The art of Kabuki in Japanese theater made its way to America in the mid-1900’s, with 1960 bringing the first “authentic” (all-male, professional) performance to New York. It became a tool to reconcile Americans with Japanese culture following the war. “Kabuki was not simply introduced to America; it was promoted as part of a larger,Continue reading “The Influence of Kabuki Theater on Film and Anime”
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My home made Japanese Noh-mask
I know I have brought this up in countless projects with multiple different classes, but I have a huge passion for theater and performance. From the costumes to the performances and the plays themselves, being on stage has always been a great pleasure of mine. However I will admit, my knowledge of performance and performanceContinue reading “My home made Japanese Noh-mask”
My Iago Costume
Performing in live theater always brought so much fun and excitement for me when I was in highschool. I especially had fun dressing up and seeing the different types of costumes. Different ways someone can look in order to obtain a different persona to perform on stage. I love costumes, even though I personally am notContinue reading “My Iago Costume”
the long awaited First Major Project
Explanation I was granted an opportunity to flex my adaptation skills for this first project. While I was reading “The Book of the Dead” from Edwidge Danticat’s The Dew Breaker, I realized how theatrical it is. Right off the bat, Danticat uses conversational dialogue to do some exposition, which read like a script in myContinue reading “the long awaited First Major Project”
Side Gig
(Actor of undetermined gender, age, race, etc. travels to center stage where they remain motionless for some time. Beat. The Actor suddenly dives into indignant rage all at once.) Actor: Why the fuck are you staring at me like that? (Scowls at audience). (A Voice is heard within the audience.) Voice: It’s a casting call,Continue reading “Side Gig”
Sprockets and Springes 