Performers of traditional performing arts held a press conference to discuss that the National Theater in Tokyo, which closed last year for reconstruction, has no idea when it will reopen due to poor bidding and other factors. He expressed a sense of crisis when it comes to survival.
The National Theater closed at the end of October last year for reconstruction due to its aging condition, but due to two unsuccessful bids, it is no longer clear when the theater will reopen, which was originally scheduled for five years later in the fall of 2029.
In response to this, 10 performers from various genres of traditional performing arts such as Kabuki, Bunraku, and Japanese dance held a press conference on the 16th, stating that if theaters remain closed for a long time, it will affect the survival of the culture, and they urge the early reopening of theaters. appealed.
Of these, Kabuki actor Tokizo Nakamura said, ``This is a very serious problem,'' and added, ``We need a successful bid next time, so that the National Theater can restart Kabuki tori-kyogen and revival Kyogen, which the National Theater has been working on for a long time.'' I want you to go.''
Minosuke Nishikawa, a Japanese dancer who has used the National Theater as a base for his presentations, said, ``If this situation continues for the next 10 years, where should I look for a place to perform?There is already a trend of businesses related to dance going out of business. "I feel that Japanese dance is in crisis."
Katsushiro Kineya, a Nagauta performer, also appealed, ``Considering the gap until the restart, I feel a sense of crisis for the survival of Nagauta and the decline of classical performing arts.I want it to restart as soon as possible in order to nurture the next generation.''
National Theater Redevelopment Headquarters: ``Considering cost reduction, hoping to reopen as soon as possible''
The rebuilding of the National Theater is a redevelopment project that utilizes private funds, mainly rebuilding the theater but also building facilities such as hotels and offices.
The National Theater has said that the reason behind the two unsuccessful bids for redevelopment projects since October is the recent rise in the cost of construction materials, and is considering cost reductions, including revising plans. That's what I'm doing.
The National Theater Redevelopment Headquarters commented, ``We will consider cost reductions, including reviewing the standards we require, and we would like to closely monitor construction market trends and restart the redevelopment project as soon as possible.'' I am.