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Traditional Theatre Training (T.T.T.)
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- Tradition
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- Workshop／Performance
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Purpose
T.T.T. is a three-week summer intensive training program that introduces Japan's traditional performing arts. In 2022, following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we redesigned the program to offer arts each year *in rotation*, such as nō, kyōgen, kabuki, bunraku, Nihon buyō, and rakugo. T.T.T. 2023 will be a three-week training and we will offer kyōgen and Nihon buyō, with an optional short course in kotsuzumi (nō shoulder drum). The program, founded by Jonah Salz and SHIGEYAMA Akira in 1984, is based on the practice-recital approach and allows participants from all over the world to come together to learn the skills and spirit of Japan's traditional performing arts in Kyoto, the traditional heart of Japan. Fluency in Japanese proficiency is not necessary but can be helpful as lessons are typically given in the language (with staff on hand to assist). Daily training take place at the KYOTO ART CENTER studios in downtown Kyoto and the recital is held on the stage of the 100+ year-old Ōe Nō Theater.
Year of commencement of business
It was started in 1984 by Jonah Salz (currently a professor at Ryukoku University) and Akira Shigeyama (a Kyogen performer), and has been held at the Kyoto Art Center since 2000. In 2024, the 40th anniversary of the festival, Jonah Salz will serve as the 40th anniversary director and Jane Trainor as the assistant director.
Teacher
Noh: Shingo Katayama, Nobuyuki Oe, Hiromichi Tamoi
Kyogen: Sennojo Shigeyama, Minoru Suzuki, Moriyuki Yamashita
Japanese dance: Yayoi Wakayagi
Small drum: Haruko Hisada, Naouji Takahashi
Venue
Orientation, Rehearsals and Workshops: Kyoto Arts Center
Presentation: Oe Noh Theatre (646 Tachibana-cho, Oshikoji-dori, Yanagi-no-maba Higashi-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto)
schedule
Archive
Past Implementation Details
- 2022 Program July 24th (Sun) - August 12th (Fri)
- Noh: "Gouura", "Shojo", "Momijigari", "Shukugen Iwafune"
Kotsuzumi: "Shikaiha"
Rakugo: "Hatsutenjin", "Toki Udon", "Shichidanme", "Takasagoya"
- 2020・2021
- In-person events have been canceled to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
- 2019 Program (July 17th (Wed) - August 10th (Sun))
- Noh: Shimai "Tsunemasa", "Kocho", "Kagetsu", "Kurama Tengu", Utai "Shojo"
Kyogen: Kyogen "Shibiri", "Onigawara", Komai "Shochiku", "Doguruma"
Japanese dance: "Goshoguruma", "Yuki no Keisei", "Hane no Bald", "Kurokami", "Tomonobu"
- 2018 Program (July 18th (Wed) - August 10th (Fri))
- Noh: Shimai "Atsumori", "Iris", "Iwafune", Utai "Kunisu"
Kyogen: Kyogen "Shibiri", "Busshi", Komai "Uji no Sarashi", "Doguruma"
Japanese dance: "Shinkyoku Urashima", "Tomomori", "Fujimusume", "Umegoyomi Hagauta Tsuzuri", "Zen no Owakan", "Countryside Shrine Maiden"