Theaters and Concert Halls
STRANGE Lab.
SPAC-Shizuoka Performing Arts Center
Project Objectives
In Japan, the field of street theater remains underdeveloped compared to traditional indoor productions, with few dedicated artists, staff, or critics. However, younger generations are increasingly drawn to immersive and participatory formats, such as immersive or experiential theater. Street theater offers an accessible entry point into international markets for these emerging artists. This project supports the creation of original street theater works by young Japanese artists as part of the Strange Seed Shizuoka festival, aiming to increase their visibility on the global stage.
Project Approach
This project strengthens SPAC’s role as an international training hub for street theater creation, a field with strong future potential. Four emerging artists supported by the program present their works annually at “Strange Seed Shizuoka,” a street theater in Shizuoka City. This initiative promotes entry into the global performing arts market while showcasing Shizuoka’s rich cultural foundation.