Kabuki Dramas
Kabuki
 Theatrical art that combines:
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Music
Dance
Drama
Spectacular stage settings
 Use of strong basic colors
 Stage area
Kabuki Dramas
 You will be creating a drama
complete with:
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Music
Special effects
Costumes
Props and backdrop
 Each group will present a different
group in Japanese society
Groups that will be presented
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Burakumin
Court Nobles
Merchants
Zen Monks and Nuns
Ainu
Peasants
Artisans
Samurai
Music
Sound to accompany each
character or action.
 Can be simple doesn’t have
to be elaborate
Special Effects
Used with the action of your
performance.
 Example: character out of
cardboard box, Push plants
through holes to show growth
and passage of time.
Costumes
Bold, colorful costumes that
appeal to the audience.
Hair styles can be used to
represent personality.
Props
Props used to make scene
come to life
Need at least one backdrop
(can use the projector)