Thursdays through Sundays, July 9 through 19, 2009

In conjunction with the Asian Art Museum’s special exhibition Lords of the Samurai, the Japan Society is proud to co-sponsor the Art of Laughter: The Kyogen Theater of Japan as part of the Museum’s AsiaAlive series.

Be a part of the living tradition of Japanese Kyogen theater (kyogen literally means “wild speech” or “comical tales”) with Izumi Junko and Miyake Tokuro from Japan. They will demonstrate performance techniques and discuss their careers as the first female performers in this male-dominated field. Daughters of the nineteenth head of the Izumi school of Kyogen, Izumi and Miyake have been pioneers for opening the Kyogen stage to women while strictly following the rules of their art.

Time:
Thursdays through Sundays, July 9 through 19, 2009
Noon to 4:00 pm

Location:
Asian Art Museum, North Court
200 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA
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Cost:
Free with Museum admission.

Presented by the Asian Art Museum and co-sponsored by the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco.

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.