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The Training of Noh Actors and the Dove
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The Training of Noh Actors and the Dove Hardback - 1998

by David Griffiths

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From the publisher

First Published in 1998. This is the second volume of Mask: A Release if Acting Resources, and David Griffiths provides a detailed and sensitive view of the Japanese Noh theatre: historically, philosophically (with an evaluation of Zeami's treatises) and in respect of the rigorous practicalities of Noh training. The latter is given particular authority and insight because of the access Griffiths had to Noh actors in training and performance. Greatly enhanced with the author's illustrations, this volume gives one of the most accessible introductions to Noh that is available in English. Appended to the descriptive and analytic material is a short play, The Dove, written by Griffiths (and subsequently professionally performed) described as 'unashamedly' acknowledging its Noh influence. This one-woman price is a sensitive and evocative drama with subtle references to its cultural source. Is potential as an exercise in mask work is excellent.

Details

  • Title The Training of Noh Actors and the Dove
  • Author David Griffiths
  • Binding Hardback
  • Pages 96
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Routledge
  • Publication date 1998-05-13
  • ISBN 9783718657155 / 3718657155
  • Weight 0.87 lbs (0.39 kg)
  • Dimensions 10 x 7 x 0.31 in (25.40 x 17.78 x 0.79 cm)
  • Category Performing Arts
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 99526569
  • Dewey Decimal Code 792.028

About the author

David Griffiths is a playwright, teacher, theatre director, and book illustrator. He is particularly interested in the training of young performers and has conducted many mask workshops in schools, community centres, colleges, universities and theatre companies in Britain. He has worked with mask in Russia and studied the use of mask in Noh theatre in Japan. His plays have been broadcast by the BBC and have toured the UK and Ireland.

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