週末の舞台俳優・アツミさん
(English Below) あつみさんは、Nagoya Players で最もベテランの俳優の一人で、2018年以降7作品に出演して来ました。。Nagoya Playersの理想的なメンバーと言えば、真っ先に思い浮かぶのがあつみさんです。彼女の献身的で情熱的な取り組みは本当に素晴らしく、私たちは彼女の存在に心から感謝しています。あつみさんがいたからこそ、今のNagoya Playersが成り立っています。――本当に、Nagoya Playersは彼女なくして語れません。
次回公演 「駄作映画のシーンが現実になったら」では、あつみさんは自己発見の旅に出る離婚女性「GRACE」を演じます。これまで以上に大きな挑戦となる役どころですが、彼女が俳優としてさらに幅を広げ、大胆に成長していく姿を見るのが楽しみでなりません。これからも毎年、彼女と共に舞台を作り上げられたら幸いです。――彼女はまさに私たちの中の「最高の存在」なのです。
ぜひこのインタビューをご覧いただき、あつみさんのNagoya Playersでの歩み、これまでの苦労、そして演劇が彼女の日常生活にどのように影響を与えているかを知っていただければ幸いです。最後に、取材に来てくださった笠井ひろみさん、そしてYouTubeチャンネル 休撮_Days Off_HIROMI に特別な感謝を申し上げます。ひろみさんはユニークな活動を持つ数多くの情熱的な人々を取材し、平凡な人々の驚くべき人生に光を当てています。ぜひチャンネルをご覧になり、いいねとチャンネル登録をお願いいたします。
Atsumi is one of Nagoya Players’ most veteran performers, having appeared in seven productions since 2018. When we think about what it means to be an ideal Nagoya Player, Atsumi immediately comes to mind. Her dedication and passion have been remarkable, and we are deeply grateful to have her in our group. Without her, it’s hard to imagine where Nagoya Players would be—truthfully, it would not be Nagoya Players without her.
Atsumi’s next role is GRACE, a divorcee on a journey of self-discovery, in our upcoming production, Scenes From a Bad Film: Lived Out in Real Time. This role pushes her into new and greater challenges than ever before, and we’re thrilled to see her continue to grow into a versatile actor with range and daring. We hope to keep creating shows with her year after year—she truly is the best of us.
Please watch this interview with Atsumi to learn more about her journey with Nagoya Players: how she began, some of her struggles, and how performance continues to shape her daily life.
Special thanks to Hiromi Kasai and her YouTube channel 休撮_Days Off_HIROMI for visiting us. Hiromi has interviewed dozens of fascinating people with unique passions and pursuits, shining a light on the extraordinary lives of ordinary people. Please check out her channel, and don’t forget to give her a like and subscribe.
SFABF | Meet the writer and Devil
Get an exclusive look at Nagoya Players’ groundbreaking new production, Scenes From a Bad Film: Lived Out in Real Time. In this interview, director Shawn Mahler and actress Emily Bailey pull back the curtain on the creation of a show that’s already capturing attention for its daring style and unforgettable performances.
Shawn explains how the play was born out of a writer’s challenge and inspired by the endless stream of content we consume every day. He calls it “Doomscroll Theater”—a new kind of stage experience that mirrors the chaotic energy of our digital lives. With rapid, smash-cut scenes and overlapping narratives, the show demands that audiences stay alert, fully engaged, and ready for anything.
Emily Bailey takes us into the heart of her role as DEVIL, one of the play’s most striking and unsettling characters. From her first impression of the script to the way she developed DEVIL’s physicality, voice, and presence, Emily shares how this violent yet lyrical figure came to life on stage. She also reflects on the intense dynamics between DEVIL, ANGEL, and DOMINIQUE, and what she hopes audiences will feel when DEVIL takes command of the spotlight.
✨ Bold, experimental, and unlike anything you’ve seen before—this is Nagoya Players reinventing theater for today’s world.
