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Japanese Theater
NohKabuki
Created ByDavid KovJustin PaceMadison JohnsonMakayla MortensenLogan FulghamHayley Yates
Origins
The first Noh plays emerged from the ritualistic dance of the Shinto religion.
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
Contributions to Theatre nowRevolving Stage- used to make quick scene
changes. Color, Style, CostumesHanamichi/ “flower walk”- aisle down
middle of audience
Japanese Theatre TodayJapanese theatre today has not
changed much since the early performances
Noh: 能It is performed since the 14th centuryIt later influenced other drama forms such
as KabukiAccording to Zeami who brought Noh, all
Noh should create an aesthetic ideals called “Yugen”(subtle) and performed spirit and “Hana”(novelty).
Mask
Noh is unique its slow and its use of distinctive masks
All masks have namesUsually 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)
StageNoh 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.
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
Costumes
In contrast to the unadorned stage, costumes are lavish. Especially those in the Shite role wear rich silk brocades.
Kabuki: 歌舞伎
歌 : sing舞 : dance伎 : skillTherefore sometimes it translated as
“the art of singing and dancing”
HistoryThe 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.
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” ( 花 道 : literally flower path) which is a walkway extends into the audience and via which dramatic entranced exits are made.
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