Kabuki Kool - Season 5 / Year 2017

Kabuki Kool - Season 5 / Year 2017

Season 5 / Year 2017

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DatesApr. 5, 2017 - März 7, 2018
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Episodes

The Star Dramatists of Kabuki History
Year 2017Episode 128 min

The Star Dramatists of Kabuki History

Explore 400 years of kabuki history through plays of different eras. Actor Nakamura Kazutaro introduces famous writers from each period.

Apr. 5, 2017
Imoseyama Onna Teikin (Husband and Wife Mountains)
Year 2017Episode 228 min

Imoseyama Onna Teikin (Husband and Wife Mountains)

Explore the Japanese "Romeo and Juliet", Imoseyama Onna Teikin. Actor Nakamura Kazutaro introduces scenes from this deeply tragic romance.

Mai 3, 2017
Onnagata Props
Year 2017Episode 328 min

Onnagata Props

Explore some of the props used by onnagata, kabuki actors who play female roles. A props expert joins actor Nakamura Kazutaro to explain how these items are made and how they're used in performance.

Juni 7, 2017
Tachiyaku Male Roles
Year 2017Episode 428 min

Tachiyaku Male Roles

Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke is in the studio with Nakamura Kazutaro and explores some of the male tachiyaku roles of kabuki, including tragic heroes and battle scenes.

Juli 5, 2017
Powerful Aragoto Heroes
Year 2017Episode 528 min

Powerful Aragoto Heroes

The strong, manly aragoto style of kabuki acting and plays is our focus this week. Join kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke and our guide Nakamura Kazutaro as they examine its history and try out some aragoto moves in the studio!

Sept. 6, 2017
A Visit to the Kabukiza
Year 2017Episode 628 min

A Visit to the Kabukiza

Kabukiza is the only theater dedicated to showing kabuki all year round. Explore unique stage machinery based on centuries-old ideas, the backstage, roof garden, and shop.

Okt. 4, 2017
Kabuki Stage Sets
Year 2017Episode 728 min

Kabuki Stage Sets

Kabuki actor Nakamura Kazutaro explores the unique nature of kabuki stage sets, stage machinery, how these items are made, and the work done by stagehands during performances.

Nov. 1, 2017
The Peerless Chikamatsu Monzaemon
Year 2017Episode 828 min

The Peerless Chikamatsu Monzaemon

The universal plays of Chikamatsu Monzaemon were written 300 years ago yet are still used in movies and TV today. Kabuki actor Nakamura Kazutaro explores his genius.

Jan. 3, 2018
Kabuki & Ukiyo-e
Year 2017Episode 928 min

Kabuki & Ukiyo-e

What's the link between ukiyo-e art and kabuki? Many famous prints are of kabuki actors and were sold to fans. They're key documentation of staging and costumes. Explore this fascinating relationship.

Feb. 7, 2018
Japan's Historic Kabuki Theaters
Year 2017Episode 1028 min

Japan's Historic Kabuki Theaters

Several old theater buildings around Japan give a feeling of what it was like to see kabuki in the Edo period. Experience these performances from up close.

März 7, 2018

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