名古屋プレイヤーズが贈る革新的な新作舞台 「駄作映画のシーンが現実になったら」。本インタビューでは、演出家のショーン・マーラーと女優のエミリー・ベイリーが、注目を集めるこの実験的作品の魅力を語ります。
ショーンは、この作品がどのようにライターズ・チャレンジから生まれ、そして私たちの日常に溢れる無限のコンテンツから着想を得たのかを明かします。彼はこの新しい舞台形式を 「ドゥームスクロール・シアター」 と呼び、デジタル時代の混沌としたエネルギーを舞台に映し出しています。テンポの速いカットと複数の物語が交錯するこの演出は、観客に一瞬たりとも気を抜かせません。
また、エミリー・ベイリーは、作品の中でも最も印象的で不穏な存在である DEVIL 役への挑戦を語ります。脚本を読んだ時の第一印象、そして暴力的でありながら叙情的・聖書的でもあるDEVILの声と身体性をどう形作ったのか。さらに、ANGELやDOMINIQUEとの緊張関係が、どのように彼女の演技を深めていったのかを明かします。観客にどのような感情を与えたいのか、エミリー自身の思いも語られます。
✨ 大胆かつ実験的。これまでにない新しい演劇体験を、ぜひ劇場でご体感ください。
Scenes From A Bad Film
Lived Out In Real Time
Estudio Marzo
September 27-28
13:00 & 18:00
Interview with Romeo & Juliet’s Bruno & Tiara
(日本語と英語の字幕) In this interview, the lead actors behind Ana Valdes Lim’s latest adaptation of Romeo & Juliet share their thoughts on bringing Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy to life. Bruno Beltran (ROMEO) and Tiara Beneragama (JULIET) discuss their characters and tell us what it’s like playing the iconic star-crossed lovers.
Bruno and Tiara are lovely actors to work with. With every rehearsal, they have grown an incredible amount, bringing a fresh and unique energy to Shakespeare’s classic love story. With modern twists and a passionate connection, this new adaptation takes us on a journey of love, fate, and tragedy. Come watch Bruno, Tiara, and the cast play out this epic tale at Chikusa Playhouse this weekend!
Nagoya Players Presents:
William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet
Adapted by Ana Valdes Lim
September 28-29, 2024
Chikusa Playhouse
Tickets are available via Cast & Crew, IPE Academy in Imaike, or via bank transfer via our webform.
Special thanks to Revonn at Filmoment for making this interview. Revonn is a very talented videographer. For more information about his work, please visit:
https://filmoment.myportfolio.com/
Or check out his videos on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/RevonnCadsawan
Interview with Romeo & Juliet’s Leoni
(日本語と英語の字幕) It’s been fascinating watching Leoni’s growth as a performer. Over the course of rehearsal, little by little, she has come out of her shell and blossomed into an emotional and expressive actor. We’re very proud of her and excited to see her take on a big role in Romeo & Juliet.
One important thing to know about Leoni: She is one of the sweetest people we’ve worked with, but please do not hand her any breakable props. She’s stronger than she looks;)
Nagoya Players Presents:
William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet
Adapted by Ana Valdes Lim
September 28-29, 2024
Chikusa Playhouse
Tickets are available via Cast & Crew, IPE Academy in Imaike, or via bank transfer via our webform.
Special thanks to Revonn at Filmoment for making this interview. Revonn is a very talented videographer. For more information about his work, please visit:
https://filmoment.myportfolio.com/
Or check out his videos on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/RevonnCadsawan
Interview with Romeo & Juliet’s Akemi Lima
(日本語と英語の字幕) Akemi Lima is a new member of Nagoya Players and an absolute delight. She came to us through NP Show Supporter FREEDOM Language School, and we can’t thank them enough for the introduction.
Akemi is new to Japan and has several plans for the future, namely language-learning and the performing arts, making her a natural fit with NP. Over the course of this production, Akemi has developed a lot as a performer, and we’re so excited to see her take the stage.
Please come show your support for Akemi and all of our other amazing newcomers. They’ve been working very hard to give Nagoya a memorable, fun, and exciting show.
Nagoya Players Presents: William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet Adapted by Ana Valdes Lim September 28-29, 2024 Chikusa Playhouse
Tickets are available via Cast & Crew, IPE Academy in Imaike, or via bank transfer via our webform.
