Synopsis
One day, in the bustling Schönefeld Airport in Germany, Shoko meets Yura, a young Russian man, by chance. Yura has traveled to Berlin to reunite with his girlfriend, but their meeting does not go as planned. Struggling with personal challenges and harboring a deep secret, Yura finds solace in sharing his favorite Russian story, Master and Margarita, with Shoko.
Through a series of short stories that blend reality with fantasy, spirituality with secularism, and music with dance, the performance explores universal themes of love, freedom, and the human condition. As Shoko and Yura’s friendship deepens, the boundaries between their worlds dissolve, revealing a shared space where cultural and personal differences no longer matter.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Shoko Ito is a multidisciplinary artist, performer, and director known for her innovative approach to storytelling and movement. With a background in dance, theater, and choreography, Shoko’s work often explores themes of identity, cultural exchange, and the human experience.
Shoko’s unique ability to blend physicality with narrative has earned her acclaim on international stages, with critics praising her “boundless charm” and “energetic talent.”
Director’s Note
“You will remember this day, the day with the perfect blue sky…”
In Master Shoko and Margarita, I wanted to explore the idea that we all inhabit the same shared space, regardless of our individual doors. One door may belong to a Nepali man, another to a Japanese woman, and yet another to our Nepali friends—but when we open these doors, we find ourselves in the same room, sharing the same world.
This performance is a meditation on the small yet profound moments that connect us as human beings. Through the story of Yura and his love for Master and Margarita, we delve into themes of freedom, love, and the search for meaning in a fragmented world. The blending of reality and fantasy, music and dance, reflects the complexity of our shared human experience.
About the Group
Founded in 1986, Borderless Art ITO-GUMI is a boundary-pushing theatre group founded by Shoko Ito, a visionary artist and director known for her innovative approach to performance art. Based in Saitama, Japan, with international connections, ITO-GUMI operates under the ethos of "Borderless Art," creating works that transcend cultural and artistic boundaries. The group is renowned for its experimental and interdisciplinary productions, blending traditional Japanese theatre with contemporary global influences.
It is a comprehensive theater company combining Japanese theater, painting, video, Japanese musical instruments, and dance.
CAST AND CREW
Onstage:
Shoko Ito
Offstage:
Choreography: Kei Takei
Technical in-charge: David Tenga
CONTACT DETAILS:
+49(0)176-72581989(EU)
+81(0)70 6578 5056(Japan)
tougetsuen@gmail.com (ITO-GUMI)
3131 Nishiasuma, Nishi-ku, Saitama,
Saitama, Japan 331-0061
www.shokoart.com
Synopsis
One day, in the bustling Schönefeld Airport in Germany, Shoko meets Yura, a young Russian man, by chance. Yura has traveled to Berlin to reunite with his girlfriend, but their meeting does not go as planned. Struggling with personal challenges and harboring a deep secret, Yura finds solace in sharing his favorite Russian story, Master and Margarita, with Shoko.
Through a series of short stories that blend reality with fantasy, spirituality with secularism, and music with dance, the performance explores universal themes of love, freedom, and the human condition. As Shoko and Yura’s friendship deepens, the boundaries between their worlds dissolve, revealing a shared space where cultural and personal differences no longer matter.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Shoko Ito is a multidisciplinary artist, performer, and director known for her innovative approach to storytelling and movement. With a background in dance, theater, and choreography, Shoko’s work often explores themes of identity, cultural exchange, and the human experience.
Shoko’s unique ability to blend physicality with narrative has earned her acclaim on international stages, with critics praising her “boundless charm” and “energetic talent.”
Director’s Note
“You will remember this day, the day with the perfect blue sky…”
In Master Shoko and Margarita, I wanted to explore the idea that we all inhabit the same shared space, regardless of our individual doors. One door may belong to a Nepali man, another to a Japanese woman, and yet another to our Nepali friends—but when we open these doors, we find ourselves in the same room, sharing the same world.
This performance is a meditation on the small yet profound moments that connect us as human beings. Through the story of Yura and his love for Master and Margarita, we delve into themes of freedom, love, and the search for meaning in a fragmented world. The blending of reality and fantasy, music and dance, reflects the complexity of our shared human experience.
About the Group
Founded in 1986, Borderless Art ITO-GUMI is a boundary-pushing theatre group founded by Shoko Ito, a visionary artist and director known for her innovative approach to performance art. Based in Saitama, Japan, with international connections, ITO-GUMI operates under the ethos of "Borderless Art," creating works that transcend cultural and artistic boundaries. The group is renowned for its experimental and interdisciplinary productions, blending traditional Japanese theatre with contemporary global influences.
It is a comprehensive theater company combining Japanese theater, painting, video, Japanese musical instruments, and dance.
CAST AND CREW
Onstage:
Shoko Ito
Offstage:
Choreography: Kei Takei
Technical in-charge: David Tenga
CONTACT DETAILS:
+49(0)176-72581989(EU)
+81(0)70 6578 5056(Japan)
tougetsuen@gmail.com (ITO-GUMI)
3131 Nishiasuma, Nishi-ku, Saitama,
Saitama, Japan 331-0061
www.shokoart.com
