Futoshi was born and raised in Japan. He was the first in his family to come to the United States at age 18. He received a BA in Theatre with a Performance Emphasis at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana and an MFA Theatre (Asian Performance) from University of Hawai'i at Manoa in Honolulu. Futoshi has an extensive film and theatre resume. He has performed for Kennedy Theatre, Kumu Kahua Theatre, Earl Ernsl Lab, Venutre Theatre and Billings Studio Theatre. He first caught the attention of director/playwright Kendra Arimoto in the english-language premiere of The Judith of Shimoda as "Kito." Special skills include a Black Belt in Taekwondo.
Q. Why acting?
A. To let East meet West.
Q. How did you get involved with Shikataganai?
A. I received an audition notice from All the World's a Stage Theatre Company.
Q. What is your favorite word?
A. Dedication
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| Futoshi as "Kito" in Judith of Shimoda. |
A. Hatred
Q. What turns you on?
A. Stimulation
Q. What turns you off?
A. Tiredness
Q. What sound or noise do you love?
A. Nature sounds
Q. What sound or noise do you hate?
A. Loud car stereos
Q. What is your favorite curse word?
A. Damn
Q. What do you plan to do with your life?
A. Acting
Q. What profession would you NOT like to do?
A. The profession of arms
Q. Why is theatre necessary?
A. It is necessary because theatre is an outlet to something you might not experience otherwise.
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