Yukie Iitomi Memorial Scholarship Fund
Painting: Takano Mikihide
Yukie Iitomi (1958 - 2009) was a professional noh actor of the Hosho School and a founding member of Theatre Nohgaku. Her skills as a performer were an inspiration to all, providing a high standard to which others could aspire. In honor of her artistry and her memory, Theatre Nohgaku offers a scholarship for the continued study of noh in her name.
A committee of Theatre Nohgaku Company Members will give the annual, merit-based scholarship, as funds allow and when there is an appropriate candidate. Designed to acknowledge accomplishment and/or promise, the recipient may use the scholarship towards attending the Noh Training Project, one of Theatre Nohgaku’s Workshops, or travel to Japan for further study of noh.
Past Yukie Iitomi Scholarship recipients are:
2022 John Murphy
2021 Michael Harris
2017 Frank Chung
2017 Mika Oskarson Kindstrand
2017 Quinn Sipes
2014 Shinichi Iova Momo Koga
2013 Ayako Tanigaito
2012 Phillip Czekner
2011 Caitlin Collins
2010 Kristin Jackson
Mitsuo Kama Memorial Award
Mitsuo Kama (1936-2011), a Theatre Nohgaku Affiliated artist, was a treasured mentor and friend to many TN members and Noh Training Project participants. His deep knowledge and performance mastery of Ko style shoulder drum and Kadono style hip drum provided the backbone for NTP noh instrumental instruction for many years. A kind yet exacting teacher who demanded the best from his students, Kama-sensei is remembered with great affection and respect for not only his deep love of noh, but also his tireless efforts to disseminate it outside Japan. The scores he painstakingly wrote out by hand still serve as a uniquely precious resource to those who write, compose and perform English-language noh today.
This award acknowledges accomplishment and / or promise on the musical instruments of noh by an individual who has participated in the Noh Training Project, or through association with Theatre Nohgaku. The recipient of the Mitsuo Kama Memorial Award is chosen by a committee of experienced noh musicians drawn from Theatre Nohgaku’s membership. The award is given as funds allow and when there is an appropriate candidate.
Past Kama Mitsuo Memorial Scholarship recipients are:
2022 Elizabeth Parks
2021 Robert Morris
2017 Kim Gaughan
2014 Laura Sampson
2012 Kevin Salfen
