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

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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.

"I'm watching from this actor's performance show performance," do you want to be proud of 10 or 20 years later?

The first performance of the students of the Children's Kabuki School Terakoya, who continue to practice at the Kabukiza Theater, will be held on March 10 (Matsu course students) and 24 (Junior high school section). This time, I was interviewed about the lesson. We will introduce the passionate rehearsal scenery in two parts for the first performance.

There are many kyogen dances that play an important role in Kabuki, such as Chimatsu and Chiyo Tsuru of the predecessor Hagi, Taroyoshi of the real story, Miyoshi of Shigeno Iko Farewell, and Terakoya, which is also the name of this school. Do you know what kind of children are appearing in this child role? When asked to the person in charge, he said, "Not only the relatives and room children of actors, but also students of children's Kabuki School Terakoya, those who belong to children's theater companies, and others who introduce them."

"Kids Kabuki School Terakoya" opened in 2014 and teaches the basics from the basics, focusing on the skills necessary for Kabuki children, such as Japanese manners, Kabuki's unique vocalization, gestures, and acting. Recruitment is "Plum Course" for about 10 people each for "Kakigumi" from 4 to 6 years old and "Moegigumi" from 1st to 4th graders. It's a narrow gate. Applicants can go ahead with the "Bamboo Course" and "Pine Course" and learn in earnest in the junior high school section.

For the first time, I will introduce you to the Momotaro "Hyakumokagari" on March 10th, and the children of the pine course from the second grade to the fifth grade of elementary school. This is an original dance play that was newly created for this performance after Momotaro defeated the demon. The script is a luxurious version of Kazuhisa Tobe, director / choreography / Kanjuro Fujima, composition / Mitaro Kineya, Sakucho / Denzaemon Tanaka, etc., and a luxurious performance.

When you visit the training hall, you will greet the children and me on the tour in front of the fan in front of you! I'm sorry. The lesson has begun. "In addition, I am the Momotaro's loyal lord, the dog's loyal lord, Shiro-daira, the dog's loyal," and Shiro-daira's proud arm of a dog with a white arms ..." Practice the vocalization of "the guy" many times according to the instructor's guidance. The long lines were not stagnant, the surroundings and sights were decided, and they entered the hall. It's so good as "It's OK tomorrow!" I was convinced that among the students of the "Pine Course", the children who were selected after the audition. It seems that many of the performers are already on the stage of this performance. I'm looking forward to it.

Children's Kabuki School Terakoya's first performance show performance "Kabuki, fun!"

Location: Kabukiza Gallery Kibikicho Hall (5th floor of Kabukiza Tower)

Admission fee: 1,500 yen All unreserved seats

“Forfeiting Momotaro Hundred Momokakari” starts at 12:30/15:00 on March 10, 2019.

Applications will start accepting "Ticket WEB Shochiku" from 12:00 on January 31 (There is no sale at Ticket Hon Shochiku.)

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

I came to the last show of "Heisei". In January, in addition to Shimbashi Enbujo, Asakusa Public Hall, the National Theater and Kabukiza, three theaters are also Kabuki performances! When you enter the Kabukiza lobby, you can enjoy the gorgeousness of early spring with decorations such as large kagami mochi, kites and rice cake flowers, as well as the New Year's dress.

It's full. I'm a little worried that my neck will hurt because it's near the flower path in the first row today.

The first act of the night part is "Amagasaki quiet place" called "Taju" in "Picture Taikoki". It's a masterpiece of Gitayu Kyogen. Mitsuhide is Yoshiemon, his son Jiro is Koshiro, his son, Tozo, the role of Satsuki, is ill and has been absent from the 4th, and the substitute is Hidetaro. Speaking of which, Mr. Sadanji of theater is also out of physical condition. The actor has no rest for 25 days, so it's certainly hard work. After the lively "shi lion" is "Sho-chiku-bai Yushima Kakebana". It is a comical Oshichi Yaoya, with Shichinosuke on Shichi, Koshiro on Yoshi Saburo, and Sarunosuke on Hyokinsha's "Redcho" on Sarunosuke, and the audience seats are laughing. "The Seven of the Ogura" is performed with a doll swing, and applause excites the work that can only be seen by Shichinosuke's completely Bunraku dolls. I always think that the scene of "The Seven of the Ogura" is one of the best stage art in terms of "beauty". In the snow that is getting more intense. It is really beautiful that the seven red kago-shaped costume climbs the tower.

When I came home and started changing clothes, the snow began to fall. I feel the lingering sound of the stage and it is "Fufufufu". This year's New Year Kabuki is popular among children. Kunitachi has two grandchildren, Kikugoro, and theater has two children, Ebizo. Please go out to feel the feeling of "early spring".

For early spring Kabuki Senakiraku, please contact Tickethon Shochiku at 0570-000-489 (10:00-18:00)

In the daytime section, "Tode Sanbaso", "Yoshinari Kotobuki Soga", "Kkakubun" and "Ichijo Daikura Tan".

Ginza Matsuya's last New Year's project in Heisei began with the "Tsurutaro Kataoka" exhibition. "Multitalent" is an exhibition of "25th Anniversary of Painting and 45th Anniversary of Performing Arts", which reminds me that it is just a word for this person. As suggested in the exhibition, "Tsurutaro Kataoka has a face of an actor at some times, and sometimes works as an entertainer, but also a face as a painter or calligrapher. In 2017, he also earned the title of an Indian Government Certified Yoga Instructor, and I don't know that his multi-talented talents and activities will remain."

The venue is "free to shoot", so I took a lot of pictures. I would like you to enjoy the atmosphere of the venue. There are many "Mot Mount Fuji" near the entrance. And what I was interesting was the corner of "Narikiri Works" drawn "Narikiri" to Yayoi Kusama and Shiko Munakata. First of all, from the "shape", images such as red-haired Tsurutaro appearing in polka dot pattern fashion and working on production in the studio are played, and the audience around me is laughing. I sprang out unintentionally. It captures the characteristics skillfully, and the shape and work are "like". In addition, there are many other things that can be regarded as skull, such as works drawn by artists and talents on masks reminiscent of Noh masks.

This exhibition is perfect for the New Year.

"Tsurutaro Kataoka" exhibition until January 14 Matsuya Ginza 8F Event Square　

Entrance fee General 1000 yen 10:00-20:00 Closed at 17:00 on the last day