Be a part of the living tradition of Japanese Kyogen Theater!

Kyogen literally means wild speech or comical tales with Izumi Junko and Miyake Tokuro from Japan. They will demonstrate kyogen performance techniques and discuss their career as the first female performers in this male-dominated field.

Daughters of the 19th head of the Izumi school of Kyogen, Izumi and Miyake have been pioneers for opening the Kyogen stage for women while strictly following the rules of their art.