In most college theatrical studies, the focus of history remains primarily on Western theatre and familiar cultures. In Eastern studies, the culture is so incredibly different from our Western world that it takes an enormous amount of studying to even begin to comprehend their theatre. Kabuki theatre in Japan is one of the most complex and historically rich theatre types of the Eastern world, with possibly the most controversial and interesting beginning. Upon entering a modern kabuki production
Japan’s dances and dramas as they are seen today contain 1300 years of continuous uninterrupted history. This prodigious feat of conservation, theatrically speaking, makes Japan an extraordinary and unique country. In all of Asia, where tradition generally is sanctified and change eschewed, Japan stands as the only country whose theatre is its entirety has never suffered an eclipse nor undergone any drastic revivification or renovation. The most traditional form of Japanese theatre is kabuki. Its
The term Shogun means general. Later, it refered to the leader of the Shogunate (Samurai's government). From 1192-1867, the Shogun ruled Japan. The Emperor reigned but did not rule. The Shoguns were a type of warlords that governed providences and states as a type of Japanese check and balance of the 16th century. The name of that form of government was called Shogunate. The Shogunates ruled as a military dictatorship for over a span of almost 700 years: they fought the Mongolians in 1281, fought
(Scott 34). Zen Buddhism played a large role in spreading not only religious but also artistic influences in the theater (Genji). Kabuki Theater in one of four main types of traditional theater in Japan (“Japanese”). The four types are Noh, Kyogen, Kabuki, and Bunraku (“Japanese”). This theater combines drama, dance, and music. It is also the most well-known form of Japanese theater around the world (“Japanese”). It is a very lively type of theater. Until 1680, plays used real swords as
Music has been influential and involved in nearly every aspect of Japanese culture, as many Japanese folk tales were centered around music and had musical aspects. This is especially apparent in the tale Princess Hase. In the story of Princess Hase, she is a extremely skilled koto player. There have many many different musical instruments, art forms, and musical genres that have been pivotal in Japanese culture and influential in other cultures. Not only were these central to Japanese culture, but
Moreover, we went to the restaurant to meet Deaf students. I saw five students waiting for us and we greed them. It was very nice to see Deaf Japanese students from Kyoto, not NTUT. Some students are from Kyoto University and some universities. We really enjoyed interacting with them using both ASL and JSL. Then the students were introducing themselves in the front of us. We were very happy to teach them how to use ASL and they were teaching us JSL too. After a few hours interacting with students
What is Physical Theatre? Physical Theatre is a type of theatre used to tell a story, putting emphasis on physical movement rather than dialogue. Merging drama and dance to shape different forms of performance, physical theatre shows that words aren’t always necessary to convey ideas in theatre. Popular techniques include contemporary dance, mime and gestures to explore complex cultural and social issues. But most other movement-driven theatre could also be classed as physical theatre, such as