Japan

• Noh - very old form of dance drama at temples or shrines which dates back to the 12th or 13th century
• Noh - now acclaimed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
• Actors (Noh):

  • performed by samurai or the warrior class, expression of paper for peace and long life
  • now performed by professional actors
• (Noh)

  SHITE - lead actor

  WAKI - supporting actor
• Acting (Noh):

  language, poetic

  tone, monotonous

  movements, slow
• (Noh) Costume & Props:

  rich and heavy
• Plot (Noh) - legend, history, literature, contemporary events