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This chapter discusses the performance forms of Asia, concentrating on the theatres of India, China, and Japan.
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You should be familiar with the fundamental principles underlying Asian theatre. |
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You should understand the performative qualities of India’s Sanskrit dance-theatre and Kathakali, as well as their relationship to texts such as the Natyasastra, Ramayana, and Mahabharata. |
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You need to know the origins of Chinese Opera (Xiqu) as well as its relationship to performance texts, kinds of roles, and qualities of performance. |
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You should be acquainted with the origins, stage configuration, and performance elements of Japanese Nõ theatre. |
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You need to know the origins, stage attributes, traditional elements, and staging qualities of Japanese Kabuki theatre. |