Kabuki Theatre
A strong frozen pose used to show emotion or power.
Mie (frozen pose)
These are used to show character instead of facial expressions.
Masks
Actors use this to show actions like riding a horse instead of props.
Movement
Hand gestures used to show feelings and meaning.
Mudras (hand gestures)
Big, exciting visuals on stage are called this.
Spectacle
This walkway goes through the audience so actors can be seen up close.
Hanamichi
Movement is slow, small, and very ________.
Careful / controlled
Bright colors and painted faces help show this.
Character
Stories come from these very old writings.
Ancient texts
A character’s main goal in a scene is called this.
Actors wear painted faces and large costumes to help show this.
Character or emotion
Performances often feel calm or ________.
Stories often clearly show the difference between these two ideas.
Right and wrong
Characters are simple versions like “hero” or “villain,” also called:
Character types
Building believable characters through choices and emotions is called:
Character development
In this style, all roles were traditionally played by this group.
Men
Some characters are not human but these types of beings.
Spirits / supernatural beings
Very few props or scenery means the audience must use this.
Imagination
This is never shown on stage.
Movement and symbols instead of realism is called this type of performance.
Stylized / symbolic performance
Why might dramatic poses and costumes help the audience understand the story?
They clearly show emotions and make the action easy to follow.
What does it show about this theatre style that it has changed very little for hundreds of years?
Tradition is very important.
How does using movement instead of realistic scenery change the audience experience?
The audience focuses on actors and uses imagination.
Why are gestures and eye movements important in this style?
They show emotions and meaning without realistic scenery.
What is one BIG difference between Western theatre and many Eastern theatre styles?
Western focuses on realism and character goals; Eastern styles focus more on movement and symbolism.