named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Chushingura - The 47 Ronin
A bilingual adaptation of the classic Japanese tale of honor and revenge, performed primarily in Japanese with English supertitles, featuring traditional costumes and stage combat.
Courier of Love
English-language adaptation of a Chikamatsu play from the Kabuki tradition, part of Amaterasu Za's early repertoire focused on Japanese classics.
From Trinity to Trinity
A one-woman play in English with Japanese subtitles, based on the autobiographical work of Hiroshima survivor Kyoko Hayashi, performed by actress Ako and adapted by Eiko Otake.
Mishima - Modern Noh Plays
Production of two contemporary Noh plays by Yukio Mishima, performed in Japanese, as part of the company's mission to present Japanese classics to American audiences.
Okuni
A bilingual production about the woman who founded Kabuki theater in 1603, featuring dance, live music, and storytelling; written, directed, and choreographed by Ako Dachs.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Professional Theatrical Production 2 activities
- Presents new adaptations and translations of Japanese plays in New YorkStaged the New York premiere of "From Trinity to Trinity" in Fall 2025 at HERE Arts Center and presented a reading of the opera "Mokuami," showcasing new adaptations and translations of Japanese-themed works for local audiences.
- Stages full theatrical productions of Japanese and adapted Western worksProduces and presents full-length theatrical performances such as "Okuni," "Chushingura - The 47 Ronin," "Mishima - Modern Noh Plays," and "Courier of Love," performed in Japanese or English with supertitles, combining traditional Japanese performance elements with contemporary staging.
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
- Produces bilingual theatrical, film, and video projects integrating Japanese and Western works with traditional Japanese art formsCreates and stages bilingual (Japanese and English) performances, including adaptations of Japanese plays and musicals for English-speaking audiences, and American/English works adapted using traditional Japanese art forms such as Kabuki and Noh. Projects include film and video productions that bridge cultural and linguistic audiences.
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Language Access Services 1 activity
- Provides projected cross-translation in performances for bilingual accessOffers real-time language access in live performances through projected cross-translation, enabling both English and Japanese-speaking audiences to fully engage with bilingual productions.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$97K
Contributions & grants$88K90%
Program service revenue$9K10%
Investment income$40%
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expenses
Total expenses$162K
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balance sheet
Total assets$14K
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Net assets$-86K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +76.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- ATSUKO TANEYA DACHS — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES BRUMM — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Amaterasu Za Network — Bilingual Japanese-English theater company presenting the production "Okuni"
- HERE Arts Center Partner — Venue partner for the New York premiere of "From Trinity to Trinity"
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cross-Cultural Theater Engagementmethodology: cross-cultural_artistic_exchangeBy producing bilingual and cross-culturally adapted theater, film, and video, the organization fosters emotional resonance and mutual understanding between English and Japanese-speaking audiences because shared artistic experiences bridge linguistic and cultural divides.
- Theater for Female Empowermentmethodology: theater_for_female_empowermentBy centering stories of historical women who defied gender norms, the organization promotes female empowerment and inspires cultural change because representation of resistance and innovation strengthens identity and agency.