▽contact Gonzo × dot architects "Tokamachi Putter Golf??? Cup!!"

The competition is organised together with members of contact Gonzo and dot architects. Together with the participants, they will make their own original putter and travel around the course. A special course will appear just for that day. Original trophies from previous tournaments will also be available.

[Tokamachi Putter Golf??? Club!!] A handmade “putting golf course” where everyone from children to adults can make their own original putters and have fun. Even those who are unsure of the rules can watch a video in advance and enjoy the game. There are also various tricks, which are very popular with children. With your original putter, you can aim for the championship and win the Tokamachi Putter Golf? Cup! Let’s enjoy the Tokamachi Putter Golf Cup!

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▽Yohaku "Shadow alter-ego relay"

The body planning unit Yohaku has been presenting performance works in freely transforming forms and media. In this exhibition, they will stage a one-day-only performance of their 《Amida Crossing》 work. Watch them move busily from near and far.

“Huh? My alter ego won’t do what I say!” Something is going on, and the workers are gathering around, looking for things and carrying them, but ……, they seem to be in real trouble.

Choreography, composition and direction: YOHAKU
Performer: Aizawa Koto, Ino Mone, Kamii Nana, Sugimoto Neon, Hoshi Hiroka, Nakamura Akari
Music: Scarlet / Dé Domhnaigh
Production: Akiyama Kilarla, Nakamura Akari, Nukata Hiromi, Kamii Nana (YOHAKU)

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▽Switch Research Institute "Echigo-Tsumari MonET Switch"

Switch Soken, which has staged ‘3 to 30 second plays that start when a switch is pressed’ all over Japan, makes its first appearance in Echigo-Tsumari! As an event of the special exhibition “87-Day Square Adventure with Captain MonET”, a special mini-performance of “Switch” unique to Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET ! You press the switch and become an audience member or the protagonist of the story?

Selected performances from the ‘switches’ that have been researched and developed so far are arranged in a MonET version and installed here and there in the corridor. This is an experiential work in which site-specific momentary theatre unfolds simultaneously. A crazy and peaceful festive space appears around the square pond for one day only! Plans are to be made! Part-time researchers = performers are invited for this performance. We are looking for part-time researchers = performers for this performance. You want to push the switch, you want to be pushed, come and join us! To the banks of the delightful square pond!

Created by: Switch Research Institute / Written and directed by: Mitsuse Yubie
Research and development/performance: Oishi Masahiro, Yano Masayuki, Mitsuse Yubie + part-time researchers

【End of application】The "87-Day Square Adventure with Captain MonET" related events of Switch Research Institute "Echigo-Tsumari MonET Switch"

From the Director.

We are Switch Research Institute, a Tokyo-based company that researches, develops and performs unusual forms of theatre, mainly on the streets of various locations. We have been invited to perform a special mini-performance of our work in “87-Day Square Adventure with Captain MonET”. Special and mini? How’s the heart of the seemingly contradictory statement? This is a mini event. At first, there was a proposal to hold a workshop. However, the exhibition organisers’ passionate wish to have many people enjoy the event, and our desire to perform in such a happy exhibition and museum, led us to invite a wide range of performers from inside and outside Niigata Prefecture to perform a work unique to the Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET. The work will be performed in the museum. We would like to ask for your help in realising this work! From those who want to participate in the festival in a fun and casual way, to those who are keen on theatre and know their stuff! We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Director of Switch Research Institute, Mitsuse Yubie

From the Deputy Director.

Switch is a slightly different form of theatre: a short play of about 30 seconds, performed repeatedly each time the audience ‘presses’ the switch. It is significantly shorter than many other theatre productions, with fewer lines, fewer set-ups and less rehearsal time (only one workshop and one rehearsal!), so the hurdle to participation is low for those with no acting experience, and we think it will be easy for them to take part. For those who have experience in acting, it is different and more rewarding and fun than theatre, where many people see the play at once in a theatre. We have received fulfilling feedback from the actors who have participated so far every time. So we are sincerely looking forward to receiving applications from many people, regardless of their acting experience. Whether or not we can realise the performance depends on your application. We are earnestly looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you very much!

Oishi Masahiro, Deputy Director, Switch Research Institute

How to apply

Please send an email with the following required information to the application address

Title: “Echigo-Tsumari MonET Switch participation request”
(1) Your name (furigana) (2) Your age (3) Your address (4) Your contact details (telephone number and email address) (5) One photo (6) Reason for applying (7) Whether you have theatre experience. If yes, please give a brief history of your activities. If not, please describe briefly what you usually do, such as work.　(8) Division you are applying for (A or B division) (9) Remarks (e.g. rehearsal ng time).

Notes.
The Open Workshop is a workshop where you will learn about ‘Switch’, create and perform a trial performance together with Switch Soken members. Participation is mandatory.
Participation in the Open Study Group is not mandatory for those who have performed in Switch. Please indicate in your application email whether you wish to attend or not.
Please indicate in your application email whether you wish to participate or not.
No remuneration, travel or accommodation expenses will be paid for participation in this work.
If you are coming from far away, please arrange your own transport. Accommodation will be provided at the Sansho House, a facility of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale.
In the event of a large number of applicants, a document screening will be carried out.

Anti-harassment policy
The EAF will not tolerate any form of discrimination and violence at the creative site of the performance and will strive to create a safe and secure environment, both physically and mentally, for all participants.
We will not use intimidating or violent language or make unauthorised physical contact.