Laughter and Tears: Japanese Narrative Singing and Puppetry

Shinnai narrative singer Tsuruga Wakasanojo XI, a Japanese Living National Treasure, and Nishikawa Koryu V, director of the Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo troupe, mix comedy and sorrow in their presentation of the plays “Kurokami” and “Yajikita.”

A Shinnai singing and Kuruma Nigyo puppetry workshop will be presented at 4:30 pm in the Directing Studio prior to the performance.

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