Hell Screen by Kerry Kazmierowicztrimm

Adapted from the short story "Jigokuhen" By Ryunosuke Akutagawa Translated by W.H.H. Norman (the story rights are in the public domain).
Yoshihide, a painter who only works off of subjects, is instructed to create a folding-screen depicting the Buddhist Hell. At the same time, his daughter and apprentice, Yuzuki, finds herself pushed further and further away from the person who always insisted...
Adapted from the short story "Jigokuhen" By Ryunosuke Akutagawa Translated by W.H.H. Norman (the story rights are in the public domain).
Yoshihide, a painter who only works off of subjects, is instructed to create a folding-screen depicting the Buddhist Hell. At the same time, his daughter and apprentice, Yuzuki, finds herself pushed further and further away from the person who always insisted on shielding her from the world. HELL SCREEN is a study in what sacrifices an artist is willing to make to create their masterpiece.
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Character Information

  • Yuzuki
    late teens,
    Japanese
    ,
    Female
    The strong-willed daughter and apprentice of artist Yoshihide.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Yoshihide
    40's-50's,
    Japanese
    ,
    Male
    An artist who will do anything for his craft.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s, 60s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Otono Sama
    50's-60's,
    Japanese
    ,
    Male
    A very wealthy patron of the arts with a lot of passion.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      50s, 60s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Kiyohara
    20's-30's,
    Japanese
    ,
    Female
    Otono Sama's obedient servant.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Gender: 
      Female

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Wicked Lit: First Stab Festival
    ,
    2019