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kabuki Theatre

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

KABUKI THEATRE

BY: ROBBIE HERNANDEZ AND ALEX RUBINSTIEN
Photo by lensonjapan

ORIGIN

  • Began in the 1600s
  • It used to be only acted by women
  • It was taken over by men
Photo by Kuyan Redman

HISTORY

  • Still performed today
  • It is performed with the music shamisen
  • The color red means good
  • Blue means bad
Photo by MatthiasOff

KABUKI

  • Survived government oppression
  • Each kabuki character wears colorful costumes
  • During the play the actor freezes and crosses his eyes

KABUKI

  • Uses a unique type of music and
  • Extravagant makeup and costumes.