​AoZukin — The Blue Hood

​An Interdisciplinary Performance by Cay Izumi

​A tale of desire and attachment, told through contemporary dance, spoken word, live violin, and visual elements.

​Inspired by a classic Japanese tale from Ueda Akinari’s Ugetsu Monogatari, AoZukin explores the shifting boundary between the human and the demonic.

​How does our inner world transform what we see? Who is perceived as a monster—and through whose eyes?

​Rooted in Japanese classical literature, this New York presentation reimagines the story through collaboration across cultures and artistic disciplines.

​Sunday, November 8, 2026

​Doors open: 3:30 PM
AoZukin performance: 4–5 PM
After the performance: Artist talk, followed by an after-party with guest performances and live music.

​Join us for the full program or come for the main performance only.

​This registration is for Sunday only.

​Guest Artists — November 7–8

​Alongside AoZukin, the two-day program features guest artists working across dance, music, poetry, and visual art:

• ​Chihiro Cute-Beat — Dance

• ​William Vivas — Saxophone

• ​JLash — Live music

• ​Chi Gold — Cello

• ​Gina Fayazi — Poetry

• ​Experience Lab — Visual art

​More artists to be announced. The lineup varies by day; daily lineups and the detailed post-show schedule will be announced.

​Venue

​Ideal Glass Atelier
22 E 2nd St, New York, NY

​AoZukin Artists

​Dance & Art Direction: Cay Izumi
Direction: Taka Matsushita
Narration: Melida Rodas
Violin: Le Fiddler

​Also Performing: Saturday, November 7, 2026

​Doors open: 6:30 PM
AoZukin performance: 7–8 PM
Followed by an artist talk and an after-party with guest performances.

​Please book separately for Saturday. All times are New York local time.

​Learn more: cayizumi.com

​Produced by: Tokyo Dolores
Co-producer: Willard Morgan (Ideal Glass Studio)

​Supported by: TEN TEN NYC, Stephen Globus, and Taro’s Origami Studio