Shinobu Otake, who will try her hand at a one-woman show for the first time in 21 years, held a press conference in June. She said, "The world of Ingmar Bergman is depicted with a delicacy that is unique to him. I have to express and convey the movements and facial expressions of the characters from my point of view," she said with a wry smile.

When asked by a reporter, "So what do you enjoy? I can create my own tension and pauses. I enjoy the fact that I can do things on my own. But only I can create the tension and energy. I don't get it from the other person, so it's a lot of work. That's why it's interesting. I go into my own world by myself, and I hope the audience enjoys it. But I am afraid of becoming complacent, so I always try to be objective.

Asked about the main character, he replied, "Victoria is a person who thinks very negatively, so I couldn't sympathize with her (laughs). I'm the one who thinks, well, that's okay, so I wonder why she is so depressed (laughs). I think it must be hard for her to live because she cannot be independent and cannot love herself. I feel the importance of being loved. I hope that the audience will affirm through this play that I am a wonderful person and live my life," she said with high expectations.

In closing, he said, "It is a one-man play and unimaginable, but it is a challenging play. I hope you will enjoy its world. It may be a play that requires a lot of concentration, but I will do my best to make you feel the fun and depth of the play and that people are interesting.

Ohtake says that when he gave another performance in Kyoto in 2022, he did not go out because of the Corona disaster. This time, I want to go for a walk and eat delicious food," she said with a happy expression on her face. Her soft and fluffy atmosphere is different from the powerful passion she brings to the role, which you can experience at the Shunjuza Theater.

On Saturday, July 8, 2023, Shinobu Otake and guest Tomohito Yashima will hold a 30-minute talk show after the show!