[Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre] 7-Day Drama Workshop for High School Students

Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (located in Toshima Ward, Tokyo) will hold the Youth Theatre Project in July and August 2026, where the next generation will experience stage art creation alongside cutting-edge artists.

In this program, high school students will participate as actors to experience drama creation. Led by playwright, director, and actor Ryo Horikoshi (Ayame Juhachiban), participants will create and perform a 15-minute piece titled "Harumachi Sumire" (written by Ryo Horikoshi) over seven days.

No drama experience required. This is a co-creation program open to all high school students.

Program Overview Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Youth Theatre Project: "7 Days to Encounter My Actor Self—An Introduction to Summer Theatre for High School Students" Dates: July 25 (Sat), 26 (Sun), July 30 (Thu) – August 3 (Mon), 2026 (7 sessions in total) 1. July 25 (Sat) 11:00–17:00: Orientation and script reading 2. July 26 (Sun) 11:00–17:00: Casting 3. July 30 (Thu) 11:00–17:00: Rehearsal 4. July 31 (Fri) 11:00–17:00: Rehearsal 5. Aug 1 (Sat) 11:00–17:00: Rehearsal 6. Aug 2 (Sun) 11:00–17:00: Music alignment and rehearsal 7. Aug 3 (Mon) 11:00–17:00: Performance (open to the public) Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Rehearsal Room L, Symphony Space Instructor: Ryo Horikoshi (Playwright, Director, Actor / Ayame Juhachiban) Target: High school students Fee: 1,000 yen (tax included) Capacity: Approx. 15 people Website: https://www.geigeki.jp/performance/event403/ Organizer: Tokyo Metropolitan Government / Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)

Application Deadline: June 20 (Sat)