Postcards from Ihatov

June 6-23, 2024

Adapted and Directed by Natsu Onoda Power

World Premiere

Adapted from the works of Kenji Miyazawa, including the classic “Night on the  Galactic Railroad.” This spellbinding tale of friendship, self-discovery, and the transcendent power of imagination takes audiences on a cosmic journey through the stars. This world-premiere production of visual theater is bursting with imagination and spectacle that the whole family can enjoy.

Open Captioned Performances:

  • June 13 - 7:30 pm, June 14 - 7:30 pm, June 15 - 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm, June 16 - 2:00 pm

Audio-Described Performance:

  • June 16 - 2:00 pm

Mask Required Performance:

  • June 15 - 7:30 pm

Community Conversations

Following The 2pm Performance

June 8, 2024: Meet The Designers

Join 1st Stage in conversation with the design team of Postcards about bringing this world premiere to the stage.

June 9, 2024: Meet The Director

Join 1st Stage in conversation with Natsu Onoda Power, Adapter and Director of Postcards from Ihatov, about her vision and the importance of Kenji Miyazawa’s work in today’s world.

June 15, 2024: Meet The Actors

Join the actors for Postcards from Ihatov as they chat about their process, collaborative storytelling, and their journey in creating Postcards from Ihatov.

Accessibility

Meet the Team

Design Team

Natsu Onoda Power

Director/Scenic Designer

Deb Sivigny

Costume Designer

Sarah Usary

Stage Manager

Benjamin Sullivan

Asst. Scenic Designer

Amy Kellett

Props Designer

Min Joo Kim

Lighting Designer

Kelly Colburn

Projections Designer

Justin Schmitz

Sound Designer

Mark Costello

Associate Projections Designer

Lorraine Ressegger

Intimacy Coach