Japanese culture – and in the world of theater, especially the traditional performance genre of noh – is an inspiration to many authors and directors around the world. They take advantage of a subtle, natural and slow rhythm of commanding, which puts the construction of an emotional environment in the foreground. The fascination we cultivate...
Japanese culture – and in the world of theater, especially the traditional performance genre of noh – is an inspiration to many authors and directors around the world. They take advantage of a subtle, natural and slow rhythm of commanding, which puts the construction of an emotional environment in the foreground. Unfortunately, the fascination we have for Eastern culture in this part of the world could not be fully satisfied until today. Since the end of the 13th century, the noh theater followed and still follows strict coded rules, one of which is untouchability. However, there will be a minor exception, as the traditional noh game in its original, untouchable form will share the stage with another performing art form for the first time in eight centuries since its inception. Noh theater will meet the sonoric theater of Hanna Preuss on one stage in the performance Nohsono. Permission for this was given by the Grand Master of the prestigious Congo school of noh theater himself, Mr. Kongo Hisanori, who allowed his successor, the great noh actor Tacushigo Udaka and contemporary dancer Haruna Tanaka Udaka, to participate in the performance. The actor Tacushigu Udaka will present noh theater down to the last detail - including the costume - his companion Haruna Tanaka Udaka will be less identifiable at the other pole, which will also be seen in the costume of designers Joko and Koji Arai. Since the play is something completely new and is not created according to a previously known dramatic text, its course and outcome are difficult to determine in detail until the premiere. The story is based on the convergence of past and future, building a bridge between two practices. The noble symbolism brought from the noh games by the actor Tacushige Udaka will be given a dramatic accompaniment in the sonorous work performed by the dancer Haruna Tanaka Udaka. We are definitely in for a spectacular experience and a broadening of our perception of the world. Since theater premieres in Japan take place in the morning, the show will follow this tradition, but will add to it with an evening or "Western" premiere.
