NOH Teaching Strategy
This unit will be taught using a variety of methods and resources. Students will begin viewing short video selections on theatre history and the African presence in early Asia as a part of our historical introduction. Through visual documentations, students will observe Noh staging and performance techniques before we begin a class reading of a Noh play written by Zeami. It is important to note that my goal is to have students gain an understanding for the theatrical art form prior to being introduced to the filmmaker's interpretation. It is my hope that this method will ensure that students have gained the knowledge and confidence to identify the film's Noh elements on their own. Students will view the Noh film selection just prior to beginning their major Noh performance project which is outlined in further detail at the end of this curriculum.
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