VOCAB
What does Kathakali literally translate to?
Story play
How many Bhavas are there?
9
Describe the character with Green makeup.
Hero
What color are the tips of their nails?
Silver
What's the name of the city where Kathakali was born?
Kerala
The word for "dance worship" is...
Kutiyattam
How long is a traditional (not modern) Kathakali performance?
8 hours
Describe the character with green makeup including a red mustache.
Evil king (or other high-born)
How long does it take to do Kathakali makeup?
2 - 4 hours
About how long is a Kathakali script?
30-40 pages
At least how many gestures exists in Kathakali?
500
What is the purpose of the drums at dusk?
Invite the gods to their seats.
Describe the character with black makeup.
Breasts
16th/17th
Define Pacca (Pah-chah)
Green-makeup character. Heroes and gods.
Name all three kinds of Kathakali performers
Actor-dancers, Percussionists, and Singers
Describe the character with "radiant" makeup
Heroine
Actors always wear elaborate ____________ on their heads
Headresses
How many years does it take to train as a Kathakali actor?
20
What is the word for a demon character?
Kari
Perform either a Bhava or a Mudra, and then translate it for us!
Yay!
Describe the character with an Orange/Red shade.
Specific gods: Brahma, Surya, Balarama, Shira
On which hand do which actors attach the silver nails? Answer both to get the points!
Left hand of male actors!
What's the Krishnattam?
A cycle of eight dance dramas created around 1650