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Noh Photography Exhibition

Yokohama Noh Theatre Photography Exhibition Zeami (1363–1443?) is the greatest playwright and theorist of the Japanese Noh theatre. He and his father, Kan’ami (1333–84), were the creators of the Noh drama in its present form. In the fall of 2013, … Continue reading →

Noh Film: Throne of Blood

Noh-influenced Shakespeare by Akira Kurosawa Dir. Akira Kurosawa 1957, 110 min. Japanese with English subtitles Kurosawa infused his adaptation of Macbeth with Noh elements, from the soundtrack and stage set to the actors' performance style, Noh mask-like makeup and facial … Continue reading →