1. By: Heather Ruby

2. History of the Kathakali Dance Originated in the Kerala State Began in the 16 th and 17 th century Means “story-play” Influenced by Koodiyattom and Krishnanattom The raja, Chieftain, of Kottarakkara wrote the first play.

3. Choreography Keli announces the play Totayam Purappatu Accentuating Dance Kalasams Iratti Tonkaram Nalamiratti

4. Actors Nayar Caste Begin at the age of 10 or 12 Matures at age 40 Have Brahmin patrons Only males

5. Navarasam Love Ridicule Sadness Anger ValourFearRepulsiveWonderPeace

6. Make-Up and Costumes Several hours to apply Chutty Chutty contains rice- paste, lime, and coconut oil Wear long, silver nails Wear wooden headpieces Wear large, circular skirts

7. Character Types Pacca –”green”, hero Kathi –”knife”, heroic but lustful Tati –”beard” Kari –”black” demoness Minukku –”radiant” for females Teppu –”special”

8. Stage On ground level No background Uses an oil lamp About 16-20 square feet 2 people hold the curtain Performed anywhere Overhead canopy Small, wooden stool

9. Music Old Karnatic school of music Singers Cymbals Gong Drums Cendra Maddalam Itaykka

11. Bibliography http://www.cyberkerala.com/kathakali/katha1.htm http://www.cyberkerala.com/kathakali/ http://www.cyberkerala.com/kathakali/navarasam.htm http://adaniel.tripod.com/Pictures/kathakali.htm http://www.silentculture.org/creation/Katha.html http://www.geocities.com/rameshmenon/kathakali.htm http://www.spiderkerala.com/kerala/information/ http://www.emory.edu/ENGLISH/Bahri/katha.html http://www.orgpeople.com/org-projects/kerala- theatre/dance/kathakali/