Poetry in the city

This, the second poetry reading I have attended was also a farewell party of sorts for Emi, a talented performer, poet and teacher who will be leaving Japan to continue travelling about the world.

Many people read poems of their own and a few read a few words from other poets.  It was a quite enjoyable event, thank you to all who helped make it possible.

Emi reading some of her own work.

Pirates of the Dotombori, performing some improv poetry.

Edd, Bill and Chaka

 Zach

Chaka

Tony

 Patricia

Zach

Jack 

Laura

 

Jenna

Yuki 

Scott 

 

Kwame

Emi

Pirates of the Dotombori

The Pirates of the Dotombori!

Osaka's best bilingual improv comedy group!

L-R above: Bill Reilly, Zach Strickland, Yuki Miyashige, Paul Mathieson, Jade Lake, Kwame Alexander

 

 After the group shots we did a few individual portraits as well!

 Emi Morimoto

 Chaka Small

 

The Pirates were amazing to shoot, who knew that work could be so much fun!  

Thanks for being awesome PoTD!

Improv! Pirates of the Dotombori vs Pirates of Tokyo Bay!

On April 15th, The Pirates of the Dotombori hosted their sister group The Pirates of Tokyo Bay in Osaka to put on a group performance to determine which of the two improv groups would reign supreme.

It was a great show, featuring wonderful performances of the very talented people in each of the groups.

 White cards for Osaka.

 Red cards for Tokyo.

 

Alas, the score ended up tied so we shall have to wait until the next time to determine the winner.