OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS
No knowledge of Japanese is required. All readings are in English.
All lessons will be taught by Noh professionals with English translation.
No prior knowledge of theatre, dance, or music is required.
SCHOLARSHIPS
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This experiential program offers a unique opportunity to investigate Japanese culture and humanity through the practice of Noh Theatre.*
Noh is one of the oldest forms of theatre still practiced today and is described as “one of the great achievements of civilization.”
By reading, watching, singing, dancing, playing instruments, and visiting cultural sites, participants will learn about Noh, Japanese culture, humankind, and themselves.
Participants receive a traditional Noh fan and Noh rehearsal garments which are theirs to keep. f
*This program is offered in collaboration with Theatre Nohgaku's Noh Training Project- Japan. The express consent of the Japanese artists of Theatre Nohgaku make this program possible.
WHAT IS NOH?
Nō or Noh is one of the oldest forms of theatre still in practice today. Noh, meaning “accomplishment,” or “perfected art,” was the official performance of samurai culture during the 14th & 15th century in Japan. Like the Samurai warriors of Japan, Noh performers/performances are meant to exemplify strength and beauty.
Noh, or nohgaku, emerged over six centuries ago under the patronage of the shoguns. It is a synthesis of poetry, dance, drama, music, and costume. Noh was one of the first arts designated an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
It is sustained in Japan by performance guilds whose members have mastered the intense concentration and physical discipline demanded by the form and have passed down their art through many generations. A wide and enthusiastic following of amateurs also practices and performs its music and dance.
PROGRAM INCLUDES
Round Trip flight (Charlotte - Tokyo)
Three weeks of housing in Tokyo
A travel card for three weeks of travel within Tokyo
Japanese Rehearsal Garments to Keep (pictured on the left)
Yukata (robe)
Hakama (pants)
Obi (belt)
Traditional Japanese Kita School Rehearsal Fan
Introduction to Noh Masks and Costumes
Attending a live Noh performance at the National Noh Theatre of Tokyo
A final recital at the Kita School Noh Theatre in Meguro/Tokyo