2013 Workshop Series
In 1917 Irish poet William Butler Yeats published 'At the Hawk’s Well.' Often referred to as a 'noh play,' Yeats' noh-influenced work served to introduce this powerful and evocative form to Western audiences.
Since 2003 Theatre Nohgaku has hosted workshops for poets, playwrights and other writers, as well as musicians and performance artists to help them better understand Japanese noh, to assist them in using noh in their own artistic pursuits, as well as to help develop new material for future Theatre Nohgaku performances.
Through generous financial and in-kind contributions by the Asian Cultural Council, the National Noh Theater of Japan, Princeton University, New Dramatists, CalArts, Musashino University, The Studio Theatre and Southern Methodist University, Theatre Nohgaku has been able to present workshops annually and offer an opportunity for English-speaking participants to gain greater knowledge of the time-tested qualities of noh.
We invite you to join us for any or all of our 2013 Workshop series.
• Costume Workshop
Theatre Nohgaku announces the Noh Costume Workshop, to be held June 12-18, 2013 in Kyoto and Fukuyama, Japan. This unprecedented opportunity will include comprehensive lectures (in English) on costuming in noh; an invitation to watch a noh rehearsal, or moshiawase; attendance of live performances; guided visits to a professional noh costume maker, costume museum and other relevant sites; and the rare opportunity to view, practice and participate in the tightly choreographed process of dressing and being dressed in noh costumes, guided by professional noh actors.
Conducting lectures and other portions of the workshop will be well-known author, scholar and practitioner of noh, Monica Bethe. Professional actors of the Oshima Noh family, including Kinue Oshima, will demonstrate the use and donning of garments, and will lead participants in hands-on demonstrations. Also assisting will be members of Theatre Nohgaku, including long- time practitioner and Theatre Nohgaku founding Artistic Director, Richard Emmert.
Read personal accounts by participants, and see photographs and video of the 2012 Costume Workshop by visiting our blog.
• Location: Kyoto and Fukuyama, Japan
• Dates: June 12-18, 2013
• Fee: ¥85,000 (or US$885) includes all lectures, performances, workshops and various other workshop-related activities. Travel, lodging and food costs are not included, but assistance will be available for arranging hotel accommodations and domestic (within Japan) travel.
Inquiries concerning the Costume Workshop should be directed to Tom O'Connor:
CLICK HERE for additional information.
• Writer’s Workshop
July 12 - 14
(Hosted at 92Y, NY, NY)
Features:
• Daily lecture discussions by composer/playwright and former Hosho-ryu professional David Crandall. Discussions focus on the function and form of typical noh plays, including aspects of musical and literary structure as well as historic/poetic referencing. Subsequent discussions focus on the unique challenges of adapting and writing noh for the English language.
• Workshop limited to 12 participants.
• Please inquire directly about participation in this workshop.
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• Music Workshop
March 21- 24
(Hosted in San Francisco CA by Theatre of Yugen)
Features:
• Daily lecture discussions and demonstrations led by certified Kita-ryu instructor and Musashino University faculty member Richard Emmert. Discussions include the traditional characteristics of noh music, the use of the various rhythmic and melodic forms, and the interrelationship of music and text structures. Subsequent discussions focus on the use of noh music and composing for English texts
• Workshop limited to 12 participants.
• Fee: $350
• Registration and non-refundable deposit ($100) due by January 15, 2013
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These workshops can fill up fast. Early registration is encouraged.
PARTICIPATION FEES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
FEE INCLUDES: participation fee, daily seminars and seminar materials including translations and texts.
FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE: airfare, ground transport, board or accommodations. For the Costume Workshop recommendations can be made regarding hotel accommodations.
If you would like to apply or have any questions, please contact Tom O'Connor:
