How ancient Japanese theater survived eight-hour performances
In short: Explore the revered traditions of Noh and Kyogen. This video examines the origins of Noh from Shinto dances, the architecture of Noh theaters, and the comedic role Kyogen played in breaking up long performances.
Noh is a highly respected Japanese theater form that evolved from traditional Shostov dances. While Noh provides a profound experience, historical performances could last up to eight hours. To navigate such endurance, audiences relied on Kyogen, the comedic counterpart to Noh, to provide relief during these lengthy sessions.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Just Say Noh. But Also Say Kyogen: Crash Course Theater #11
- Also: Crash Course Theater | Just Say Noh. But Also Say Kyogen | Episode 11
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