An exploration of cultural appreciation through the lens of Japanese culture, specifically, the history of the kimono. This play was created by the cast with facilitation provided by Hannah Mariko Bell. This project was funded by the Young Leader's Fund (National Association of Japanese Canadians).
Kansha
Intrepid YOU Show:
November 2 & 3, 2018
University Club at the University of Victoria:
November 29, 2018
Barbara McIntyre Studio at the University of Victoria:
December 5, 2018
Tamao Nakashima (left) and Kaelan Bain (right) in Kansha. Photography by Annie Konstantinova
Samara Stanleigh (left), Tamao Nakashima (center), and Chantelle Potier (right) in Kansha Photography by Annie Konstantinova
Samara Stanleigh (left), Carter Gulseth (center), and Hilary Williams (right) in Kansha Photography by Annie Konstantinova
Tamao Nakashima (left) and Carter Gulseth (right) in Kansha. Photography by Annie Konstantinova
Production Team Credits:
Hannah Mariko Bell: Facilitator
Mikaela Haeusser: Stage Manager
Taryn Yoneda: Choreographer
Annie Konstantinova: Set and Costume Designer
Tori Isaak: Lighting Designer
Olivia Wheeler: Sound Designer
Darby Thorogood: Assistant Costume Designer
Gracia Joulie: Assistant Set Designer
Hina Nishioka: Cultural Consultant
Actor Credits:
Kaelan Bain: Meiji Spirit
Carter Gulseth: Heisei Spirit
Tamao Nakashima: Mariko Kawano
Samara Stanleigh: Edo Spirit
Chantelle Potier: Showa Spirit
Hilary Williams: Heian Spirit/Lady Montgomery
With Special Thanks To:
The Victoria Nikkei Cultural Society, Uminari Taiko and
The National Association of Japanese Canadians.
Antony Fenlon for his assistance with the taiko recording,
Mitsuko Uranaka for her assistance with dressing
Tamao Nakashima in the kimono for each show and
Emily Thiessen for filming the production