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Shakkyo (石橋)

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Theatre Nohgaku

[Editor’s Note: Shakkyo (石橋) is a felicitous piece, most often performed at the conclusion of a full program of noh. The shishimai dance (lion dance) performed near the play’s conclusion is energetic and intentionally exciting. According to the-noh.com “Shakkyō is … Continue reading →

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Sumidagawa (隅田川)

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Theatre Nohgaku

Contributed by David Surtasky Sumidagawa (隅田川) a fourth category play by Kanze Jūrō Motomasa There was once a Boatman who ferried people across the Sumidagawa, and on a certain day he was impatient to bring his passengers aboard. A Buddhist … Continue reading →

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Miwa (三輪)

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Theatre Nohgaku

Contributed by David Surtasky Miwa (三輪) A fourth category play by an unknown author Many, many years ago there was a monk named Genpin. Now Genpin lived at the base of Mount Miwa, somewhat south of Nara. It was a … Continue reading →

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Iwafune (岩船)

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Theatre Nohgaku

Contributed by David Surtasky Iwafune (岩船) A first category play by an unknown author One autumn, in ancient days, an Officer of the Emperor’s court was making his way to the beach at Sumiyoshi. He and his servants traveled swiftly … Continue reading →

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Nomori (野守)

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Theatre Nohgaku

Contributed by David Surtasky Nomori (野守) A fifth category play by Motokiyo Zeami Quite some time ago, a Mountain Priest was traveling, as they often do. From the north, he was making his way to Mount Kazuraki. He passed through … Continue reading →

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Shunkan (俊寛)

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Theatre Nohgaku

Contributed by David Surtasky Shunkan (俊寛) A fourth-category play by an unknown author Quite some time ago there was a great war between the Minamoto and Taira clans. It was a terrible war, and many had suffered because of it. … Continue reading →

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Tsuchigumo [土蜘蛛]

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Theatre Nohgaku

Contributed by David Surtasky Tsuchigumo [土蜘蛛] A fifth category play by an unknown author. Many years ago in Kyoto, the faithful servant Kochō sought out a doctor of the Imperial Court. Her lord, Minamoto no Raikō, had become gravely ill … Continue reading →

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Kochō (胡蝶)

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Theatre Nohgaku

Contributed by David Surtasky Dedicated to Jean Ann Wertz of the Zen Mountain Monestary, Mt. Tremperer, NY Kochō (胡蝶) (summary) A third category play by Kanze Nobumitsu One early spring a Monk from the mountains of Yoshino was making his … Continue reading →

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Sōshi-arai Komachi [草紙洗(小町)]

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Theatre Nohgaku

Contributed by David Surtasky Sōshi-arai Komachi [草紙洗(小町)] A third category play by an unknown author. Many years ago in Miyako there was a courtier named Ōtomo no Kuronushi. He was renowned for his poetry, and had been called to participate … Continue reading →

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Futari Shizuka (二人静)

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Theatre Nohgaku

(Editor’s note: the below summary is principally derived from “The Two Shizukas. Zemai’s Futari Shizuka”, Jacqueline Mueller, Monumenta Nipponica, Vol. 36, No. 3 (Autumn, 1981), pp. 285-298, Published by Sophia University.) Contributed by David Surtasky Futari Shizuka (二人静) (summary) A … Continue reading →

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