Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

For the second time today, let's introduce the rehearsal scenery of the junior high school section "Kibikicho Wakabaza".

(Click here for the previous article ⇒ /archive/2019/01/part.html)

　

Students who have completed the “ume”, “bamboo” and “pine” courses of “Terakoya” by the sixth grade of elementary school, and are proceeding to the junior high school section are completely different from the elementary school class because they grow fast at this time. The performance is "Fujimusume" male "Kotobuki Soga face-to-face".

　

"Fujimusume" is said to dance one song with four people. I just saw Umeeda and Kotaro's "Two Fuji Musume" last December, but you can make various versions. The guidance of the teachers, "Don't be distracted," "I'm going to be a Fujimusume until the end," and "The fan is fluffy."

　

"Kotobuki Soga face-to-face" is only 7 boys. The cast will be replaced with two types, one that is often performed in Tokyo and one that is often performed in Kansai.

　

When the instructor enters the rehearsal hall, the air in the room tightens in an instant. I didn't care about it, too. As Suketsune Kudo's role, "Today's Yukei is going to work together with Ichitta," the two instructors are very busy when the voice of going well begins. Detailed attention, such as "Be careful about the tempo of the line" and "Think who you are talking to" fly. How to hold smoke tubes, manners where you can see swords, etc. It's a serious and passionate instruction. As you know, it is a play of "Kabuki's role large collection", which includes Goro of Arashi, Juro of Japanese affairs, Asahina of clowns, as well as the role of Oiso's tiger and female form, but "Is it a strange period?" It is useless to worry about extra things, it is a whole and uncomfortable work.

　

The instructors and staff of the guidance seem to be in charge from the time of enrollment, and realize the solid growth of the students who know from an early age, such as "That child who could not sit straight ..." It looks like you are. It is a performance by students who have learned the fun of Kabuki by themselves, so it is guaranteed that the audience will be able to experience "Kabuki, Fun!" Please go out with your family. The lessons with enthusiasm continue. I'm really looking forward to the stage of the day.

　

"Kibikicho Wakabaza" performance is held

Sunday, March 24 12:30 starts / 15:00pm.

Location: Kabukiza Gallery, Kibikicho Hall Kabukiza Tower 5th floor

Fees: 1500 yen All unreserved seats

Application: Ticket WEB Shochiku from noon on January 31, 2019 (Note; not sold at Ticket Hon Shochiku)

For details, please see https://www.shochiku.co.jp/terakoya/news/stage/index.html.