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By: Nibran Lopez and Ronnie Santana

Japanese Theater (Kabuki). By: Nibran Lopez and Ronnie Santana . Kabuki. Classic Japanese dance drama Started in the 17 th century (Edo period) B ased on historical events or conflicts No mask Stylized movement Elaborate costumes . Ka = Singing Bu= dancing Ki= acting .

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By: Nibran Lopez and Ronnie Santana

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  1. Japanese Theater (Kabuki) By: Nibran Lopez and Ronnie Santana

  2. Kabuki • Classic Japanese dance drama • Started in the 17th century (Edo period) • Based on historical events or conflicts • No mask • Stylized movement • Elaborate costumes • Ka= Singing • Bu= dancing • Ki= acting

  3. Performers • Women were forbidden to participate • Men kabuki actors are specialist's in playing female roles (Onnagata) • To this day kabuki is only performed by men • Practice art till death • Orchestra (dress like chorus) • Have Choirs that narrates (like Greeks) • 12 to 18 members

  4. Stage • They used revolving platforms, trap doors and a foot bridge that leads through the audience • Footbridge allowed a dramatic entrance or exit

  5. Make-Up • Colors of the make up expressed their emotions • Deep red- expresses anger, indignation, or rage • Pink- charming • Indigo- appears on villains or ghost • Brown- worn by villains among court nobles and by gods

  6. Kabuki Performance • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU66syDUuJ8

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