KABUKI KOOL S04E02 · Imoseyama Onna Teikin (Husband and Wife Mountains)

Overview

Explore the Japanese "Romeo and Juliet", Imoseyama Onna Teikin. Actor Nakamura Kazutaro introduces scenes from this deeply tragic romance.

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1. 1 1. The Star Dramatists of Kabuki History2017-04-05 · 28mExplore 400 years of kabuki history through plays of different eras. Actor Nakamura Kazutaro introduces famous writers from each period.
2. 2 2. Imoseyama Onna Teikin (Husband and Wife Mountains)2017-05-03 · 28mExplore the Japanese "Romeo and Juliet", Imoseyama Onna Teikin. Actor Nakamura Kazutaro introduces scenes from this deeply tragic romance.
3. 3 3. Onnagata Props2017-06-07 · 28mExplore some of the props used by onnagata, kabuki actors who play female roles. A props expert joins actor Nakamura Kazutaro to explain how these items are made and how they're us
4. 4 4. Tachiyaku Male Roles2017-07-05 · 28mKabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke is in the studio with Nakamura Kazutaro and explores some of the male tachiyaku roles of kabuki, including tragic heroes and battle scenes.
5. 5 5. Powerful Aragoto Heroes2017-09-06 · 28mThe strong, manly aragoto style of kabuki acting and plays is our focus this week. Join kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke and our guide Nakamura Kazutaro as they examine its history an
6. 6 6. A Visit to the Kabukiza2017-10-04 · 28mKabukiza is the only theater dedicated to showing kabuki all year round. Explore unique stage machinery based on centuries-old ideas, the backstage, roof garden, and shop.
7. 7 7. Kabuki Stage Sets2017-11-01 · 28mKabuki actor Nakamura Kazutaro explores the unique nature of kabuki stage sets, stage machinery, how these items are made, and the work done by stagehands during performances.
8. 8 8. The Peerless Chikamatsu Monzaemon2018-01-03 · 28mThe universal plays of Chikamatsu Monzaemon were written 300 years ago yet are still used in movies and TV today. Kabuki actor Nakamura Kazutaro explores his genius.
9. 9 9. Kabuki & Ukiyo-e2018-02-07 · 28mWhat's the link between ukiyo-e art and kabuki? Many famous prints are of kabuki actors and were sold to fans. They're key documentation of staging and costumes. Explore this fasci
10. 10 10. Japan's Historic Kabuki Theaters2018-03-07 · 28mSeveral old theater buildings around Japan give a feeling of what it was like to see kabuki in the Edo period. Experience these performances from up close.