Circle Theatre invites Panhandle residents to a full day of creativity and cultural exploration with Momotaro at Legacy of the Plains Museum, a hands-on workshop celebrating Japanese arts, folklore, and performance.This engaging event, inspired by the beloved Japanese folktale of Momotaro and led by artists of all abilities, will run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, and is free to the public.
The day-long series of workshops will immerse participants in traditional and contemporary Japanese art forms.Visitors can fold origami characters, learn Odori (traditional Japanese dance), craft Bunraku-style puppets and Noh theatre masks, sing folk songs such as Teru Bozu and Oni no Pantsu, and conclude with haiku poetry and reflection. The day will culminate in a short performance demonstration of Momotaro: The Peach Boy of Japan by members of Circle Theatre’s ensemble.
“This workshop is about connecting culture, creativity, and community,” says Circle Theatre Co-Artistic Director Courtney Stein Cairncross.
