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... of a “ leading man ” or a “ supporting actor . ” The first and second actors of the noh in turn are supported by companions known as Tsure , or sometimes by a boy called Ko - Kata . Noh players using the traditional masks and fans .
... of a “ leading man ” or a “ supporting actor . ” The first and second actors of the noh in turn are supported by companions known as Tsure , or sometimes by a boy called Ko - Kata . Noh players using the traditional masks and fans .
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It is hung about with curtains to hide the off - scene players and provide entrances and exits . The hangings are more likely to be of humble sackcloth than silks or satins . When the actors appear they are dressed in familiar ...
It is hung about with curtains to hide the off - scene players and provide entrances and exits . The hangings are more likely to be of humble sackcloth than silks or satins . When the actors appear they are dressed in familiar ...
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By some careful wire - pulling they managed to get themselves appointed players to the king's brother , the young Duke of Anjou . Slightly to their consternation they were instructed to give their first performance at the Royal Palace ...
By some careful wire - pulling they managed to get themselves appointed players to the king's brother , the young Duke of Anjou . Slightly to their consternation they were instructed to give their first performance at the Royal Palace ...
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Contents
How Drama Was Born | 1 |
The Theatre of Greece | 6 |
Reconstruction of Theatre of Dionysus at Athens | 14 |
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