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David Willmore

THEA 481

Feb 22, 2015

Bibliography

Brook, Peter . Introduction. An Actor Adrift. By Oida, Yoshi. London: Methuen, 1992. Print

Der Jasager (1930). The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music. 2012. Web. 17 Feb 2015. .

He who says Noh. Momus, Live Journal. 4 Sep. 2006. Web. 21 Feb 2015. .

This is an invaluable resource regarding Brechts adaptation of Taniko to create Der

Jasager. Also discusses the reception of both pieces, in both the period of their

original release, and contemporary society. This source mentioned the parallel

between the message found in Der Jasager and the underlying collectivism found in

Japanese society, and the contrasting (and intentionally unsubtle) message of Brechts

sister-work to Der Jasager, Der Neinsager.

Husemoller, Anna; Milton, Martine; Schechner, Richard. Talking with Three Actors. The

Drama Review 30.1 (1986): 82-91. Print.

An interesting discussion with some of the creative collaborators behind Peter Brooks

Mahabharata. Interviewees include Yoshi Oida, who provides a fairly detailed

background of his work with Brook (which began in 1968 with The Tempest). Oida also

provides some insight into his mindset ranging from intercultural collaborations in

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theatre, to portrayals of different characters in Mahabharata, to his views surrounding

death.

Janet Emily, Goff. "Noh Dramaturgy And The Literary World." Princeton Legacy Library. 30.

Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2014. Project MUSE. Web. 24 Feb 2015.

Keene, Donald. Introduction. Five Modern N Plays. By Keene. New York: Random House,

1957. vii-xvii. Print.

A helpful overview of both classic and contemporary N theatre traditions and dramas.

Includes quotes from a variety of sources, including Ulysses S. Grant following his visit

to Tokyo, and an account of the struggle to preserve N in a more diverse, fast-paced,

intercultural world. This introduction also included a number of references to

contemporary Western theatre pieces which I was able to utilize for further research;

the mentioning of Brechts adaptations was particularly useful. There is also discussion

about the differences between the historic N texts and some of the contemporary N

texts, including some that are revisions. Written by one of the forefathers of Western

translation and literary and dramatic analysis of N theatre, and often regarded as the

man who brought N to true prominence in the West. He is credited with translating to

English the five plays in the text, as well as numerous others.

Matsui, Akira, Zeami, and Nobumitsu Kojiro. Noh. [Videorecording]: The Classical Theatre Of

Japan. n.p.: [East Lansing, Mich.] : Instructional Media Center, Michigan State

University, 1980. Web. 22 Feb 2015.

Oida, Yoshi. Yoshi Oida. Yoshi Oida. Web. 18 Feb 2015. .

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A brief overview of Brooks collaborations with Yoshi Oida and some of their

collaborative processes. The website also includes numerous photographs of his (and

others) work, providing an interesting contrast between works that a purely N and

works that are a smorgasbord of theatrical styles and traditions.

Polytechnic University of the Philippines. THE DAMASK DRUM 1st part BY PUP RAGAY BSCS-

SEE'ES TROJAN Online video clip. YouTube. YouTube, 24 Nov 2012. Web. 14 Feb

2015.

Polytechnic University of the Philippines. THE DAMASK DRUM 2nd part BY PUP RAGAY

BSCS-SEE'ES TROJAN Online video clip. YouTube. YouTube, 25 Nov 2012. Web. 14

Feb 2015.

Sakata, Yas. Panorama Kashima Shrine,Takasago,Hyogo. 21 Feb 2008. Flickr. Web. 22 Feb

2014.

Schechner, Richard, with Brady, Sara. Performance Studies: An Introduction. 3rd Ed. New York:

Routledge, 2013. Print.

Theatre Nohgaku. Takasago (): Excerpt. Online video clip. YouTube. YouTube, 13 Dec

2014. Web. 20 Feb 2015.

Thomas, Gustavo. National Noh Theatre Building and Stage (Tokyo, 2011). Online video clip.

YouTube. YouTube, 13 May 2011. Web. 18 Feb 2015.

Tyler, Royall. General Introduction. Japanese N Dramas. 2nd Ed. By Tyler. New York: Penguin

Classics, 2004. 1-9. Print.

Rather than largely focusing on the the history of N theatre, this introduction focuses

on the staging and literary traditions (or lack thereof) of N, as well as talking about

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many of the typical staging arrangements and stylistic choices. The text also delves

into the authorship of some of the classic N texts; while many are attributed to Zeami

Motokyo, there is some scholarly dissent over that consensus, noting some plays that

feature radically different styles and attributes. Tyler has devoted an extensive

academic career to studying Japanese literature and drama, and holds a degree in

Japanese literature (among many others) from Columbia University. In addition to his

scholarly works, he has translated several classic and contemporary N dramas.

Tyler, Royall. The Damask Drum. Japanese N Dramas. 2nd Ed. By Tyler. New York: Penguin

Classics, 2004. 49-50. Print.

An interesting look at the differences between the original and contemporary versions

of The Damask Drum and how they relate to contemporary society.

Tyler, Royall. The Diver. Japanese N Dramas. 2nd Ed. By Tyler. New York: Penguin Classics,

2004. 22-25. Print.