Magical Mask, Mime and Music of Japan

The Arcata Playhouse 2018 Family Fun Series celebrates its 12th annual season for children and families with performances on March 16 & 17 and will continue thru May with a different events each month. The opening performance features internationally renowned Japanese storyteller and performer Kuniko Yamamoto in “Magical Mask, Mime and Music of Japan”. Yamamoto enchants audiences of every age with dramatic storytelling using myths and fables from ancient and modern Japan, spiced with social revelations to educate and amuse. She uses traditional Japanese music, handcrafted masks, stylized movement and a touch of magic to create an artistic balance of illusion and reality. Every show encourages audience interaction and participation, with each narrative carefully selected for cultural and moral perspectives. Yamamoto was part of the series in 2012 and is thrilled to be returning to the Arcata Playhouse. www.kunikotheater.com.