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Samurai, Shadows, and Stagecraft: The Worlds of Noh and Kabuki

This episode delves into the rich, contrasting traditions of Noh and Kabuki, two of Japan’s most iconic theatrical forms whose historical...

Jul 30, 20252 min read

In this episode of Curtains Up! A Historical Perspective on Drama , we explore the rich and intricate evolution of Medieval Theater, a...

Apr 27, 20252 min read

Early Roots – The Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE) The origins of Chinese theater can be traced back to ritualistic performances during the...

Jan 6, 20254 min read

Welcome, Drama enthusiasts, history buffs, and performing arts aficionados! Today, we are excited to pull back the curtain on a...

Jan 4, 20253 min read

"Quem deus vult perdere, prius dementat" ( "Whom the gods would destroy, they first drive mad" ) - from the play Phaedra by...

Jan 4, 20255 min read

Sanskrit Theater Moving east, drama in India had its own deep spiritual and cultural roots. Sanskrit drama, which peaked around the 1st...

Jan 4, 20254 min read