1. Japanese Theatre

2. 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

3. 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

5. lll. Chorus Sits stage left and provides chanting background and music

6. lV. Props Minimum and symbolic

7. V. Costumes Ornate silk Cut and make-up determine class Major characters wear masks

9. Vl. Kyogen Comic interlude, farcical w/o music In a day usually three Kyogen and five Nohs are performed

10. Vll. Bunraku-puppet theatre Three Puppeteers ◦Head and right arm ◦Left arm ◦Feet and body

11. Kabuki Theatre

12. Vll. Kabuki Drama for common man Movement melodramatic and sensational

14. Plots heavy, tension filled historical tragedies, sucicide, murder, and domestic love triangles Set; flower way ramp for entrances, trapdoors, colorful, elaborate

16. Make-up-stylized like mask Mostly men Family of actors Style:highly symbolic

18. Video