An old couple in ancient Japan long for a child. They have their wish granted when a huge peach floats down the river and breaks open to reveal a baby boy. They name him Momotaro, and he grows up to be the strongest young man in all of Japan. But Momotaro's village has a tiny problem... GIANT OGRES! Ogres have been bullying the villagers for years, and Momotaro decides he must make a stand. With the help of friends - the dog Inu, the monkey Saru, and the bird Kiki - Momotaro meets his foes face-to-face. Performed in the style of popular anime cartoons with traditional Japanese influences, this action-packed staging of Japan's most famous folktale teaches powerful lessons about inner strength and how creativity, kindness, and cooperation win out over brute force. (Best for ages 5-10.)
Presented by Imagination Stage
| Show Type Children's Theater |
Running Time 72 minutes (1 Intermission) |
Appropriate For All Ages |
Price Ranges $10 - $25 |
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Box Office Phone: 301-280-1660
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| Saturday | 11:00am | 01:30pm | 04:00pm |
Special Performances
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Sign-interpreted
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| Performer | Role |
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| Jacob Yeh | Momotaro |
| Phil Reid | Old Man/Monmon/Inu |
| Tia Shearer | Old Woman/Nakoman/Kiji |
| Rafael Untalan | Daimon/Saru |
| Ryan Sellers | Puppeteer |
| Playwrights | Alvin Chan, Eric Johnson, and Honolulu Theatre for Youth |
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| Director |
Eric Johnson |
| Costume Designer |
Deb Svigny |
| Set Designer |
Natsu Onoda Power |
| Sound Designer |
Chris Baine |
| Choreographer |
Alvin Chan |
| Lighting Designer |
Zac Gilbert |
| Adapted Bys |
Alvin Chan, Eric Johnson, and Honolulu Theatre for Youth |
| Other |
Cultural Advisor: Terry Hong |