In Japanese Kyogen theater, there is usually one or two characters On the other hand, in theater in America, we have lots of people on the stage,
on stage at a time, the shite and the waki. characters, background dancers, even people that do not seem to have a purpose
and just stand there.
The stages for the Kyogen was much simpler then the American In American theater we have very elaborate props and sets that we base
stages. They had barely any decor besides the tree in the back. the whole performance around. Unlike in Japanese culture, most
if there are props its to help tell the story, not be the story. Americans would be bored with no props or decor.
Above is a Japanese dance, unlike the American she is using a In the American dance, there are many people that are moving quickly using
fan and isn't doing many rapid movements. there is also only their bodies in many ways. they move much quicker then the Japanese
one person on stage instead of many. depending on the style of dance.
