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Japanese Puppet Theater 101: A Close Look at Bunraku, Introduced by BBMT

  • TWCCC 244 S. San Pedro Street Los Angeles, CA, 90012 United States (map)

September 27
Doors: 7 PM
Performance: 7:30 PM

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Please note: This event doesn’t include a BBMT puppet performance.

Learn about the unique mechanics of bunraku in this closer look at Japanese traditional puppetry, led by members of Japan's National Theater! Master puppeteers will demonstrate key techniques of one-person and three-person puppet manipulation in bunraku theater, and some participants will have the opportunity to try operating puppets themselves.

Bunraku, a dramatic art integrating performances of skilled puppetry, shamisen music, and narration, has evolved since the early 17th century in Japan and is recognized by UNESCO as a “masterpiece of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity.”

Portions of the program will be spoken in Japanese with English translation.

This program is co-presented by JACCC and Bob Baker Marionette Theater. BBMT is honored to introduce the master puppeteers of Japan’s National Theater at this event.

Earlier Event: September 21
Beyond the Book
Later Event: September 28
BBMT Residency at Knott's Spooky Farm!