Bunraku
Bunraku is a type of puppet theater in Japan. It has evidence that puppets were used in Noh theatre. It started off as popular entertainment for commoners but evolved into a style of traditional Japanese theatre. It reached its popularity in the 17th and 18th century.
Description
Bunraku plots are also quite relatable to the audience. The most popular plot choices tend to be about history, love stories, and drama.
Stage
Bunraku is a very unique style of theater. There are usually three handlers with one half-size puppet (around 3-4 feet). The main puppeteer is dressed in black but has a bare face. He controls the facial movements such as blinking, opening the mouth, and moving the head. The other two puppeteers are dressed all in black with hoods over their faces. They control movements like the arms and legs of the puppet. Off to the side there is one more person who provides the voice acting for all the puppets. It is truly a magical sight to see how the puppet handlers, the voices, and movements all come together to create a fluid play.
Bunraku is a type of puppet theater in Japan. It has evidence that puppets were used in Noh theatre. It started off as popular entertainment for commoners but evolved into a style of traditional Japanese theatre. It reached its popularity in the 17th and 18th century.
Description
Bunraku plots are also quite relatable to the audience. The most popular plot choices tend to be about history, love stories, and drama.
Stage
Bunraku is a very unique style of theater. There are usually three handlers with one half-size puppet (around 3-4 feet). The main puppeteer is dressed in black but has a bare face. He controls the facial movements such as blinking, opening the mouth, and moving the head. The other two puppeteers are dressed all in black with hoods over their faces. They control movements like the arms and legs of the puppet. Off to the side there is one more person who provides the voice acting for all the puppets. It is truly a magical sight to see how the puppet handlers, the voices, and movements all come together to create a fluid play.