A Thousand Cranes at Flat Rock Playhouse

Based on the true story of Sadako Sasaki, a 12-year old girl who faced an uphill battle as she fought radiation sickness from the bombing of Hiroshima, A Thousand Cranes is an opportunity for the Playhouse to tell the story of hope and depict the struggle for peace in the lives of children across the world.

Sadako, an excellent athlete who trains rigorously with her friend Kenji to win an important foot race, falls ill. It is clear she must instead begin the race for her life. Instead of losing hope, Sadako is reminded of an ancient Japanese story, “if a sick person folds a thousand cranes, the gods will grant her wish and make her healthy again.” It is with this intent that the boundlessly optimistic Sadako sets out to build “a thousand cranes.”

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