Shogun Macbeth

Synopsis

A Japanese adaptation by John R. Briggs videotaped at the Playhouse 46. The costumes are those of a samurai army, the witches wear Kabuki make-up, and the set is dominated by a large, sculptured Buddha. There are many textual cuts and a framing device of a blind storyteller.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Recording date

5 Dec 1986

Duration

125 mins

Credits

Director

John R. Briggs

Production Design

Tina Charney

Costume

Atushi Moriyasu

Cast

Ernest Abuba	Macbeth
Freda Foh Shen	Lady Macbeth
Norris M. Shimabuku	Macduff
Mel Duane Gionson	Malcolm
Raul Aranas	Banquo
Donald Li	King Duncan
Lori Tanaka	Fleance
Michael G. Chin	Donalbain
Natsuko Ohanma	Lady Macduff
Shigeko Suga	Gentlewoman

Additional Details

Theatre

Playhouse 46

Theatre company

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre

Production type

Stage Recordings

Historical period

Medieval

Plays

Macbeth

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Kabuki; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Multicultural casting

Notes

Reviews

Mel Gussow, The New York Times (21 November 1986).

Archive

Name

Theatre on Film and Tape (TOFT)

Email

toft@nypl.org

Web

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Phone

+ 1 (212) 870-1642

Fax

(212) 8701868

Address

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New York,New York
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USA