The Origin of 'Wastefulness' in Stage Design: The Theatre Green Book Leading Sustainable Arts
Stage designer Oshima Hiroko promotes the Theatre Green Book, a UK guide for sustainable theater practices, through Japanese translation and advocacy.Summary
Stage designer Oshima Hiroko, who witnessed the disposal of stage props after performances, encountered the Theatre Green Book, a UK-developed guideline for sustainable theater practices. The guide emphasizes three 'reduce' principles: minimizing material use, reducing transportation, and lowering energy consumption through renewable sources. It also outlines four foundational principles: organizational consensus, leadership, measurement, and communication. Oshima translated the guide into Japanese, starting in 2022, and advocates for its adoption in Japan. She highlights how sustainable practices, such as using paper tubes instead of wood, can enhance creativity and performance quality. The initiative fosters equitable discussions on environmental practices in hierarchical theater environments and aims to expand across the Asia-Pacific region through networking and localized guidelines.
(Source：朝日新聞)