Author : Ronald Cavaye
Release : 2004
Genre : Performing Arts
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 874/5 ( reviews)
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Book Synopsis A Guide to the Japanese Stage by : Ronald Cavaye
Download or read book A Guide to the Japanese Stage written by Ronald Cavaye. This book was released on 2004. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Japan has a wide range of unique, highly refined performing arts that haveeveloped over centuries. This guide provides a brief history andntroduction to the features of each genre, together with recommendations oflays that are accessible to non-Japanese audiences. Brief synopses arerovided to approximately fifty selected plays, and well-known popularompanies, actors, writers, and directors are introduced. The text is widelyllustrated, and includes information about theatre listings, how to getickets, and which plays are available on DVD. It will be invaluable fornyone planning a visit to Japan and keen to experience its theatre firsthand,s well as providing additional insights for students of Japanese theatrend literature.