Anime Momotaro

Performance Dates
-

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.)

Production Information

Approximate Running Time
72 minutes

Cast

Performer
Role
Momotaro
Old Man/Monmon/Inu
Old Woman/Nakoman/Kiji
Daimon/Saru
Puppeteer

Creative Team

Set Designer
Costume Designer
Choreographer for musicals
Sound Designer
Lighting Designer
Other
Cultural Advisor: Terry Hong