Japanese Theater Week 8

The Transition to Modern Theater

Shinpa (or Shimpa)

Reading/Discussion Questions

Sadayakko and Shimpa

Izumi Kyoka and Shimpa

Demon Pond (Yashagaike)

Hanagumi Shibai Neo Kabuki version

1979 Movie Version Directed by Shinoda Masahiro, starring Bando Tamasaburo

Kabukiza version (2009)