Saturday, October 17, 2009

The Japan Society is pleased to support Kabuki: Backstage to Hanamichi, a behind-the-scenes look at the color, magic and drama of kabuki. Two celebrated kabuki actors, Kyozo Nakamura and Matanosuke Nakamura, will provide a rare glimpse into the world of this centuries-old theater. This special lecture and demonstration will include performances of two kabuki dance classics: Sagi Musume (The Heron Maiden) and Shakkyo (Lion Dance), which will highlight the lyrical style of the onnagata (actor specializing in female roles) with dynamic, acrobatic style.

Date:
Saturday, October 17, 2009
2:00 to 4:00 pm

Location:
San Francisco State University
Creative Arts Building, McKenna Theatre
1780 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA
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Cost:
General admission: $15 in advance/$20 at the door
Student/Senior: $15 in advance and at the door

For tickets, please call 415-338-2467 or visit the College of Creative Arts San Francisco State University website.

Co-sponsored by the College of Creative Arts and College of Humanities at San Francisco State University, the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco and The Japan Foundation.

This is a co-sponsored event; the admission prices are at the discretion of the event host and the Japan Society cannot guarantee membership discounts. Guest passes issued by the Japan Society will not be accepted.