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Matsumoto Performing Arts Centre

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Project Objectives

The theater, which appointed Midori Kurata as the new artistic director of the dance department from FY2024, is working to strengthen its dance programs.. The project aims to establish contemporary dance as a core part of local culture and to cultivate new audiences beyond those already familiar with theater. By offering experiences unique to this region to both artists and the community, the theater strives to function as a cultural institution capable of directly sharing its unique artistic identity from a regional city to the world.

Project Approach

Under the guidance of Midori Kurata, Artistic Director of the dance division, three dancer-choreographers and one production coordinator will be in residence in Matsumoto City on a recurring basis. They will create new works inspired by the region's nature, traditional arts, and community. Aligned with the theatre’s “open theatre” concept, they will engage the community while nurturing talent to promote the unique art born from this region globally.

Matsumoto City Arts and Culture Foundation
(Matsumoto Performing Arts Centre)

The Matsumoto Arts and Culture Promotion Foundation promotes independent cultural and artistic activities among local citizens and provides opportunities to engage with high-quality artistic expression.
Through the management and operation of cultural facilities, it aims to preserve, develop, and create regional culture, contributing to the formation of a vibrant and enriching society.
The Matsumoto Performing Arts Centre features a main hall with adjustable seating (750 to 1,800 seats), a 288-seat small theater, and a 360-seat experimental theater. Equipped to accommodate advanced performing arts productions as well as conventions and diverse usage needs, it serves as a central cultural facility for the region.
As a cultural hub of Matsumoto, the center offers opportunities to enjoy a wide range of performing arts while actively supporting citizen-led creative initiatives. Through diverse forms of cultural exchange, it aims to enrich community life and foster a deeper appreciation for the arts.

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