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2013 Costume Workshop

Theatre Nohgaku announces its second Noh Costuming Workshop, to be held June 12-18, 2013, in Kyoto and Fukuyama, Japan. Following a highly successful 2012 premier, our workshop will include:

Comprehensive lectures (in English) on costuming in noh; guided tours to textile and other facilities, the opportunity to meet and observe highly skilled artisans at their work; an invitation to attend a noh rehearsal (moshiawase,) as well as hands-on instruction in the traditional choreographed process of dressing and being dressed in authentic noh costumes conducted by professional noh actors.

Leading the lectures and guided tours in Kyoto will be well-known author, scholar and practitioner of noh, Monica Bethe. In Fukuyama, professional actors of the Oshima Noh family (including noh actress Kinue Oshima) will guide participants in hands-on demonstration of the many costumes, their functions and proper use. Also participating will be author, long-time practitioner and Theatre Nohgaku founding artistic director, Richard Emmert.

Quick Facts:

Theatre Nohgaku Noh Costuming Workshop
• Location: Kyoto and Fukuyama, Japan
• Dates: June 12-18, 2013 (arrival June 11, departure June 19)
• Price: ¥85,000 or US $885 (US $920 if by PayPal) includes all lectures, performances, workshops and various other workshop-related activities. Travel, lodging and food are not included, but assistance will be available for arranging hotel accommodations and ground-transport (within Japan.)