Japanese Theatre

This form of Japanese theatre is a symbolic musical drama with much emphasis on tradition.

• Kabuki

• Noh

• Bunraku

• Joruri

Who stands at the Waki-bashira? The main actor or the supporting actor?

• The main actor

• The supporting actor

• The director

• The stage manager

Is the Hashigakari the bridgeway or the backstage?

• Bridgeway

• Backstage

• Entrance

• Exit

What are bashira, found in the four corners of the traditional Noh stage?

• Columns

• Beams

• Walls

• Floors

In Noh, when the actors strive for yugen, are they searching for a profound sense of beauty or the ultimate laugh?

• A profound sense of beauty

• The ultimate laugh

• A fleeting moment of joy

• A deep sense of sorrow

Is the shite the main actor or the supporting actor?

• Main

• Supporting

• Minor

• Background

This form of theatre combines singing, dancing, and acting with lively elaborate makeup

• Kabuki

• Ballet

• Musical Theatre

• Pantomime

In Bunraku, how many puppeteers worked each puppet?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Is the Waki the main actor or a supporting actor?

• Main actor

• Supporting

• Lead role

• Primary character

Is the Onna mask the man mask or the woman mask?

• Man

• Woman

• Child

• Elderly