Productions
The original (Yokohama) Amateur Dramatics Group was known for producing popular "crowd pleasing" plays of the time, mainly farces, comic operas, and other light, comedic entertainment. In the post-war period, the tendency to light entertainment remained (including the tradition of an annual pantomime or family musical around the Christmas season starting in 1971), although the occasional dramatic or more difficult comedy (e.g. Lysistrata, After the Fall) was produced. In addition, YTG had a strong tradition of music revues, play readings, recitals and other non-Theatrical entertainments.
From 2008 to 2010, the company placed a greater emphasis on co-productions and tours, including YTG's first co-production in 108 years with its counterpart group in Tokyo (The Tokyo International Players).
In the summer of 2010, the group toured a one-man show to Canada; its first international tour.
Since 2011, the group has changed to an ensemble-based production style, and has started running regular classes.
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