Kabuki Kool - Season 4 / Year 2016

Kabuki Kool - Season 4 / Year 2016

Season 4 / Year 2016

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DatesApr 6, 2016 - Mar 1, 2017
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Episodes

Kabuki Costume Concepts
Year 2016Episode 128 min

Kabuki Costume Concepts

Explore the dazzling world of kabuki costumes! An expert joins the studio to explain the intricate details of some of kabuki's most famous clothes. Join us for the first in a new season of KABUKI KOOL.

Apr 6, 2016
Discover Kabuki based on Noh and Kyogen
Year 2016Episode 228 min

Discover Kabuki based on Noh and Kyogen

Explore three kabuki plays that are based on noh and kyogen originals. Nakamura Kazutaro guides us through the originals to see how and why kabuki changed, or kept, certain dramatic elements.

May 4, 2016
Seductive Women
Year 2016Episode 328 min

Seductive Women

This time on "KABUKI KOOL" actor Nakamura Kazutaro guides us through two stories that hinge on a woman's seduction of the hero. Join us in an exploration of their very different motives!

Jun 1, 2016
Kuromisu Music in Kabuki
Year 2016Episode 428 min

Kuromisu Music in Kabuki

This time on "KABUKI KOOL" explore the music which heightens on-stage action. Musician Kineya Mitaro and his group demonstrate the extraordinary skills that prompt laughter and tears from audiences.

Jul 6, 2016
The Beauty of Dance: Onnagata
Year 2016Episode 528 min

The Beauty of Dance: Onnagata

This time on KABUKI KOOL, explore the intricate beauty of onnagata dancing with acclaimed actor Nakamura Kazutaro.

Sep 7, 2016
Kamigata Kyogen Set in Merchant Families
Year 2016Episode 628 min

Kamigata Kyogen Set in Merchant Families

This time on KABUKI KOOL, explore the emotional drama of Kamigata plays with actor Nakamura Kazutaro. This style of kabuki developed in the Kansai region of Japan.

Oct 5, 2016
Sounds of Kabuki
Year 2016Episode 728 min

Sounds of Kabuki

This time on KABUKI KOOL, discover the role of narimono, the kabuki flute and percussion ensemble. Background music, sound effects, and atmospheric tension, actor Nakamura Kazutaro explains the many sounds of kabuki.

Nov 9, 2016
Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura
Year 2016Episode 828 min

Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura

This time on KABUKI KOOL, explore a historic masterpiece of kabuki theater. Actor Nakamura Kazutaro explains the appeal of "Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees."

Dec 7, 2016
Tachimawari Fight Scenes
Year 2016Episode 928 min

Tachimawari Fight Scenes

This time on KABUKI KOOL, explore the intricate tachimawari or fight scenes, of kabuki plays. Actor Nakamura Kazutaro is joined by a tateshi, or action choreographer.

Feb 1, 2017
Challenges of Modern Kabuki
Year 2016Episode 1028 min

Challenges of Modern Kabuki

This time on KABUKI KOOL, we move away from the classics to look at two modern kabuki plays. Actor Nakamura Kazutaro explains the challenges of performing new works.

Mar 1, 2017

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