Fathers and Daughters: THE FACE OF JIZO ～Staged Reading～ at FABnyc, Blackbox Theater

An Extraordinary Reading in NYC: “The Face of Jizo” by Hisashi Inoue

Performed by a Real Parent and Child from Hiroshima

This summer in New York City, witness a rare and deeply moving staged reading of The Face of Jizo (Chichi to Kuraseba), a powerful play written by acclaimed Japanese playwright Hisashi Inoue. In Japanese with English subtitles.

What makes this performance extraordinary?

It is brought to life not by actors alone—but by a real-life father and daughter from Hiroshima, the very city where the story is set.

This reading offers a poignant reflection on memory, grief, love, and resilience across generations. Despite its harrowing context—the aftermath of the atomic bombing—the story gently unfolds as a beautiful portrayal of a father’s quiet love and a daughter’s quiet sorrow.

Whether you are drawn to literature, history, peace activism, or simply human stories told with grace—this is a rare opportunity to experience a masterpiece of postwar Japanese theater in an intimate and powerful way.