8 Comments so far

1. jesjenanddom on February 5, 2010 8:14 pm

   what the ………?

2. lostinxlation on February 5, 2010 8:32 pm

   Are they �波�人��It must be very tough for language students as the Japanese they use in kabuki are totally different from that we use today.Good job.

3. softypapa on February 5, 2010 9:14 pm

   Hello lostinxlation, I’m afraid that I don’t know much about these students as I was just watching from the audience. I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed their peformance! -Kurt

4. Hokayshenao on February 5, 2010 9:29 pm

   This is almost torture to watch, for one day I too would like to capture my audience with a great emotional display. Good work guys!

5. Qcumber on February 5, 2010 9:38 pm

   Remarkable. I wish I were young again and could attend this course in Japan.

6. allgoo19 on February 5, 2010 9:51 pm

   It’s a highly stylized play. Unlike acting in western style stage play, last thing they are trying to do is to make it look realistic. People come to see this type of play knows exactly what they will see and they don’t get tired of watching the same thing. The performances are judged by how each performer implement and exaggerate their move to express the emotion. Over the past hundreds of years performers found out what audience would like, or expect so they try to do just that.

7. Luminasita on February 5, 2010 10:17 pm

   I wish I could understand what is being said! The tones and pitches are very interesting, though, as are the movements.~Kat

8. allgoo19 on February 5, 2010 10:23 pm

   Basically, they are just introducing themselves. Sometimes, even for native Japanese speaking people, it’s hard to understand what they are saying. But most people know the story line, so it’s not a big problem. It’s more important to look for certain parts of the act where performers “Kimeru(act looking cool)” their acts. If you are careful, you’ll hear audience sayhing “kakko ii(look awsome)” then appleaud. ^_^