
Onnagata
Kabuki’s female-role tradition: its historical formation, acting conventions, character types, and the distinction between stage portrayal and an actor’s identity.

Kabuki’s female-role tradition: its historical formation, acting conventions, character types, and the distinction between stage portrayal and an actor’s identity.

An introduction to kabuki actors, including stage names, lineages, role categories, training, acting patterns, actor prints, and the modern profession.