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AMATERASU ZA is a nonprofit Japanese/English bilingual theater company that brings both Japanese and worldwide Classical plays to the audiences. Founded and led by veteran Japanese American theater artist Ako Dachs. In Japanese mythology AMATERASU is the name of the goddess of the Sun, literally meaning “that which illuminates”, and ZA means “theater/gathering”.
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Amaterasu Za is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization. Your tax-deductible contribution will help us realize AMATERASU ZA's vision to stir the heart, open the mind, and illuminate our shared humanity through theater, film, and video projects that present re-imaginings of both contemporary and classic American and English works seen through the lens of traditional Japanese art and movement theater forms.
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ABOUT AMATERASU ZA THEATER COMPANY
Our mission is to bring together talented bilingual theater artists of all backgrounds to explore classic and contemporary Japanese theater works for both Japanese and English-speaking audiences. Our programs include:
- Ongoing classes and workshops in both traditional Japanese movement theatre techniques;
- Bringing significant traditional Japanese theater makers and musicians from Japan to NYC for performances for American audiences;
- Productions of re-imaginings of both American and English classical plays, all presented with and inspired by traditional Japanese movement theater and music.
Through our work, we will cultivate artistic excellence, foster a deeper understanding between cultures, provide the opportunity for audiences and artists living in the U.S. to explore their cultural heritage; and promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and community.
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ABOUT AKO
Founding Artistic Director Ako Dachs is a Japanese actor, director, and Kabuki Dance choreographer and a former member of the famed Takarazuka Theatre Company in Japan. She has appeared in Japanese, English and American films and television shows, including the upcoming FX series Shogun, Snow Falling On Cedars, a BBC-film called Prisoners In Time with John Hurt and Randall Duk Kim, I Origin, No Reservations, Twelve, 30 Rock And Mercy. She has appeared in stage productions in New York including Kentucky [EST], God Said This [Primary Stages, 2019 Lucille Lortel Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play nominee], and Moscow, Moscow, Moscow, Moscow, Moscow [MCC]. Regionally Ako has appeared in three seasons at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and in plays at regional theaters such as Arena Stage, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Pittsburgh Public Theater, and ACT.
Ako has written, adapted, directed or acted in all Amaterasu Za productions since 2018. most recently the critically acclaimed off Broadway production ‘CHUSHINGURA - 47 Ronin’. Ako is a certified teacher of Japanese Kabuki Dance. As a Japanese authenticity advisor, Ako has contributed to many stage and screen productions.