In 1944, a young woman in Tokyo dares to stare at the sun. Though she lives in a city under attack from American bombs – and in a body limited to the role of housewife – Hisako is determined to become an astronomer.

 

Her struggle leads her to the mighty Japanese sun goddess Amaterasu, who is in the midst of her own epic battle and needs a mortal's help. But can Hisako rise to the challenge?

 

Performed by an all-Asian women cast, with an innovative score featuring electronic live looping and taiko drumming:

 

SUNWATCHER is a new musical about one woman’s extraordinary dedication to the power of observation.

 

Written by Jonathan Larson Grant-winning composer Tidtaya Sinutoke and Kleban Prize-winning bookwriter/lyricist Isabella Dawis (recipients of the Fred Ebb Award).