Modernization of Traditional Theatre

> The Objectives of the Study
The Modernization of Japanese traditional theatre, especially Noh and Kabuki, influenced by Western theatre right after the Meiji Restoration. Through rotational workshops each researcher will introduce some of the aspects of this research.
The workshops are as follows:
* Research about the modernization of Kabuki
Tsutsumi Harue : presenting results of her recently submitted dissertation
Petol Holy : Kabuki plays written by Tsuruya Namboku
Ri Mo : The moderization of Chinese theatre in the light of Chinese and Japanese comparative theatre studies
* Research of Modernization of Noh
Takemoto Mikio Tamura, Yoko Matrai, Titanilla
The consideration of Western theatre influence on Japanese theatre may be the basis of research for similar case studies in the European area.

> Studies for This Year
Research plans for this year :
This project started in May, 2006 and monthly meetings are scheduled.
May Preparation for research (meeting for planning)
Jun Case study 1 The Entertainment world during the Meiji Restoration / Noh performances during the early Meiji Period (Tamura), Noh in the early Meiji Period as seen in actors' records (Takemoto), Kabuki performances during the early Meiji Period (Tsutsumi / Li)
Jul Case study 2 Preparation of Ms.Tsutsumi's presentation
Aug Field trip for collecting data (inside Japan)
Sep/Oct Preparation Meeting for the presentation of findings
Oct Presentation of Research (Matrai/Holy)
Nov Presentation of Research (Tamura/Ri)
Dec Presentation of Research (Takemoto)
Jan Field trip for researching data (inside Japan)
Feb Meeting for Organization of accomplishment
Mar Presentation of accomplishment



> Activity Report