Perform in English and Hoike in Hawaiian Language. Sit in English and Noho in Hawaiian Language. Release in English and Hookuu in Hawaiian Language. Dance in English and Haa in Hawaiian Language. Hide in English and Pee in Hawaiian Language. Memorize in English and Hoopaanaau in Hawaiian Language. Touch in English and Hoopa in Hawaiian Language. Sing in English and Mele in Hawaiian Language. Appear in English and Oili in Hawaiian Language. Dive in English and Luu in Hawaiian Language. Crawl in English and Kolo in Hawaiian Language. Dance in English and Hula in Hawaiian Language. Balance in English and Kaulike in Hawaiian Language. Bellow in English and Kuo in Hawaiian Language. Breathe in English and Hanu in Hawaiian Language. Extend in English and Hoonui in Hawaiian Language. Embrace in English and Puliki in Hawaiian Language. Flinch in English and Kuemi in Hawaiian Language. Sit in English and Noho in Hawaiian Language. Release in English and Hookuu in Hawaiian Language. Dance in English and Haa in Hawaiian Language.
Hide in English and Pee in Hawaiian Language. Memorize in English and Hoopaanaau in Hawaiian Language. Touch in English and Hoopa in Hawaiian Language. Sing in English and Mele in Hawaiian Language. Appear in English and Oili in Hawaiian Language. Dive in English and Luu in Hawaiian Language. Crawl in English and Kolo in Hawaiian Language. Dance in English and Hula in Hawaiian Language. Balance in English and Kaulike in Hawaiian Language. Bellow in English and Kuo in Hawaiian Language. Breathe in English and Hanu in Hawaiian Language. Extend in English and Hoonui in Hawaiian Language. Embrace in English and Puliki in Hawaiian Language. Flinch in English and Kuemi in Hawaiian Language.

Summer 2019: One-of-a-kind kabuki workshops!

THEA 428: Japanese Acting Workshop – Kabuki                          

3 cr.  5/28/19 ~ 6/14/19

Ichikawa Monnosuke VIII in kabuki costume and makeup
8代目市川門之助 Ichikawa Monnosuke VIII in costume and makeup.

Week one, taught by Dr. Julie A. Iezzi, UHM professor, covers historical information, play readings, kabuki conventions and terminology, dressing, and protocol. Weeks two and three, taught by veteran actor Ichikawa Monnosuke VIII, versatile performer and member of Ichikawa Ennosuke’s kabuki troupe, will consist of: a) 3-4 hrs. of daily training in kabuki voice and movement; b) a 3-hr. makeup workshop, and c) a final recital. 


THEA 499:Directed Work (Section 1) – Kabuki Costume

1 cr. 8/5/19~8/16/19, 1-3:30pm

THEA 499:Directed Work (Section 2) – Kabuki Wigs

1 cr. 8/5/19~8/16/19, 4-6:30pm

Two intensives, taught by Oguri Sachie, owner and operator of the Aioi-za kabuki theatre, Museum Nakasendō in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture. Active in costume restoration research, Oguri has revived lost techniques, and is active throughout Japan assisting with the cataloging and preservation of historical kabuki costume collections.

Wig course will focus on: developing a knowledge of wig styles, the characters associated with each, wig construction; maintenance and care; tools, materials and basic techniques of wig styling; as well as preparation and wearing of the habutai. An advanced course, focused on wig styling, is planned for Summer of 2020. Costume course will focus on developing a knowledge of textiles, classification of costume pieces and characters associated with each, the basics of kabuki costume care, and how to make basic alterations.

Decorative Photo of Kabuki Wigs
Kabuki Wigs

Registration for the courses will be through University of Hawaii Summer Session.

For information go to: http://www.outreach.hawaii.edu/summer/myuh/registration.asp

For further information or questions, contact: Dr. Julie A. Iezzi, Professor, Undergraduate Advisor, Interim Associate Department Chair, and Translator, Director, Project Coordinator for the 2020-21 Kabuki and Related Events

Email: iezzi@hawaii.edu Tel. 808-956-4377

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