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July 7th-25th, 2008

Application Deadline April 25, 2008.

What is Noh?

One of the oldest continually performed theatre forms in the world, noh combines dance, chant, music, and mask in a powerful and stately performance experience requiring intense inner concentration and physical discipline. Actors, directors, dancers, musicians, and academics interested in a non-Western performance experience are encouraged to apply.

Noh Training Project

The Noh Training Project is a summer three-week intensive, performance-based training in the dance, chant, music and performance history of Japanese classical noh drama. The Noh Training Project offers the most intensive and extensive noh training available in the United States.

Noh Training Project 2008

Included:
Week one - July 7-11: For first-year students only. Led by first-year teachers Elizabeth Dowd and Jubilith Moore, week one will focus on introducing the basics of utai (chant) and shimai (dance) along with general music classes introducing the basic rhythms of the kotsuzumi (shoulder drum), otsuzumi (hip drum), and nohkan (transverse bamboo flute). Returning students wishing for a review may apply to attend this week.
Week two - July 14-18: Returning students join the first year students. NTP Artistic Director Richard Emmert and Master Drumming Teacher Mitsuo Kama along with Teaching Associates John Oglevee and James Ferner join the faculty.
Week three - July 21-July 28: Esteemed noh actor Matsui Akira joins the faculty for the week to review pieces for the public recital on July 25th at 7pm.

Noh Related Links


Publications available through the Noh Training Project

National Noh Theatre Performance Guide Series by Monica Bethe and Richard Emmert:

  • Matsukaze $20.00
  • Fujito $20.00
  • Miidera $22.00
  • Tenko $22.00
  • Atsumori $23.00
  • Ema $23.00
  • Aoinoue $23.00

(Shipping & Handling included)


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