Portland State University (Portland, Oregon USA) is offering two kabuki workshops taught by James Brandon as part of the July 22 to August 15 Portland International Performance Institute. They are:

THE APPEAL OF KABUKI

Introduction to Japanese Kabuki Theatre, stressing its various features: exoticism, story and character, as an "actors' theatre," and illustration of performance techniques through reading and video showing.

Taught by James Brandon, distinguished Japanese theater scholar and visiting professor from the university of Hawaii. One or Zero credits; Japanese/Theater Arts 399 or 199.

WORKSHOP IN KABUKI THEATER

Hands-on experience in four aspects of Kabuki theatre performance: staging, acting style, movement of the body, and speech techniques.

Taught by James Brandon. One or Zero credits; Japanese/Theater Arts 399 or 199.

Other workshops are being offered in Japanese and Asian performing arts, including:

INDIAN CINEMA: July 22-Aug. 8
YOGA FOR THE PERFORMER: July 22-Aug. 16
WORKSHOP- PERFORMING KYOGEN COMEDY: July 22-Aug. 2 (with final recital)
EMBODYING THE SPIRIT-BUTOH WORKSHOP: July 26-27
FUSION THEATER WORKSHOP-MACBETH using NOH/KYOGEN/BUTOH: July 22-August 8
(with final recital)

For information on schedules, tuition fees (which are very reasonable), and housing, contact:

Michael Griggs, Festival Director (he'll be out of the country 4/1-5/10 '96)
or
Larry Kominz, Japanese performance organizer