At the Chuo Ward Folk Tenmonkan (Time Dome Akashi), a special exhibition "Tsukiji Small Theater and its surroundings-Focusing on New Collections-" began on April 11 (Saturday). In addition to performance posters and stage equipment models related to Japan's first permanent theater permanent theater "Tsukiji Small Theater", it displays a collection of new materials. Admission is free until May 24th (Sun).
The Tsukiji Small Theater was formed in 1924 (1924) mainly by Yoshi Hijikata and Kaoru Osanai. The performance continued during the "New Theater Movement" at that time, and a theater company that led to today was born. It was destroyed by fire in the Tokyo air raid in March 1945 and closed its curtain. The site is 2-11-17 Tsukiji, with monuments and explanation boards erected.
The exhibits include a layout drawing of the small theater and a number of performance posters coloring the pre-Showa War period. The theater, with less than 500 seats, was said to have a slope on the floor to make it easier for spectators to see the stage. It is natural now, but it was the first facility in Japan at that time.
There are many new collections such as original drawings and costume image drawings of Tanabe who was in charge of stage equipment at Tsukiji Small Theater and played an active part in the movie world after the war, so it seems that you can get a glimpse of the essence of stage creation. @ Akira Makibuchi
