Artists Lab (Asobi-Ba/Playground) 
The RGS Artists Lab (AKA Asobi-Ba/Playground) is explorational, transformational and developmental program for early - mid career artists who are interested in applying RGS Butoh, Movement, and Physical Theatre into their own work. The purpose of this program is creating an opportunity (Ba) for artists to explore their creativity with playful spirits (Asobi) to bloom their potential gifts. We support to produce their work to be seen in public setting to receive constructive feedback for their future development. 
The LAB WORK 2021-2022
Work #2
Zak Ma
MA
coming soon! 
Zak Ma is a New York based Vietnamese American actor and physical theatre artist. He has collaborated in original experimental works such as The Park, Forces, and SHINKA, where he first dove into butoh with Ren Gyo Soh. Recently, Zak made his debut performance as a Ren Gyo Soh company member in EN:2021, and is thrilled to explore Ma On The Edge. Zak believes in the healing power of art and aims to explore the human psyche and spirituality in his artistic endeavors.

 zak-ma.com
Work #1
​SAKI KAWAMURA
IKIGAI
Exploring the journey to discover Ikigai, the Japanese concept of finding a “reason for being” is the time for reflection of our lives. This production invites the audience to experience all the turbulence of emotions through two human bodies by using Butoh (a Japanese avant-garde dance form), visual art and film . ​
Saki Kawamura is a NY-based Japanese director and interdisciplinary artist, her passion for theatre led her to move to NYC in 2019 to study. She currently pursues her MFA in Directing at the Actors Studio Drama School. She is so blessed to have the opportunity to work with the great artists and establish her work as Ren Gyo Soh. She puts great value on the process of collaboration, and loves to hear the stories of her collaborators and put them into her work. She believes that this emphasis on collaboration is what makes her work unique and singular. 
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​www.sakikawamura.com
ARTIST SUBMISSION: 
Rolling Based 

REQUIREMENTS:
Artists who have completed RGS Training Courses 
OR
Artists who are familiar with RGS work, and have worked with us before,  also have a strong training in Butoh, Movement, theatre or performance arts.
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PROPOSAL:
Project Description
Cover letter
CVs or Resumes
Bio
Work documentation in the form of JPEGs or links to a URL. Please do not send more than 5 JPEGs. 
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Send your proposals to:
Info@rengyosoh.com
Program Director: 
​Saki Kawamura