Notable elements of this form include the elevated "flower path" and the "small wagon" stage, which performers use during scenery changes.
Notable elements of this form include the elevated "flower path" and the "small wagon" stage, which performers use during scenery changes. Shouting out an actor's name while he strikes a pose is considered a compliment, and one notable play, called Treasury of Loyal Retainers, is about forty-seven ronin. Ichikawa Danjuro, an actor of this form, invented its mie poses and kumadori makeup. Thought it was invented by the miko Okuni in 1603, women and young boys were banned by 1651, after which male onnagata began playing all the roles. For 10 points, identify this form of Japanese theater, more emotional than its aristocratic predecessor, Noh.
Notable elements of this form include the elevated "flower path" and the "small wagon" stage, which performers use during scenery changes.
{Kabuki}