Yasutaka Tsutsui
In 1979, Izawa joined Theater Echo, performing in many stage productions through 1988. In 1985, he began performing in works produced by Yasutaka Tsutsui, becoming Tsutsui's top choice for any role. Beginning in 1995, Izawa helped organize "Tsutsui World," even taking it to Los Angeles in 1996. From 2001 to 2002, Izawa performed in the Theater X production of "Dario Fō no Bikkuri Hako". He then went on to direct the new "Warau Onna. Warawareru Otoko" series, writing the scripts as well.