Japanese Theatre
Noh Theatre- 14 th Centurey based on-ritualist dance language-formal, classical audience-aristocrats Philosophical short studies combine poetry with dance and music Movements-sedate postures express attitude
ll. Stages Audience seated on three sides Building-like temple, pointed roof, four pillars Floor-highly polished with large empty jars Ramps-entrances Scenery- tapestrys
lll. Chorus Sits stage left and provides chanting background and music
lV. Props Minimum and symbolic
V. Costumes Ornate silk Cut and make-up determine class Major characters wear masks
Vl. Kyogen Comic interlude, farcical w/o music In a day usually three Kyogen and five Nohs are performed
Vll. Bunraku-puppet theatre Three Puppeteers ◦Head and right arm ◦Left arm ◦Feet and body
Kabuki Theatre
Vll. Kabuki Drama for common man Movement melodramatic and sensational
Plots heavy, tension filled historical tragedies, sucicide, murder, and domestic love triangles Set; flower way ramp for entrances, trapdoors, colorful, elaborate
Make-up-stylized like mask Mostly men Family of actors Style:highly symbolic
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