Call for performers for the choral recitation musical "Night on the Galactic Railroad 2026" [Applications must be received by June 9th (Tue)]

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Why not put your "voice" on the Galaxy Express?

Since its premiere in 2007, "Night on the Galactic Railroad," a musical play featuring choral recitation, has grown into a beloved annual event, enjoying long runs every summer. It will begin again this year.

This stage production is a unique and original creation, unlike anything else in Japan, brought to life by a collaboration of citizens, students, and professional artists. It brings to life Kenji Miyazawa's masterpiece through group recitation, acting, dance, song, and live music. After several days of intensive rehearsals, a full-scale performance takes place. This community-participatory production has featured performers ranging in age from 12 to 80 in the past, was performed in Taiwan in 2016, and received the "Children's Welfare Culture Award" in 2020.

Why not try your hand at the fantastical "Night on the Galactic Railroad"?

[Application Details]

About the audition

Date and Time [First Selection Round]	① Wednesday, June 17th 18:00-19:30 ② June 18th (Thursday) 14:00-15:30 ③ June 18th (Thursday) 16:00-17:30 ④ June 18th (Thursday) 18:00-19:30 ⑤ June 19th (Fri) 18:00-19:30 ⑥ June 20th (Sat) 11:00-12:30 ⑦ June 20th (Sat) 14:00-15:30 ⑧ June 20th (Sat) 16:00-17:30 ⑨ June 20th (Sat) 18:00-19:30
Date and Time: [Second Round of Judging]	⑩ June 21st (Sun) 13:00-19:00 (maximum) The second round of judging will be held on the afternoon of June 21st (Sunday). Please be sure to keep your schedule open. The dates and times for the first screening will be News by mail or email after the application deadline. Each round of the first selection process is scheduled to last 90 minutes.
Audition venue	J. F. Oberlin University Inside Tokyo Hinatayama Campus
Training schedule	August 5th (Wednesday) - 24th (Monday) * Details of practice times will be News later, but basically, please keep them free all day. *Please note that there will be no practice sessions from August 10th (Monday) to 16th (Sunday) due to the campus being on summer break.
training place	J. F. Oberlin University Rehearsal rooms and halls on Tokyo Hinatayama Campus
Performance period	August 25th (Tue) - 31st (Mon), 2026 (No performance on August 26th (Wed))
Performance venue	Stones Hall (J. F. Oberlin University inside Tokyo Hinatayama Campus)
Eligibility	Applicants must be junior high school age or older (no upper age limit) and able to attend all rehearsals and performance dates. *You do not have to be a resident of Sagamihara or Machida.
Judges	Masao Nouso (Script & Direction / Professor J. F. Oberlin University College of Performing and Visual Arts) Konami Sakata (Choreography)
Number of people recruiting	A total of 23 people (planned), including citizens and students.
Application deadline	Must arrive by Tuesday, June 9th
Recruiting performers Details	Casting Call for Participants in the Choral Reading Musical "Night on the Galactic Railroad 2026"
Application form	Download the application form
How to apply	Please download the application form and submit it using one of the following methods: ① to ③. ① [Application via form] Please fill out the required information on the application form and submit it through the online form. Application form for the group reading musical "Night on the Galactic Railroad 2026" ② [Application by email] Please send your application form (in PDF format) to the address below, with the subject line "Galaxy 2026 Application". gundoku.ginga@gmail.com ③ [Application by mail] Please fill out the application form on the back of the flyer and mail it to the address below. 2600-4 Honmachida, Machida City, Tokyo 194-0032 J. F. Oberlin University Inside Tokyo Hinatayama Campus

Application and Inquiry

J. F. Oberlin University Performing Arts Institute

address: 2600-4 Honmachida, Machida City, Tokyo 194-0032 J. F. Oberlin University Inside Tokyo Hinatayama Campus
TEL: 042-739-0162 (Weekdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
e-Mail: gundoku.ginga@gmail.com

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