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In the first excerpt, Akira Matsui portrays the ghost of a dead warrior seeking revenge for his untimely death; in the second, he plays the subtle but intense role of a woman obsessed with pangs of unrequited love. Afterward, Matsui describes how he prepares his roles, using costumes, masks, and st...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Michigan State University. Department of Theatre, Michigan State University. Instructional and Public Television
Other Authors: Richmond, Farley, McMullen, Larry D., Matsui, Akira, Zeami, 1363-1443, Kojiro, Nobumitsu
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Published: [East Lansing, Mich.] : Instructional Media Center, Michigan State University, [1980]
Series:Asian theatre.
Subjects:
Nō.
Theater > Japan.
Acting > Technique.
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Summary:In the first excerpt, Akira Matsui portrays the ghost of a dead warrior seeking revenge for his untimely death; in the second, he plays the subtle but intense role of a woman obsessed with pangs of unrequited love. Afterward, Matsui describes how he prepares his roles, using costumes, masks, and stylized movement.
Item Description:Mostly in English; interview in Japanese with English interpretation.
Series statement from container.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videocassette (28 min., 55 sec.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Format:VHS.
Audience:Theater Arts
Production Credits:Camera, Jackie Denn, Tim Zeko.