Special thanks to Revonn at Filmoment for making this interview. Revonn is a very talented videographer. For more information about his work, please visit:
https://filmoment.myportfolio.com/
Or check out his videos on Youtube:
Interview with Romeo & Juliet’s Yoko Toki
(English Below) 名古屋プレイヤーズ英語演劇に初出演のようこさん。とても情熱的で演技力があり信頼できる新メンバーの一人です。近日公演の「ロミオとジュリエット」ではアブラハム役を演じ他のキャストと合同で演じるアンサンブルでも大活躍します。
彼女はトレーニングや練習に積極的に参加し、エネルギーを吹き込んでくれる新メンバーの一人。そんなようこさんだからこそ、練習を積み重ね次回舞台での配役を獲得することができました。英語力の高さは問題ではなく、「やればできる」という挑戦を持って益々腕を磨き上げていきます。
沢山準備して臨んだ彼女の英語劇初舞台を心待ちにしています。多くの方々の観覧をお待ちしています。
企画：名古屋プレイヤーズ
演目：「ロミオとジュリエット」ウィリアム・シェイクスピア作
脚本・監督：アナ・ヴァルデス・リム
公演日：２０２４年９月２８日（土）２９日（日）
会場：千種文化小劇場
チケットは名古屋プレイヤーズメンバー・IPEアカデミー今池・ウェブサイトより購入いただけます。
尚、この動画はフィルモーメントのレヴォンさんに制作を依頼しました。いつも素晴らしい作品を提供していただき感謝いたします。フィルモーメントの詳しい情報はウェブサイトまたはYouTubeをご覧ください。
(日本語と英語の字幕) Yoko is new to Nagoya Players and has impressed us with her passion, commitment, and ability. She’ll be playing the role of ABRAHAM and is also a key member of ENSEMBLE in Nagoya Players’ upcoming production on Romeo & Juliet.
Yoko is a great example of a newcomer who flourishes with training and practice. She first started with NP during our Acting Basics Workshop and showed great potential. From there, she auditioned and got a part in the show. And even though Yoko’s English isn’t perfect, she doesn’t let that stop her from participating and getting better.
Yoko has put in a lot of work preparing for the show, and we’re so excited to see her perform in her first English play. Please come out and support her and the other members of cast.
Nagoya Players Presents:
William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet
Adapted by Ana Valdes Lim
September 28-29, 2024
Chikusa Playhouse
Tickets are available via Cast & Crew, IPE Academy in Imaike, or via bank transfer via our webform.
Special thanks to Revonn at Filmoment for making this interview. Revonn is a very talented videographer. For more information about his work, please visit:
https://filmoment.myportfolio.com/
Or check out his videos on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/RevonnCadsawan
Interview with Romeo & Juliet’s Emily Bailey
(日本語と英語の字幕) Fan favorite Emily Bailey is back again. She’ll be playing the role of MERCUTIO in Nagoya Players’ upcoming production on Romeo & Juliet.
Emily has been performing with NP since 2019 and has taken on a wide variety of roles in that time. In this interview, we catch up with Emily and hear about her performances in 2023 — Edward Albee Showcase and Untolled. She then discusses her thoughts on MERCUTIO, Shakespeare, and more.
Emily is always a delight to watch perform, and her approach to the sword-wielding jokester of Romeo & Juliet, MERCUTIO, is unique and refreshing. Please come watch Emily in what is proving to be a very exciting and dynamic production.
Nagoya Players Presents:
William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet
Adapted by Ana Valdes Lim
September 28-29, 2024
Chikusa Playhouse
Tickets are available via Cast & Crew, IPE Academy in Imaike, or via bank transfer via our webform.
Special thanks to Revonn at Filmoment for making this interview. Revonn is a very talented videographer. For more information about his work, please visit:
https://filmoment.myportfolio.com/
Or check out his videos on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/RevonnCadsawan
Interview with Romeo & Juliet’s Nandini Shah
(日本語と英語の字幕) Nandini Shah is a new member of Nagoya Players and new to stage performance. She has been a shining example of someone who has taken their interest in the performing arts from simple curiosity to brilliant reality.
