#53 'Did the Rakugo Club Lead to a Dead End for the Path to Theater!?' Guests: DontTrust's Kento Hoshi & Kozue Yamashita
In this episode, we welcome Kento Hoshi and Kozue Yamashita from the young Niigata-based theater troupe 'DontTrust' as our guests to dive deep into their theatrical backgrounds. With our personality Berio-san away, Sho Watanabe from LittleRock steps in as our pinch-hitting partner.
The catalyst for entering the world of theater was in an unexpected place.
The conversation begins by tracing the roots of how our guests first stepped into the world of theater. From their theatrical experiences during their student days to the anecdotes behind founding the troupe 'DontTrust,' the talk is filled with a passion for the stage. In particular, the reasons they share for being so deeply immersed in theater have a charm that listeners will surely find themselves drawn into.
Activities in that theater troupe are connected to the present.
In the middle of the episode, the discussion turns to their participation in the Niigata-based theater and sketch comedy group 'Chuoyama Modern.' They reveal a certain role they took on within 'Chuoyama Modern,' and Watanabe-san's reaction upon hearing it was quite memorable.
The charm of the theatrical stage is immeasurable.
They share real voices regarding the hardships they faced as theater practitioners, such as activity restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. As they explore how to express themselves in limited spaces, Hoshi-san discusses the perspectives he incorporates into 'DontTrust' performances, but please listen to the full episode for the rest of the story.
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