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Theatre in Classical Japan. Theatre in East Asia. Theatre before literature Ballad and puppetry Korea – p’ansori China – Peking Opera Japan – Noh and Kabuki. Noh . Prior to 12 th century, Japan isolated Influence of China on Japan after 12 th century Trade, ideas going back and forth
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Theatre in East Asia • Theatre before literature • Ballad and puppetry • Korea – p’ansori • China – Peking Opera • Japan – Noh and Kabuki
Noh • Prior to 12th century, Japan isolated • Influence of China on Japan after 12th century • Trade, ideas going back and forth • Sondaku • Kan’amiKiyotsuguelevated status of Noh theatre in 14th century
Theatre • Made of wood • Hashigakari • Roof over top
Elements • Shirabyoushimask • Instruments • Precise exaggerated movements
Story Components of Noh • Dojoji • Wandering spirits and redemption • Revenge and Redemption
Kabuki • Puppet shows • Short intercessions