Ohayo SMAP!
June.14-June.18,1999

June.14(Mon):
I would like to talk lots about my stage play "Geshoto Kitan" this week. Ah, the title of the play "Geshoto Kitan" is quite a difficult title.(laughing) It is categorized as underground action drama. It is more or less of alternative underground tone. It is also a very action oriented play involving illusions and dolls, which is visually very important. My role is a puppeteer in the early Showa era(about 70 years ago) who is looking for moon crystal to a small island. Speaking of dolls appearing in the play, I use dolls and do ventriloquism in the play. Also, the play uses the doll created by Mr. Hiroshi Hori, who is a famous doll creator and also appears in the play as a doll operation supervisor. Ah, there are so many elements in this play to enjoy. Yes, I will continue to talk about the play tomorrow.

June.15(Tue):
Yes, ah, I have been talking about my play "Geshoto Kitan" this week. My role is a mysterious puppeteer. As I mentioned yesterday a little bit, I do ventriloquism in this play. Also, the life size doll, operated by Mr.Hiroshi Hori, a famous doll creator, appears in this play. This doll is very emotional despite the fact this is just a doll. The doll is more emotional than human. I guess we all have a notion of doll as an emotionless thing. Because of this notion, even a little bit of emotion, which can be seen in the doll, looks very emotional. It is incredible. It is a beautiful doll. I dance with the doll and it is more like under the magic spell of the doll. This will be very interesting. Yes.

June.16(Wed):
I have been talking about "Geshoto Kitan" the play, which I am doing now. Ah, well, this play is very much into the details of not only the story but also the other aspects. Princess Tenko, the famous illusionist, does the illusion. Basically, these special affects are called magic or illusion, such as the body parts separate in to the pieces, well, you will know what I am talking about if you see it. There are many surprising illusions in this play. Then, the play itself is very straight. It has the aspect of very entertaining musical and the flavor of underground theater that really reflects the nature of stage play. These two aspects are blended very well and created the new type of stage play. Oh, everyone, please come to the theater.

June.17(Thu):
Yes, I have been talking about "Geshoto Kitan" the stage play this week. The play was written by Mr. Kazuki Nakajima, who is the member of "Shinkansen" the theater troop. "Shinkansen" the theater troop is very famous. It is very energetic and funny. It has the Kansai style comedic flavor of ciaos. (laughing) However, he wrote "Geshoto Kitan" which has more of underground theater flavor. I know it is hard for you to imagine but the play has a fine balance of both flavors. And, the story was set on the early Showa period that is about 70 years ago. The stage set and costume reflect the early Showa period very much. I wear cape through out the play. (laughing) Yeah, I always have the desire to disguise myself and I really enjoy wearing the cape in the play. I hope you will enjoy the costumes of this play, too. Well, for the final note, I am wearing the costume designed by Mr. Hiroshi Hori when I dance with the doll created by Mr. Hori. The play will continue for while. I will work hard because Ginza is a nice place.

June.18(Fri):
Yes, I have been talking about "Geshoto Kitan" the stage play this week. For the last day of this topic, I will talk about my co-stars. This play has lots of stage actors, such as Mr. Yuichi Haba, Ms. Megumi Kobashi and Mr. Ginnojo Yamazaki. Ms. Megumi Kobashi appeared on "Terauchi Kantaro Ikka" the TV drama. Her role in the stage play is very well suited for her and it is easy to work with her since we share the same vibes. Ah, Mr. Haba, who used to be a member of "Yume no Minyusha" the stage troop, moves around the stage in the style of "Yume no Minyusha" to cover me since I am not moving much on the stage. (laughing) He covers me a lot. I am grateful to all co-stars. Yeah. Well, I would like to have some dignity since I am the head of this stage play. The play will be continued till 27th. Please come and see.

Ohayo SMAP