Season 3
10 episodes · Apr 6, 2016
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- S3E1
Kabuki Costume Concepts
Apr 6, 201628mExplore the dazzling world of kabuki costumes! An expert joins the studio to explain the intricate details of some of kabuki's most famous clothes. Join us for the first in a new season of KABUKI KOOL.
- S3E2
Discover Kabuki Based on Noh and Kyogen
May 4, 201628mExplore three kabuki plays that are based on noh and kyogen originals. Nakamura Kazutaro guides us through the originals to see how and why kabuki changed, or kept, certain dramatic elements.
- S3E3
Seductive Women
Jun 1, 201628mThis time on "KABUKI KOOL" actor Nakamura Kazutaro guides us through two stories that hinge on a woman's seduction of the hero. Join us in an exploration of their very different motives!
- S3E4
Kuromisu Music in Kabuki
Jul 6, 201628mThis time on "KABUKI KOOL" explore the music which heightens on-stage action. Musician Kineya Mitaro and his group demonstrate the extraordinary skills that prompt laughter and tears from audiences.
- S3E5
The Beauty of Dance: Onnagata
Sep 7, 201628mThis time on KABUKI KOOL, explore the intricate beauty of onnagata dancing with acclaimed actor Nakamura Kazutaro.
- S3E6
Kamigata Kyogen Set in Merchant Families
Oct 5, 201628mThis time on KABUKI KOOL, explore the emotional drama of Kamigata plays with actor Nakamura Kazutaro. This style of kabuki developed in the Kansai region of Japan.
- S3E7
Sounds of Kabuki
Nov 9, 201628mThis time on KABUKI KOOL, discover the role of narimono, the kabuki flute and percussion ensemble. Background music, sound effects, and atmospheric tension, actor Nakamura Kazutaro explains the many sounds of kabuki.
- S3E8
Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura
Dec 7, 201628mThis time on KABUKI KOOL, explore a historic masterpiece of kabuki theater. Actor Nakamura Kazutaro explains the appeal of "Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees."
- S3E9
Tachimawari Fight Scenes
Feb 1, 201728mThis time on KABUKI KOOL, explore the intricate tachimawari or fight scenes, of kabuki plays. Actor Nakamura Kazutaro is joined by a tateshi, or action choreographer.
- S3E10
Challenges of Modern Kabuki
Mar 1, 201728mThis time on KABUKI KOOL, we move away from the classics to look at two modern kabuki plays. Actor Nakamura Kazutaro explains the challenges of performing new works.