Nandini is a professional educator as well as an admirer of Shakespeare. As a teacher, she wanted to do more than just read and examine the texts of Shakespeare’s plays. Over the past year, she has embraced the challenge of learning how the plays are performed by actually performing in one of them.
Nandini will be playing LADY CAPULET in NP’s upcoming production of Romeo & Juliet. She has done a fantastic job learning stage performance, and every week we are impressed with her continued growth as a performer. Nandini is a powerful presence on stage, and we are certain her portrayal of LADY CAPULET will be a memorable one.
In this interview, we get to know more about Nandini, her background, motivations, and experience as a first-time performer with NP. Please come and support her and all the other wonderful new members of cast this September!
Nagoya Players Presents:
William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet
Adapted by Ana Valdes Lim
September 28-29, 2024
Chikusa Playhouse
Tickets are available via Cast & Crew, IPE Academy in Imaike, or via bank transfer via our webform.
Special thanks to Revonn at Filmoment for making this interview. Revonn is a very talented videographer. For more information about his work, please visit:
https://filmoment.myportfolio.com/
Or check out his videos on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/RevonnCadsawan
Interview with Romeo & Juliet’s Kory Alexander Majansky
(日本語と英語の字幕) Kory Alexander Majansky is a tour de force. Acting, movement, song, and dance, Kory can do it all. Everyone at NP has been absolutely blown away by their talent. Kory will be performing the role of FRIAR JOHN as well as ENSEMBLE in NP’s upcoming production of Romeo & Juliet.
Kory is a new arrival to Nagoya, recently moving here from the US where they studied acting in New York. They have also produced and directed their own original plays, and later this year will debut a new original work, The Marble Moons of Gakki Machi at Nanjare theater in Nagoya.
In this interview, we get to know a little more about Kory and the work they have been doing as an ensemble member. Kory is one of the best new talents we’ve ever seen. You definitely don’t want to miss their performance in Romeo & Juliet.
Nagoya Players Presents:
William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet
Adapted by Ana Valdes Lim
September 28-29, 2024
Chikusa Playhouse
Tickets are available via Cast & Crew, IPE Academy in Imaike, or via bank transfer via our webform.
And of special note, Kory is a student of the Meisner Technique and is teaching a movement-based workshop this month! Please check out their Instagram and message Kory for more details:
https://www.instagram.com/p/C8wlzIDP1XMaRrI-ldvUWNQdJf_GmO2DcrfobM0/
For more information about Kory’s original play debuting in Japan, The Marble Moons of Gakki Machi, please visit:
https://stagekam.com/the-marble-moons-of-gakki-machi
Special thanks to Revonn at Filmoment for making this interview. Revonn is a very talented videographer. For more information about his work, please visit:
https://filmoment.myportfolio.com/
Or check out his videos on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/RevonnCadsawan
Interview with Romeo & Juliet’s Ana Valdes Lim
(日本語と英語の字幕) Ana Valdes Lim has stolen the hearts of Nagoya Players, and we suspect that she’ll steal yours too. This September, Ana makes her directorial debut in Japan with her adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet.
Ana previously performed with NP as an actress, playing the role of GRANDMA in Edward Albee’s American Dream (2023). After which, she took on the position of acting coach and conducted a series of very successful acting workshops for NP. She’s now heading a large show with a cast of veterans and newcomers, full of music, song, combat, and dance. Ana is a very impressive artist, and we are so incredibly grateful to work with her.
In this interview, Ana shares a little bit about her process as an actor and director, as well as her thoughts on Shakespeare.
Please come watch Romeo & Juliet and see why everyone at NP is so excited and impressed with Ana:) Tickets are available via Cast & Crew, IPE Academy in Imaike, or via bank transfer via our webform.
Nagoya Players Presents:
William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet
Adapted by Ana Valdes Lim
September 28-29, 2024
Chikusa Playhouse
Special thanks to Revonn at Filmoment for making this interview. Revonn is a very talented videographer. For more information about his work, please visit:
https://filmoment.myportfolio.com/
Or check out his videos on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/RevonnCadsawan