KABUKI KOOL S05E02 · Kabuki Conventions

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Explore the fascinating conventions and traditions of kabuki. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique make-up, its onnagata techniques, and stage machinery.

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1. 1 1. Enjoying Kabuki with Kataoka Ainosuke2018-04-04 · 28mThis time Kataoka Ainosuke takes his first turn as our host. Ainosuke is a renowned kabuki actor. He'll be our guide to the attractions of kabuki looking at some of the roles he's
2. 2 2. Kabuki Conventions2018-05-02 · 28mExplore the fascinating conventions and traditions of kabuki. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique make-up, its onnagata techniques, and stag
3. 3 3. Handsome Heroes of Kabuki2018-06-06 · 28mExplore the different types of romantic hero who appear in kabuki. From sweet, comic charmers to brooding bad boys, actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains these heroic archetypes.
4. 4 4. The Battles of Coxinga2018-07-04 · 28mActor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "The Battles of Coxinga" by Chikamatsu Monzemon. It's an epic tale with a Sino-Japanese hero taking up arms in China for the family his father once
5. 5 5. Married Love2018-09-05 · 28mActor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki. Explore these dramatic tales of fidelity and romance.
6. 6 6. Props for Male Roles2018-10-03 · 28mActor Kataoka Ainosuke reveals the wide variety of props used by tachiyaku, the male roles in kabuki. Explore the all-important katana sword, tobacco pipes, footwear and gold coins
7. 7 7. Genpei Nunobiki no Taki: The White Cascade of the Genji Banner2018-11-07 · 28mActor Kataoka Ainosuke explores two acts from this gidayu kyogen play. It's a fantastical, dramatic, and deeply moving piece of theater.
8. 8 8. Before a Kabuki Tour Begins2019-01-02 · 28mHow do the cast and crew prepare for a kabuki performance? Actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the rehearsals and technical complexities of a recent nationwide tour.
9. 9 9. Sankyoku: Kabuki Chamber Music2019-02-06 · 28mKabuki is full of music played both on- and off-stage. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke and musician Kawase Roshu guide us through the beautiful complexities of sankyoku.
10. 10 10. Kabuki Dance for Tachiyaku Male Roles2019-03-06 · 28mDance is an integral part of kabuki, showcasing personality and inner emotion, as well as skill. Explore this mesmerizing facet of kabuki with actor Kataoka Ainosuke.