2017 / UCLA invites the public to Kyogen programs with Mansaku Nomura, May 5, 8, 9
The Yanai Initiative at UCLA, Waseda University, and Japanese American Cultural Center present “An Evening of Kyogen” on May 6, 7.
The Yanai Initiative Japanese Performing Art Program at UCLA, Waseda University in Tokyo present 5 days of Kyogen programs with living national treasure Mansaku Nomura and his Mansaku-no-Kai from May 5-9.
An Evening of Kyogen with Mansaku Nomura & Mansaku-no-kai will be held at Aratani Theatre in Little Tokyo on May 6 at 5 pm, and May 7 at 5 pm.
In UCLA campus, the following programs will be presented:
Nomura Mansaku lecture “Living Kyogen”
A lecture by Living National Treasure Mansaku Nomura, presented by the Yanai Initiative at UCLA and Waseda University.
When: May 5, 2017 at 10:30 am
Where: Hermosa Room, Carnesale Commons, UCLA
Free and open to the pubic. Pay-by-Space parking is available in Lot 7. Register Now
Symposium “Japanese Theater and Theater Studies in a Global Age”
An international symposium presented by the Yanai Initiative Japanese Performing Arts Program
When: May 5, 2017 at 1:30–6:00
Where: Hermosa Room, Carnesale Commons, UCLA
Free and open to the pubic. Pay-by-Space parking is available in Lot 7. Register Now
Masterclasses with Yukio Ishida and Mansai Nomura
A masterclass in kyogen acting led by Yukio Ishida
Monday May 8, 6:30–8:00 pm @ UCLA
Free and open to the public by application
A masterclass in kyogen acting led by Mansai Nomura
Tuesday, May 9, 11:00 am–12:30 pm @ UCLA
Free and open to the public by application
To apply to participate in one of these masterclasses, please submit a CV and/or a brief statement about why you hope to participate using the online application form. Apply Now
These two masterclasses, led by Mansai Nomura and Yukio Ishida—designated by the Japanese government as holders of Important Intangible Cultural Property—offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn how two of the greatest living kyogen actors bring their characters to life on stage, and how they inspire joy in their audiences.
