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Kabuki

Published on Nov 23, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

KABUKI

A JAPANESE THEATRE TRADITION

WHAT?

  • sing (歌), dance (舞), and skill (伎).

WHEN?

  • 1603, Japan.

MALE ACTORS

  • Young men were picked for their looks

THE STAGE

  • Hanamichi- flower path

SCENE CHANGES

  • Mid way through scene
  • Kuroko- stage hand
Photo by Vincent_AF

PERFORMANCES

  • Jidai-mono
  • Sewa-mono
  • Shosagoro

PLAY STRUCRURE

  • A full day dedicated to theatre!!!

FAMOUS PLAYS

  • Excuse the pronunciation...
  • 'Kanadehon Chushingura'

THE END

ANY QUESTIONS?!
Photo by Marc Veraart