Japanese Theater

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Japanese Theater

NohKabuki
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Created By

• David Kov
• Justin Pace
• Madison Johnson
• Makayla Mortensen
• Logan Fulgham
• Hayley Yates

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Origins

• The first Noh plays emerged from the ritualistic
  dance of the Shinto religion.

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Prominent Playwrights

• Kyoka Izumi- wrote The Operating Room, The
  Holy Man of Mount Kaya, and Night Watchman
• Isumo no Okuni- First performer/author in Kabuki

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Contributions to Theatre now

• Revolving Stage- used to make quick scene
  changes.
• Color, Style, Costumes
• Hanamichi/ flower walk- aisle down middle of
  audience

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Japanese Theatre Today

• Japanese theatre today has not changed much since
  the early performances

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Noh?

• It is performed since the 14th century
• It later influenced other drama forms such
• as Kabuki
• According to Zeami who brought Noh, all
• Noh should create an aesthetic ideals called
  Yugen(subtle) and performed spirit and
  Hana(novelty).

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Mask

• Noh is unique its slow and its use of distinctive
  masks
• All masks have names
• Usually only Shite, the main player, takes the
  mask. However in some cases the Tsure may also
  take mask particularly for female roles. The Noh
  masks are used to portray a female or nonhuman
  character (divine, demon, animal)

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Stage

• Noh play takes place on a stage made of Hinoki
  wood (cypress)
• Stage is bare with the exception of the
  kagamiita, a painting of pine tree at the back
  of the stage.

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• Another unique features of the stage is the
  Higashigakari, the narrow bridge to the left of
  the stage that the principal actors use to enter
  the stage

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Costumes

• In contrast to the unadorned stage, costumes are
  lavish. Especially those in the Shite role wear
  rich silk brocades.

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Kabuki???

• ? sing
• ? dance
• ? skill
• Therefore sometimes it translated as
• the art of singing and dancing

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History

• The history of Kabuki began in 1603 when Okuni
  who called herself a priestess began performing a
  new style of dance drama in Kyoto. Female
  performers played both men and women. It was bout
  ordinary life. The style was instantly popular.
  Rival troupes quickly formed and Kabuki was born
  as ensemble dance drama performed by women. Much
  of its appeal in this era was due to the ribald,
  suggestive performances put on by many of the
  imitators these actresses were often available
  for prostitution.

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Stage

• Kabuki stage and theaters have steadily become
  more technologically sophisticated and
  innovations including revolving stages and trap
  doors.
• The kabuki stage features a projection called
  Hanamichi (??literally flower path) which is a
  walkway extends into the audience and via which
  dramatic entranced exits are made.

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