Three plays based on Japanese Ghost Stories:
The Vampire Cat of Nabeshima: A Demon Cat who kills the Princess O Toyo and assumes her shape in order to suck the blood of Prince Hizen.
Urashima: Once, long ago, a fisherman by the name of Urashima took his boat out to sea where he catches a gigantic turtle who turns out to be a beautiful immortal named Eshun.
The Ghostly Maiden (The Peony Lantern): A samurai's betrothed dies of a broken heart while waiting for her lover to return.
Three Japanese Ghost Stories premiered at The Cleveland Play House. The original production was directed by Leslie Swackhamer and was designed by Kasumi. The original ensemble cast was made up of members of the Ohio University/Cleveland Play House Lab Company: Andy Cook, Lisa Levy, Elizabeth McDonald, Chris Ockler, Claire Schafer, Isaac Thomas and Paige Thompson. Urashima was originally commissioned by the Cleveland Center for Contemporary Art for presentation in relation to an exhibit by the artist, Mineko Grimmer.