i want to be MUSASHI: a clown samurai fantasy

Noontime Theatre Productions presents the New York premiere of i want to be MUSASHI: a clown samurai fantasy. This solo clown show is inspired by the legend of Japan’s greatest samurai warrior, Miyamoto Musashi and one clown’s fantasy to be him. Written and performed by Brooklyn based clown, Christopher Lueck, this show combines his antics with chanbara Japanese sword fighting.

Not a children’s show.

The story follows a clown who is frustrated and angry with his banal life. Then he discovers sword fighting and Musashi, a samurai warrior. Will he grow through his samurai dreams or fall deeper into his own imagination?

The stories of Musashi, and study of Japanese sword fighting, inspire the show. Elements from samurai novels, movies, video games, and historical documents are combined with traditional sword practice and clowning to tell the story. It’s the only show that invites select audience members on stage to literally beat them over the head with its positive message.

Schedule

Tuesday, August 15 @ 7:00pm
Wednesday, August 16 @ 3:00pm
Sunday, August 20 @ 5:00pm
Wednesday, August 23 @ 5:15pm
Saturday, August 26 @ 7:00pm