing.”
producer
Theatre Nohgaku
Theatre Nohgaku, or “TN” was born of a shared passion for the classical noh drama of Japan and a belief in its vitality for contemporary audiences around the world. It was founded in 2000 by Richard Emmert and a group of English-speaking performers trained in the demanding techniques of noh. A number of master Japanese noh actors and musicians have worked with TN on specific projects, including full performances of traditional Japanese noh. TN has worked in partnership with artists and institutions on four continents, including several noh institutions in Japan. In the past year alone, TN and its partners have given performances and provided training in Japan, the U.S., the UK, and France. Theatre Nohgaku’s work is gradually increasing in critical recognition, having received favorable reviews in American, Australian, British, Chinese and Japanese press, and among both Japan-based and international scholars of noh.
Partners
producing partner
Kunoichi Productions
The mission of Kunoichi Productions is to create bold, innovative multidisciplinary theater with Japanese aesthetics, blending the ancient and the modern, using both comedy and philosophy while fusing Eastern and Western theatrical elements.
producing partner
The Orchestra San Antonio
The Orchestra San Antonio combines education, collaboration, and transformative performance to impact our community. In addition to its independent programming, The Orchestra San Antonio collaborates with local organizations such as OPERA San Antonio, Ballet San Antonio, and 100A Productions to create performances that are both artistically rich and accessible to broader audiences.
producing partner
Theatre of Yugen
Founded in 1978 by Yuriko Doi, Theatre of Yugen (Yugen) is dedicated to Noh and Kyogen, Japan’s oldest theatrical traditions. Based in San Francisco, Yugen creates intercultural performances that engage diverse audiences. As a creative hub and Nohgaku training center, it offers unique access to Japanese traditional theatre and contemporary adaptations. Yugen serves a broad audience, including theater enthusiasts, educators, and marginalized communities such as Japanese, Asian American, LGBTQ, and under-resourced populations.
producing partner
University of the Incarnate Word
One of the leading comprehensive universities in Texas, UIW strives to educate men and women who will become concerned and enlightened citizens. UIW is the largest Catholic university in Texas and the fourth-largest private university in the state. The enrollment reflects the diversity of South Texas, with more than 60 percent of students from racial or ethnic minority groups. The UIW Department of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and offers eight degrees.
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