Modern Japanese Theatre and Performance (Paperback)

David Jortner

ISBN 10: 0739123009 / ISBN 13: 9780739123003

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Lanham, MD, 2007

About this Item

Paperback. At the heart of the development of modern Japanese culture, the theatre mirrors the issues and concerns of a society transitioning from the Tokugawa era to the modern period. Modern Japanese Theatre and Performance fills a gap in current Japanese theatre scholarship; the book discusses the role of women in modern theatre, buto dance, experimental theatres that combine traditional theatre with modern forms, and plays by Abe Kobo, Mishima Yukio, and Senda Koreya. With important contributions from both established and emerging scholars, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in theatre, modern performance, or Japanese studies. Modern Japanese Theatre and Performance is a collection of sixteen essays on Japanese theatre, including historical overviews of twentieth century theatre, analyses of specific productions and individuals, and consideration of the intercultural nature of modern Japanese theatre. Also included is a new translation of a 'Superkyogen' play. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Modern Japanese Theatre and Performance (Paperback)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Lanham, MD
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0739123009
• ISBN 13: 9780739123003
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

At the heart of the development of modern Japanese culture, the theatre mirrors the issues and concerns of a society transitioning from the Tokugawa era to the modern period. Modern Japanese Theatre and Performance fills a gap in current Japanese theatre scholarship; the book discusses the role of women in modern theatre, buto dance, experimental theatres that combine traditional theatre with modern forms, and plays by Abe Kobo, Mishima Yukio, and Senda Koreya. With important contributions from both established and emerging scholars, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in theatre, modern performance, or Japanese studies.

About the Authors

Bruce Baird teaches Japanese Studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA, with a research focus on butô, Japanese theater, and new media studies. He has written widely on butô including the landmark books Hijikata Tatsumi and Butoh: Dancing in a Pool of Gray Grits and A History of Butô.

Dr. Laurence R. Kominz is Professor of Japanese Language and Literature at Portland State University, USA. He publishes on the literature, history, and performance of kabuki, kyôgen, bunraku, and noh, and teaches and directs student performances of kyôgen and kabuki. HIs publications include Mishima on Stage: The Black Lizard and Other Plays (2007), The Stars who Created Kabuki: Their Lives, Loves and Legacy (1997) and Avatars of Vengeance: Japanese Drama and the Soga Literary Tradition (1995).

Carol Martin is Associate Professor of Drama at Tisch School of the Arts, New York University. Her books include A Brecht Sourcebook, A Sourcebook of Feminist Theatre and Beyond the Stage and Dance Marathons: Performing American Culture of the 1920s and 1930s.