101. ... About Japan: Traditional Theater Theater in general in Japan offers an abundance of riches. A good overviewof kabuki theater is provided by the The International Society for http://www.csuohio.edu/history/japan/japan12.html

TELL ME ABOUT ... animated films archeology architecture automobile history ... Zen meditation Traditional Theater in Japan Theater in general in Japan offers an abundance of riches. An introduction to traditional forms of dramatic entertainment can be found at a site maintained by the city of Kanazawa ; beyond the basic overview provided, the site also explores several theatrical forms in greater detail. Angela Tse's essay on " Performing Arts of Japan " is another good place to start your exploration. Japan's dramatic tradition extends back in time to the earliest forms of dance and worship performed at court or in the presence of local Shinto deities. Gagaku , an aristocratic dance form originally imported from neighboring China, is still preserved in Japan today, its elaborate costumes, stately choreography and stylized gestures clear antecedents for many later theatrical forms. Many sites specialize in one of the three most common forms of traditional theater Noh, Bunraku or Kabuki. One extensive outline of all these as practiced in their earliest forms can be found in the extensive web pages devoted to

102. Culture - Explore Japan - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan to thrive in Japan today include kabuki, noh, kyogen, and bunraku. kabuki isa form of classical theater that evolved in the early seventeenth century. http://web-jpn.org/kidsweb/japan/culture.html

Web Japan Kids Web Japan Explore Japan Culture Japan has absorbed many ideas from other countries over the course of its history, including technology, customs, and forms of cultural expression, and has developed its unique culture while integrating these imports. The Japanese lifestyle today is a rich blend of Asian-influenced traditional culture and Western-influenced modern culture. TRADITIONAL CULTURE Traditional performing arts that continue to thrive in Japan today include kabuki, noh, kyogen, and bunraku. Kabuki is a form of classical theater that evolved in the early seventeenth century. It is characterized by the rhythm of the lines spoken by the actors, extravagant costumes, flamboyant makeup ( kumadori ), and the use of mechanical devices to achieve special effects on stage. The makeup accentuates the personalities and moods of the characters. Most plays draw on medieval or Edo period themes, and all the actors, even those playing female roles, are men. A scene from the noh play Dojoji (Kin-no-Hoshi, Watanabe Shashinjo)

103. The Kabuki Story Created to utilise the history of the classical kabuki theater as a tool inteaching about Edo period Japan in general, the site is full of information for http://www.lightbrigade.demon.co.uk/

Kabuki Story 2001 Japan Festival Award Project devised and co-ordinated by Michael Spencer: Creative Arts Net In association with: British Museum, BCEI, Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation, Embassy of Japan, JAL, Japan Festival Education Trust, Japan Foundation, Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation, London Symphony Orchestra, Scottish Chamber Orchestra This project was devised to enable school students to explore Edo period Japan via one of its major art forms. Click for project details. History and Social Context Anatomy of Kabuki A Visit to the Kabuki Theatre Glossary Activities for schools Other Links Bibliography and Acknowledgements Email:mjs@creative-arts.net

104. SHOCHIKU GRAND KABUKI CHIKAMATSU - ZA The Grand kabuki, Japan s most spectacular theater tradition makes its triumphantreturn to Southern California for the first time in nearly a decade with http://www.jaccc.org/event_ related/kabuki05.html

Exclusive Southern California Engagement The Grand Kabuki Returns to Southern California In Celebration of the JACCC 25th Anniversary SHOCHIKU GRAND KABUKI CHIKAMATSU - ZA Starring Living National Treasure Nakamura Ganjiro III Nakamura Kanjaku Nakamura Kikaku To become a Corporate Sponsor : Click here More Photos ***NEW UPDATE!*** Wednesday, June 15 For a PDF version of the following event including pictures, please click here Japan America Society of Southern California and Present a special lecture on THE GRAND KABUKI: Appreciating Japan’s Most Spectacular Theatre Tradition Guest Speaker CAROL FISHER SORGENFREI Professor, UCLA Department of Theater Arts The Grand Kabuki, Japan's most spectacular theater tradition makes its triumphant return to Southern California for the first time in nearly a decade with the critically-acclaimed Chikamatsu-za troupe, headed by the celebrated Living National Treasure, Nakamura Ganjiro III . Our distinguished speaker will lead a discussion on the upcoming performances that will deepen your understanding of the art form and greatly enhance your experience during and long after The Grand Kabuki returns to Japan. Professor Carol Fisher Sorgenfrei joined the faculty of UCLA in 1980 after completing her Ph.D. at UC Santa Barbara. Her research interests include all aspects of traditional and modern Japanese theater. Her most recent publication, "Unspeakable Acts: The Avant Garde Theatre of Terayama Sh_ji and Postwar Japan," will be published by University of Hawai`i Press in July 2005.

105. UCLA International Institute :: Theater Of Japan: Kabuki Theater of Japan kabuki. Theater 102A Winter 2004 Tuesdays 100350 Macgowan2310C Professor Carol Fisher Sorgenfrei. Mariko Bird http://www.international.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=5272

106. ARTSEDGE: Noh Theater kabukiThe Classic Theater of Japan/Noh Drama/Bunraku-Puppet Theater of Japan, videotape no. 22 available from the Japan Information and Culture Center, http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/3418/

document.pageDescription='Students study the art of the Japanese Noh theater and act out a Noh play. In learning about the history, theatrical elements, music and dance, and costuming, they are also comparing and contrasting these to the other theater elements they have studied involving Greek, Elizabethan and Modern Theater.'; About Us Feedback Search A RTS ... Lessons This Lesson at a Glance: Grade Band: Integrated Subjects: (click to view more lessons in these areas) Theater Language Arts Social Studies Materials: For the student: Research Guide Targeted Standards: The National Standards For Arts Education: Theater (9-12) Standard 6: Comparing and integrating art forms by analyzing traditional theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and new art forms Other National Standards: Historical Understanding IV (9-12) Standard 1: Understands and knows how to analyze chronological relationships and patterns Historical Understanding IV (9-12) Standard 2: Understands the historical perspective Language Arts IV (9-12) Standard 4: Gathers and uses information for research purposes Language Arts IV (9-12) Standard 6: Uses reading skills and strategies to understand and interpret a variety of literary texts Language Arts IV (9-12) Standard 7: Uses reading skills and strategies to understand and interpret a variety of informational texts Icon Legend: = part of the current spotlight = opens in a new window = kid-friendly = printable = interactive = audio = video = images Noh Theater

107. Traditional Arts & Crafts Of Japan: An Annotated Directory Of Internet Resources arts crafts of Japan, including traditional music theater (such as kabuki Noh), kabuki Traditional Theatrical Arts, An essay courtesy of the http://newton.uor.edu/Departments&Programs/AsianStudiesDept/japan-trad.html

General Traditional Theater Traditional Music Tea Ceremony ... Miscellaneous General Japan Atlas: Traditional Crafts An illustrated guide to traditional crafts with clickable map Traditional Performing Arts in Japan The Virtual Museum of Traditional Japanese Arts Produced for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by Kodansha International Ltd.: Fine arts; crafts; performing arts; pastimes; martial arts Traditional Theater Background to Noh-Kyogen A detailed introduction with images A Brief Introduction to the History of Bunraku An essay on puppet theater by Matthew Johnson Bunraku Kyokai Japanese Theatre Index Articles compiled by TheatreHistory.com Kabuki for Everyone The Kabuki Story "A project for schools exploring Edo period Japan via one of its major art forms" Kabuki: Traditional Theatrical Arts An essay courtesy of the International Society for Educational Information, Inc., Tokyo

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