[LIVE THEATRE] How To Die In Japan: Your Normal Is Not My Normal

A Moth StorySLAM Champion’s hilarious and moving look at the cultural minefield of Japanese etiquette.

Join Miyo for How To Die In Japan, the highly anticipated new show from the creator of the globally successful How To Be Japanese! This is a laugh-out-loud journey through family chaos and the bewildering "TPO" (Time, Place, and Occasion) rules for passing on in Japan.

This isn't just a monologue; it is a live collaboration featuring an original, improvised score by award-winning composer Michael D. Mortilla (Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences). Together, they contrast the rigid customs of Japan with the casual chaos of American life in a way that is smart, side-splitting, and deeply moving.

From the stress of funeral etiquette to the hilarious contrast between rigid Japanese customs and the "casual chaos" of American life, Miyo reminds us that "your normal is not my normal."

• 🏆 FEATURING: Moth StorySLAM Champion Miyo & Award-Winning Composer Michael D. Mortilla
• 📅 WHEN: Sunday, February 1 @ 2:00 PM (Matinee)
• 📍 WHERE: Fanatic Salon Theater (Sawtelle and Venice)
• 🚗 PARKING: Limited spots in back + plenty of free street parking.
• 🎟️ RSVP: Limited seating! Secure your spot at https://miyo.net/die

About Miyo: Born and raised in Japan, Miyo is a dynamic storyteller and comedian who has performed all over Los Angeles and globally.

• Moth StorySLAM Champion (Featured in the inaugural Moth LA Showcase)
• Ojai Storytelling Festival Story Slam Winner (2025)
• Featured Performer: San Diego Storytelling Festival, SAC Showcase at Bay Area Storytelling Festival, and more

About Michael D. Mortilla: An award winning composer and sound designer. His extensive work in New York theater and years working directly with Martha Graham informs his attention to narrative, movement, and expression. Largely self-taught, Michael received his teaching license from the City of New York Public Schools and was faculty/resident composer at UC Santa Barbara for 14 years. Mr. Mortilla regularly composes and performs for the Academy of Motion Pictures. Other commissions are from Sony/Columbia Pictures, The Chicago Symphony, the Olympics, the National Film Preservation Foundation, Severin Films, and others.