Behind the Fight: SUMO Co-Fight Director James Yaegashi on Choreographing Powerful Stage Combat
Dive into the intense world of stage combat in SUMO with Co-Fight Director James Yaegashi, as he reveals the intricate process of choreographing the dynamic and powerful fight scenes in this groundbreaking play. 🥋 Discover how Yaegashi’s expertise in stage combat brings an authentic, visceral edge to SUMO, a production that seamlessly blends the raw physicality of sumo wrestling with the artistry of live performance.
SUMO is set to premiere at The Public Theater in February 2025, under the visionary direction of Ralph B. Peña. With Yaegashi's masterful fight direction, this play promises to be an unmissable Off-Broadway experience, offering audiences a rare glimpse into the disciplined world of sumo wrestling.
'True victory is victory over oneself.'
Set in an elite sumo training facility in Tokyo, SUMO follows six men as they practice, eat, love, play, and ultimately, fight for their place in the world.
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