Shuzenji
Set in Edo-era Japan, "Shuzenji" tells the story of two lovers. It is an original work created by Ballet Pixelle founder and director Inarra Saarinen, with music by the popular Japanese composer Solary Clary.
ACT I -
Tokai and Sakura are locked in an embrace. Suddenly, Tokai is surrounded by four enraged Oiran, or courtesans. They are jealous of the love between Tokai and his lover, Sakura. He tries to fight back, but in a jealous rage they kill him. Sakura sees his death and his spirit leave his body. He has become a yurei -- a spirit that is tied to the place of a violent death.
ACT II -
Sakura knows Tokai's spirit must still be at Shuzenji. Her deep love for Tokai calls his spirit and he transforms into Tokai in human form! They dance in love and delight. Now Tokai's spirit is free and he can leave the place of his death, Shuzenji. However, Sakura cannot bear to lose him again. She kills herself to become a ghost herself and join him in the afterlife.
ACT III -
Now that Sakura and Tokai are released from their earthly bonds, they unite in the spirit world -- a place of unlimited souls. Surrounded by Obake women, they marry in the spirit world and are together forever in unending love. This is the tale of Shuzenji.
Performers
Amelie Dibou
Deyna Broek
Lina Lageos
Neena Botanical
Pyper Dollinger
Tatiana Kurri
Tik Merlin
Vivienne Darcy
Crew
Calia Cachin
Espresso Saarinen
Halden Beaumont
Mark Cassini
Mariel Voyunicef
Willis Rossini
Asami Larsson