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About Sumo
SUMO
By Lisa Sanaye Dring
A co-production of Ma-Yi Theater Company and La Jolla Playhouse
Directed by Ralph B. Peña
Entrenched in an elite sumo training facility in Tokyo, six men practice, eat, love, play, and ultimately fight. Step into the sacred world of sumo wrestling, with the New York premiere of Lisa Sanaye Dring’s mesmerizing new drama, SUMO. Akio arrives as an angry, ambitious 18-year-old with a lot to learn. Expecting validation, dominance, and fame, and desperate to move up the ranks, he slams headlong into his fellow wrestlers. With sponsorship money at stake, their bodies on the line, and their futures at risk, the wrestlers struggle to carve themselves—and one another—into the men they dream of being. SUMO is a thrilling new play set in an elite and rarely explored world. Obie Award winner Ralph B. Peña directs this powerhouse drama.
Run time
1hr 30min. (approx.)
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 16+.
Start date
February 20th, 2025
End date
March 23rd, 2025
Sumo cast and creative team
By: Lisa Sanaye Dring
Director: Ralph B. Peña
Cast list: Kris Bona (as Kannushi 2), Red Concepción (as Fumio), Michael Hisamoto (as So), Ahmad Kamal (as Ren), Earl T. Kim (as Shinta), David Shih (as Mitsuo), Scott Keiji Takeda (as Akio), Paco Tolson (as Kannushi 1), Viet Vo (as Kannushi 3), Akira Fukui, Hank Lin, Haowen Luo 罗浩闻
Sets: Wilson Chin
Costumes: Mariko Ohigashi
Lighting: Paul Whitaker
Sound: Fabian Obispo
Other info: Original music by Fabian Obispo, hair and wig design by Alberto “Albee” Alvarado, projection design by Hana S. Kim, prop design by Thomas Jenkeleit, taiko drum compositions by Shih-Wei Carrasco Wu, sumo consultation and co-fight direction by James Yaegashi, co-fight and intimacy direction by Chelsea Pace, dramaturgy by Amrita Ramanan
Venue
Public Theater
Accessibility
Accessible entrances, seating, and restrooms. Assistive Listening Devices. ASL interpreted, Open Caption and Audio Descriptions at select performances or on demand by request.
Frequently asked questions
What is the running time of Sumo?
Sumo runs for 1hr 30min. (approx.)
Which theatre is Sumo at?
Sumo is at New York's Public Theater, which is located at 425 Lafayette Street, New York, 10003.
How much are tickets for Sumo?
Sumo tickets start at $91.
What is the age recommendation for Sumo?
Ages 16+.
How do you get tickets for Sumo?
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