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Plate 1. Kabuki extravaganza Narukami the Thundergod, University of Hawai`i (1987). Strongman (Oshimodoshi) Goto Mototeru (Mike Hase) confronts Narukami the Thundergod (Steve D. Wagenseller) in the finale. James R. Brandon, translator and director; Onoe Kikunobu, choreography; Yamada Chie and Ricardo Trimillos, musical direction. (Photo: James R. Brandon) Plate 2. Hoichi: Dark Tales of the Heike, world premier, University of Hawai`i (1981). Spirits of dead Heike warriors arise to torment blind minstrel Hoichi ( Jeffrey Nakayama) when he narrates stories of their death. James R. Brandon, author and director; Carl Wolz, choreography; Reiko M. Brandon, costumes and scenery. (Photo: James R. Brandon) Plate 3. A kabuki watercolor drawing by A. C. Scott depicting the oshimodoshi role in the play Musume Djji (The Maiden at the Dj Temple). (Courtesy of Martha Johnson) Plate 4. A. C. Scott with one of the casts of Waiting for Godot, 1979. (Photo: Raymond L. Payne, courtesy of University Theatre, University of WisconsinMadison) Plate 5. During the second movement, "Summer," White Snake (played by Shi Yihong) marries her lover, Xu Xian (played by Jin Xiquan). The platforms upon which the musicians were seated moved in order to make space for the actors to perform. (Photo:
Asian Theatre Journal – University of Hawai'I Press
Published: Sep 9, 2011
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