The Japan-America Society of Indiana
presents
The Laughter of Japan!
Rakugo
Japanese Sit-Down Comedy
featuring
Katsura Sanshi
Popular television star!
Friday, June 28, 2002
7:30 Performance
Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University
Indianapolis
Don�t miss a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience
this wonderful blend of humor in English and Japanese.
In an exciting
program that bridges that language barrier with uproarious laughter, Katsura
Sanshi, world acclaimed rakugo master, or comic storyteller, brings
Japanese-style �sit-down� comedy -- as opposed to American �stand-up� comedy --
to Indianapolis for a one-night-only engagement.� Katsura Sanshi is a famous television entertainer in Japan who is
viewed nightly on prime time entertainment shows, in a weekly drama series, and
in movies.� He has been called �the
David Letterman of Japan.�
Rakugo, or comedic storytelling, is an art-form
unique to Japan.� Dressed in kimono,
seated on a cushion with only a towel and fan as props, the rakugo
master tells fascinating stories with numerous characters involved in funny
situations.� Relying solely on voice,
gestures and facial expressions, the storyteller captures the imagination of
the audience and brings to life a parade of unforgettable characters.� While much of rakugo repertoire dates
to the 16th and 17th centuries, Katsura Sanshi is hailed
as the leader of new rakugo, which tells newly created stories in tune
with modern life.� All of the stories
embrace the warmth, humor and emotion of universal human experience.�
The performance
will be in English and Japanese, with English interpretation headsets
available.
TICKETS ON SALE SOON!
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE
JAPAN-AMERICA SOCIETY OF INDIANA:
Tel: (317) 635-0123���������������������������������������������� Fax: (317) 635-1452������������������������������ Email:
[email protected]
�The Laughter of Japan� Tour of
New York City, Chicago and Indianapolis
is made possible by with support from
Yoshimoto Kogyo
Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Chicago
Japan Airlines
Tickets:� $38� Premiere Seating
������������������������������� $28� Main Floor and First Terrace
������������������������������� $22� Rear of Main Floor
������������������������������� $22� Students
Tickets available at: ����������� Clowes Memorial Hall Box Office����� (317) 940-6444 and (800) 732-0804
����������������������������������������������� Japan-America
Society of Indiana��� (317) 635-0123 FAX
(317) 635-1452
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all Ticketmaster (LOGO) ticket centers and
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by phone (317) 239-1000 (service charges apply)
Sponsors:
Butler University
Indiana Japan Chamber
Japan Foundation
Toyota Motor Manufacturing,
Indiana
Aisin
Barnes &
Thornburg
Cinergy
Consulate General of
Japan
Fifth Third Bank
Subaru-Isuzu
Automotive
Keihin Indiana
Precision Technology
KYB Manufacturing
Digital Audio Disc
Corporation
NTN Driveshaft
Panasonic
SMC Corporation of
America
Toyota Industrial
Equipment Manufacturing
TV Japan
Nachi Technology
With support
from:
Storytelling Arts of
Indiana
Indiana Japanese
Language School
Japanese American
Citizens League
Comedy Arts of
Indianapolis
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�The Laughter of Japan� with Katsura Sanshi�������������� Friday, June 28, 7:30 p.m.
Ticket Order Form �������������� Orders by mail must be placed no later than Thursday,
June 20.
Name
_________________________________________
Address
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City/State/Zip
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Tel:
__________________ Email: ________________________ Fax: _____________________
Number of tickets
at:� ____________$38� Premiere Seating
����������������������������������������������� ____________$28� Main Floor and First Terrace
����������������������������������������������� ____________$22� Rear of Main Floor
����������������������������������������������� ____________$22� Students
Total Enclosed: �� $____________
Please make check
payable and mail to:
Japan-America
Society of Indiana; 51 South New Jersey Street; Indianapolis, Indiana
46204-2616
Tel: (317) 635-0123 Fax: (317) 635-1452������������ email: [email protected]