Asian Theater History

True or false: in Kabuki Theatre, actors wore masks to portray different characters?

• true

• false

Which of these is NOT a feature of Kabuki theatre?

• revolving stage

• walkways extending out from the stage

• rowdy audience members

• exaggerated poses for effect

NOH and Kabuki Theater was traditionally performed only by male actors, even the female roles. Today, however, women are allowed to perform onstage, but few do.

• false

• true

Which form of Japanese Theater is the oldest?

• Noh

• Kabuki

• Bunraku

• Anime

During a highlight moment of a Kabuki play, an actor will strike and hold a pose while making dramatic gesture that represents their character, this is called what?

• Freeze Frame

• Mie Pose

• Kabuki Pose

• Hai Pose

Which style of puppetry below is Bunraku?

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Lable the Noh Stage

a

b

f

g

h

i

e

d

c

Mainstage

Bridgeway

Audience

musicians

chorus

painting of the pine

4 post

3 pines

Audience

(a)   is also known as "The Art of Walking", while ​ (b)   is also knows as "Japanese Doll Theater"

• Noh
• Bunraku

​ (a)   is known for its stylized makeup

What does the word "hanamachi" mean in the Japanese theater culture

• walking path

• flower path

• art of dancing

• bridgeway