The Dog – Eleven Questions to the Answer ‘Dog’

Overview

First piece from the 'Anzu’ology' series, a collection of works created from the voices of animals "awakened from the dark, chaotic memories of this world and the next", and also featured creatures such as insects and crocodiles. First performed in Freiburg (Germany) in 1987.

- A young man's ultimate destination is, as expected,
That cosy room with a fire burning brightly.
A dog flies straight in.
Suddenly, a charlatan at the window. -

-Anzu’ology: Anzu's Altas of Animals I

Details

Title

The Dog – Eleven Questions to the Answer ‘Dog’

Performance creator(s)

Anzu Furukawa

Direction/Choreography

Choreographed and Directed by: Anzu Furukawa

Venue

Jean-Jean

Performance date(s)

18 December 1987 - 19 December 1987

Performer(s) and staff

Performer: Anzu Furukawa (Dance Butter), Haruyo Saito (Dance Butter), Satoko Shimizu (Dance Butter), Takako Suzuki (Dance Butter), Orie Yamada (Dance Butter)
Stage Design: Hiromi Yokoo
Publicity Design: Hiromi Yokoo
Video: Anzen-Daiichi Production

Genre

Butoh