"from a noh play that captivated W.B. Yates." New York Performance

*Information at the time of adoption.

Name of the organization or individual

The 14 Roppeita Memorial Foundation

subsidy category

Tokyo Arts and Culture Promotion Subsidy

Grant Type

single year

FY 2016 Tokyo Arts and Culture Promotion Subsidy (Single Year Subsidy Program), Phase 2

"Shojo Ran," Cerulean Tower Noh Theater Special Performance Classical and Noh (2009) Photo by Seiichiro Tsujii

"Sanemori" Photo by Mutsuko TOJO

"Torikomachi" Photo by Abiko Photo Shop

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Business Overview

A Noh performance by Kita school (14 Roppeita Memorial Foundation) at the Japan Society was organized in conjunction with the fall art exhibition "Simon Stirling: Twilight/Madagasue ni" at the Japan Society Gallery in New York. The year 1916, when the dance drama "At the Hawk's Well" by the great Irish writer Yates (1865-1939), who was greatly influenced by Noh, premiered in London, can be said to be the moment when Noh, a form of literature and theater representing Japanese culture, was born in a Western context. This year marks the 100 year anniversary of the program, and Yates will present a number of classical plays that he has seen translated into English or drafted into English to American audiences through a two-day Noh performance, talks, workshops, etc., giving a bird's-eye view of the historical intersection between the tradition of Noh and the West and its circle.

implementation period

Saturday, November 19, 2016 – 20th (Sun)

Place of implementation

Japan Society (New York)

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Profile

[Public Interest Incorporated Foundation 14 Roppeita Memorial Foundation]
The foundation maintains and operates the Nohgakudo in commemoration of the 14th Kita Roppeita, hosts' Kita-ryu Seinen Noh 'and' Kita-ryu Independent Performances, 'and promotes Nohgaku through workshops and performances for beginners.

[Akiyo Tomoeda]
1995: Received the 16 Hosei University Noh Drama Prize in Memory of Kanze Hisao for his performances by Basho, Nonomiya and others, 1995: Received the 45 Arts Selection Award from the Minister of Education for his performances by Izutsu and others, 2000: Received the Medal with Purple Ribbon in Spring, 2003: Received the Award of the Japan Art Academy, 2004: Received the Pola Award for Traditional Culture, 2008: Designated as the individual holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property, 'Nohgaku.'