Kabuki Onnagata demonstration

Here’s a great chance to experience Japanese culture!   During Shakespeare’s day, female actors were banned from the stage.  Boys played the female roles.  Just imagine … Juliet was really Joe!   The same was true of the Kabuki stage in Japan at around the same time, but instead of boys, highly skilled male actors called onnagata played female roles, and still do to this day.   Here’s your chance to meet Nakamura Gankyo, an onnagata performer.   Asian Culture Night, Saturday April 6, 2013, 7:00 p.m.  Special Feature: Kabuki & Onnagata, The Making of a Woman A lecture by Dr. Maki Isaka, Univ. of Minnesota   accompanied by  Kabuki Actor, Nakamura Gankyo who will transform himself for his female role.  Apollo Room, Student Union, Wright State University  Free Admission  Please spread the word and carpool when you can  For people who can't make it on April 6, there is also the same lecture by Dr. Isaka Thursday, April 4, 2013; 12:30 - 1:50 p.m. Room E 156, Student Union, Wright State University If any questions, call 937-775-2798