Kabuki - A Workshop for Beginners 歌舞伎ことはじめ
Kabuki was the most popular entertainment for the average person in Japan during the Edo period. The Japanese characters for “Kabuki” (歌舞伎) literally represent “song” (歌), “dance” (舞), and “skill” (伎). During its 400-year history, Kabuki has developed a comprehensive treasure trove of various theatrical devices that make up its form. In this workshop for beginners, we will be acting as guides of Kabuki. We will offer introductory demonstrations and opportunities to try performing Kabuki Theatre. The workshop is suited for a wide range of audiences, including children who are curious to try new things, adults who may assume that Kabuki is incomprehensible and difficult to access, and foreigners who are interested in Japan's culture. We will explore the origins of Kabuki and the types of Kabuki, including Onnagata (male actors who specliase in playing female roles) and Tachimawari (stage fighting in Kabuki). Take this opportunity to strike Kabuki’s unique “Mie” (theatrical pose)! 歌舞伎は江戸時代の庶民のいちばんの娯楽でした。それは、歌(うた)・舞(まい)・伎(わざ)という漢字にも表れているように、四百年の歴史の中で工夫が積み重ねられ、総合芸術としてあらゆる演劇の要素が含まれている<宝の山>なのです。 私たちはそのガイド。新しいことに興味津々な子どもたち、「歌舞伎=分からない、眠い、敷居が高い」というイメージを抱えがちな大人の方たち、日本の代表的な文化に関心を寄せている外国の方たちまで、幅広く親しんでいただけるよう、実演を交えながら紹介し、実際に体験していただきます。 歌舞伎の成り立ちや、歌舞伎の種類、女方のことなどレクチャーします。 木刀を使って立廻りの実演、解説し、実践的に指導します。歌舞伎独特の「見得」にもチャレンジ!

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