An adaptation of “The Courier for Hell” (“Meido no Hikyaku”) by Chikamatsu Monzaemon (1653-1725).
Chubei, a clerk
Umegawa, a prostitute
Hachiemon, Chubei's friend; Magoemon, Chubei's father
Scene I Joruri Reciter
Scene I Samisen Player
Scene II Jaruri Reciter
Scene II Samisen Player
Scene III Jaruri Reciter
Scene III Samisen Player
An adaptation of “The Courier for Hell” (“Meido no Hikyaku”) by Chikamatsu Monzaemon (1653-1725).
1980-07-02
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