In a Grove: Four Japanese Ghost Stories

In a Grove: Four Japanese Ghost Stories by Eric Coble

(19)
Productions (140)
Drama/Comedy
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80 - 100 minutes
8 Any (5-25 actors possible: 0-25 W, 0-25 M)
Set: Suggestion of a grove, mountains, the village, etc.

Obosan, a traditional Japanese priest, steps forward from the darkness. He explains that where we now see a grove of trees, bushes, and grassy hills, was once the village of Kogisu -- and Obosan was once the village priest. Where did all the people go? What happened to the homes and shops and pathways? Obosan promises to answer all of these questions in four tales as he takes us back in time hundreds of years to watch the supernatural history -- and ultimate destruction -- of an entire village.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

Obosan, a traditional Japanese priest, steps forward from the darkness. He explains that where we now see a grove of trees, bushes, and grassy hills, was once the village of Kogisu -- and Obosan was once the village priest. Where did all the people go? What happened to the homes and shops and pathways? Obosan promises to answer all of these questions in four tales as he takes us back in time hundreds of years to watch the supernatural history -- and ultimate destruction -- of an entire village.

  • Drama/Comedy
  • |
  • 80 - 100 minutes
  • 8 Any (5-25 actors possible: 0-25 W, 0-25 M)
  • Set: Suggestion of a grove, mountains, the village, etc.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-331-1

Published Reviews

"Extraordinary characters... A fantastic way for parents to open the cultural door and show how different -- and how very much alike -- people are."

The Ellsworth Weekly (Maine)

"These four tales are more than just the thrill of the unexpected, they're also very funny."

The Bar Harbor Times

Production History

MAY 01, 2025 - MAY 02, 2025
World Languages Institute
Fort Worth, TX United States
World Languages InstituteFort Worth, TX United States
OCT 17, 2024 - OCT 19, 2024
St. Catherine's School
Richmond, VA United States
St. Catherine's SchoolRichmond, VA United States
OCT 17, 2024 - OCT 19, 2024
St. Catherine's School
Richmond, VA United States
St. Catherine's SchoolRichmond, VA United States
APR 19, 2024 - APR 21, 2024
St Louis Priory School
Saint Louis, MO United States
St Louis Priory SchoolSaint Louis, MO United States
JAN 19, 2024 - JAN 20, 2024
Lowell School
Washington, DC United States
Lowell SchoolWashington, DC United States
NOV 16, 2023 - NOV 18, 2023
Thomas Stone High School
Waldorf, MD United States
Thomas Stone High SchoolWaldorf, MD United States
NOV 01, 2023 - NOV 03, 2023
El Dorado High School
Albuquerque, NM United States
El Dorado High SchoolAlbuquerque, NM United States
OCT 12, 2023 - OCT 21, 2023
Caldwell High School
Caldwell, ID United States
Caldwell High SchoolCaldwell, ID United States
MAR 16, 2022 - MAR 19, 2022
Winfield District 34 Drama Club
Winfield, IL United States
Winfield District 34 Drama ClubWinfield, IL United States
NOV 12, 2021 - NOV 13, 2021
Mount St Bernard College
Atherton, QLD Australia
Mount St Bernard CollegeAtherton, QLD Australia
1 of 14
MAY 01, 2025 - MAY 02, 2025
World Languages Institute
Fort Worth, TX United States
World Languages InstituteFort Worth, TX United States
JUL 01, 1997 - SEP 30, 1997
Creede Repertory Theatre
Creede, CO United States
Creede Repertory TheatreCreede, CO United States
MAR 01, 1996 - APR 30, 1996
Cleveland Play House
Cleveland, OH United States
Cleveland Play HouseCleveland, OH United States

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