Types of theatre
Noh and Kyogen Theater, the oldest theater in Japan and based on Buddhism and Shinto religions, dates back to what century?
15th Century
Kahatsu, refers to any costume or style regarding which part of the body?
The famous play that follows the adventures of a military commander is called what?
Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees
Kabuki theatre is similar to what modern day American Theatre?
Musicals. Kabuki consists of dance, music, and drama, all into one
Uwagi, Noshi, Kariginu, happi, choken, and maiginu are all things similar to what article of clothing?
Coats, jackets, or outerwear.
The famous play that shows how a lord was forced to commit ritual suicide after his clan disbaned after attacking a high official in the Shoguns palace is called what?
Kanadehon Chushingura
Bunraku, started in the 16th century, used puppets that were how tall?
4-5 feet tall
Kitsuke is a short sleeved kimono that goes under what article of clothing?
The Kimono
What is the meaning of the name of the play "Benten Kozo"
Honorable Theif
Kabuki, started in the 17th century, was popular among which type of Japanese people?
Townspeople
Uwagi is what type of Japanese clothing?
Kimono. It comes in Karaori and atsuita which are both higher class kimonos
Sukeroku is a play known as what in English?
The Flower of Edo
In Nohgaku theatre, what do all performers have in common?
Trousers. They are often loose fitting
Kanadehon Chushingura is what type of theatre?
Kabuki