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Kent Williams - Big Thought Artist

Kent Williams Big Thought Artist Japanese Kabuki Theater Residency
Time Frames
During School Day, After School, Summer, Weekend
Formats
Residency
Grades
Prof. Dev., 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Community/Fam., Talented/Gifted
Standards

Description
Kent offers a very exciting way to bring a traditional and popular Japanese artform to your school. Students explore the history of the kabuki theater of Japan while learning the basic movement techniques of the samurai (male) and onnagata (female), wearing kimono costumes and learning to gesture with fans - dramatically popping them open one-handed. In this interactive experience students dramatize characters and action in a traditional Japanese folktale, such as Momotaro (The Peach Boy) or Issun Boshi (The One Inch Boy). The 3-5 day residency culminates in a one-of-a-kind presentation for school or PTA performance complete with kimonos, fans and kumadori (makeup).

Students Will
  • Literacy Connection: Kabuki, by Masakatusu Gunji, ISBN-10: 0870117327
  • wear Japanese kimono costumes and use hand fans
  • learn Japanese Kabuki character movement
  • dramatize a Japanese folktale

Details
Dates: Monday-Friday
Times: 9AM-9PM
Duration: 3-5 sessions per class section
School Fee: Price Per Additional Hour: $75.00
Price Per Hour: $75.00
Minimum Attendance: 8
Maximum Attendance: 30
Bilingual: No
Technical Needs: Large, open space such as an auditorium, stage or multi-purpose room and access to electricity and water.
Other Information:

Scheduling / Booking
Instructions: To schedule, contact Kent Williams at [email protected] and 469-744-3436
Deadline: two weeks prior
Cancellation Policy: Should inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstance prevent the program from taking place as scheduled, Kent Williams will offer the option of rescheduling. Cancellations must be made no later than (4) weeks prior to scheduled performance or be subject to full payment. Rescheduling may be take place no later than (2) weeks prior to originally scheduled performance.
After School Policy: A teacher or afterschool employee must remain with learners at all times.

Educational Materials
      Sample residency plan
      Sample master class plan

Curriculum Information

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