Rashomon
University Theatre
Beau Meyer
John Wang (Tajomaru) and Ryan Siddell (Deputy) in the University Theatre production of "Rashomon."
If a samurai falls in a forest, can the truth be found? Akira Kurosawa pondered the elusive nature of facts in his 1950 film Rashomon, the story of a crime involving a dead samurai, the assault of his wife, and a well-known bandit. Based on short stories by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, Kurosawa's film was recreated as a 1950s Tony Award-nominated play written by Fay Kanin and Michael Kanin; David Furumoto directs a new adaptation of the Kanins’ work for University Theatre.
press release: Director David Furumoto leads cast members Nan Asuncion, Reez Bailey, Ben Delheim, Allison Hesselberg, Liam McCarthy, Ryan Siddell, John Wang, and Rae Wasson in a dramatic retelling of this influential and powerful story.
Content Warning: This play contains mature content including depictions of physical violence and sexual assault.
Please Note: Due to restrictions regarding UW campus events, seating is limited. Seating has been adapted to allow social distancing can be maintained by all those attending (vaccinated and unvaccinated). In addition, individuals who are not vaccinated should wear a face covering.
Performances will be held September 16-26, 2021 in the Ronald E. Mitchell Theatre, Vilas Hall 821 University Avenue Madison WI 53706. Also, UW Cinematheque will be showing the original 1950 film of “Rashomon” directed by Akira Kurosawa Friday September 10 at 7:00 PM in 4070 Vilas Hall.
Tickets go on sale August 30, 2021.
Ticket Prices: $10 Preview
$25 Adult; $20 Senior (62 +); $20 UW Faculty/Staff (ID); $15 UW Students (ID); $10 Children (K-12); $10 Group Sales (10 tickets or more)
To Order Tickets:
1. Call 608-265-2787
2. Online www.artsticketing.wisc.edu
3. Walk up sales: Memorial Union Box Office 800 Langdon Street
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00 PM-6:00 PM, Saturdays 11:00 AM-2:00 PM, Closed Sundays
Tickets may also be purchased in the Mitchell Theatre Lobby prior to the performance – the lobby Box Office opens 1 hour before show-time and remains open until 30 min past curtain.
Performance Calendar:
Thursday July 15 @ 7:30pm (Preview)
Friday July 16 @ 7:30pm (Opening Night)
Saturday July 17 @ 7:30pm
Sunday July 18 @ 2:00pm
Thursday July 22 @ 7:30pm
Friday July 23 @ 7:30pm
Saturday July 24 @ 7:30pm
Sunday July 25 @ 2:00pm
Scot Shepley
Pronouns: he, him, his
Publicity and Development Coordinator
6162 Vilas Communication Hall
Madison WI 53706-1497
Phone: 608-262-6551
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