The Challenge Of Kabuki: Canadian Academy On Stage
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A richly detailed work on cross-cultural theatrical performance, The Challenge of Kabuki: Canadian Academy on Stage chronicles the ambitious undertaking of bringing the centuries-old Japanese art form of Kabuki to a Canadian academic setting. Unno presents the unique pedagogical and artistic challenges that arise when Western students and institutions engage with a performance tradition deeply rooted in Japanese cultural heritage, discipline, and aesthetic philosophy. The narrative illustrates how the collision of two distinct theatrical worlds produces both profound misunderstandings and remarkable moments of creative discovery, offering an honest account of cultural exchange in practice. Written with scholarly precision yet an accessible warmth, the work argues that the process of attempting Kabuki — regardless of its imperfections — holds transformative value for performers and audiences alike. It stands as an essential read for students of theatre, cultural studies, and anyone passionate about the living dialogue between Eastern and Western artistic traditions.
Author: Mitsuko Unno
Format: Paperback
Published: 1979, The Japan Times Ltd.
Genre: Preforming Arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A richly detailed work on cross-cultural theatrical performance, The Challenge of Kabuki: Canadian Academy on Stage chronicles the ambitious undertaking of bringing the centuries-old Japanese art form of Kabuki to a Canadian academic setting. Unno presents the unique pedagogical and artistic challenges that arise when Western students and institutions engage with a performance tradition deeply rooted in Japanese cultural heritage, discipline, and aesthetic philosophy. The narrative illustrates how the collision of two distinct theatrical worlds produces both profound misunderstandings and remarkable moments of creative discovery, offering an honest account of cultural exchange in practice. Written with scholarly precision yet an accessible warmth, the work argues that the process of attempting Kabuki — regardless of its imperfections — holds transformative value for performers and audiences alike. It stands as an essential read for students of theatre, cultural studies, and anyone passionate about the living dialogue between Eastern and Western artistic traditions.