May 26-June 14, 2024
Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia USA
The Noh Training Project is an intensive 3-week training in the unique singing and dancing of Japan’s centuries-old noh dance-drama with master performers from Theatre Nohgaku. Participants will also have the chance to work with the musical instruments of noh.
Theatre Nohgaku is an international performance group dedicated to sharing the power and beauty of Japanese noh with the world. We were founded in 2000 by theatre and allied professionals and our members have extensive lecture, presentation, and workshop experience in addition to (and in support of) our international performances.
Hampden-Sydney College is the tenth oldest institution of higher learning in the United States (1775), and is the oldest of the country's few remaining private colleges that specializes in educating and developing young men. The College is located on a beautiful, residential campus situated on 1300 acres in south-central Virginia, 60 miles southwest of Richmond.
Why Study Noh?
Noh is unique in the world of theatre, boasting one of the oldest continuous performance practices dating back to its origins in 14th century Japan. It combines the arts of dance, chant, music and mask into a multifaceted theatrical experience. Along with a rich literary legacy, ornate costumes and a ritualized stage space, noh performance evokes a stillness and an intense mysterious beauty that has mesmerized audiences for generations. The skills derived from a study of noh have been utilized by performance artists in all fields of creativity and actors, directors, dancers, musicians and academics interested in a non-Western performance experience are encouraged to apply.
Program Features
Daily sessions in the singing (utai) and dancing (shimai) of noh
Weekly presentations of noh performances on video followed by discussion
A final recital performance on June 14, 2024. Students will perform one short dance piece and chant for 1-2 other pieces.
Registration Details
$1300 General Public, $3300 for students desiring Academic Credit
Tuition includes: Room (with linens and kitchenette), Kita Noh rehearsal fan, digital documentation of final recital (video and photos).
NOT INCLUDED: Transportation (air and ground), food, and tabi (split-toed sock)
Returning students please inquire concerning special rate.
Academic Credit: Interested participants can apply to receive 3 hours of transferable credit (THEATRE 230 in Hampden-Sydney catalog).
• Registration deadline: 05/01/24
• Deposit deadline: ($500) 05/15/24
• Balance due: 05/25/24
Do you have questions about the program, or feel you are ready to register? Please complete the form below, and we’ll contact you to complete the registration process. Full registration requires submitting a current resume and a recent photo.
