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title	:	Brandon's Guide to Theater in Asia
author	:	Brandon, James R.
publisher	:	University of Hawaii Press
isbn10 | asin	:	0824803698
print isbn13	:	9780824803698
ebook isbn13	:	9780585363585
language	:	English
subject	Performing arts--Asia--Directories.
publication date	:	1976
lcc	:	PN2860.G8 1976eb
ddc	:	790.2/095
subject	:	Performing arts--Asia--Directories.

Page iii Brandon's Guide to Theater in Asia James R. Brandon

Page iv Unless otherwise noted photographs are by the author. Copyright 1976 by The University Press of Hawaii All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Manufactured in the United States of America Filmset in Hong Kong by Asco Trade Typesetting Ltd. Designed by Roger J. Eggers Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Brandon, James R Brandon's guide to theater in Asia. Includes bibliographies. 1. Performing artsAsiaDirectories. I. Title. II. Guide to theater in Asia. PN2860.G8 1976 790.2'095 75-37506 ISBN 0-8248-0369-8

Page v Dedication To the hundreds of friends and theater people in Asia who have made theater going such a pleasure for me over the years, I dedicate this book. My special thanks to Duane Hauch, Suresh Awasthi, Onoe Kuroemon, Roger Long, and Min-soo Ahn.

Page vii Contents Introduction 3 Burma 9 Cambodia 15 China (Taiwan) 23 Hong Kong 31 India 36 Indonesia 61 Japan 80 Korea 111 Laos 118 Malaysia 122 Philippines 132 Singapore 141 Thailand 145 Vietnam 155 Theater List 160

Page 3 Introduction Over the vast geographic area that is Asia, plays are performed in a thousand placesin luxuriously appointed modern theaters, in former royal palaces, in temple courtyards, and in temporary buildings made of bamboo and palm thatch. A rich feast of theater awaits the visitor, provided he, or she, knows where to go and what to expect. But it is not easy to discover where theaters are, what types of plays are being staged, or the hours, days, and seasons of performance. The purpose of this guide is to help the traveler in Asia find and enjoy exciting living theater. First, a few hints about going to see theater in Asia. On the whole, playgoing is a more casual affair than it is in the West. Plays can last four or five hours. Some continue through the night until dawn. Starting times are not necessarily precise. People come and go during performance; you can too. Relax and enjoy yourself. Take the experience as it comes. Be ready to mingle with audiences from all levels of society (in contrast to Western audiences which today are mostly from the educated urban elite). Be prepared to pick and choose from a truly immense range of theater. From India to Japan, the theater of Asia spreads out like a brilliant kaleidoscope. There are dance-dramas, ballets, masked pantomimes, operas, operettas, shadow-plays, doll-puppet plays, and more. From your place in the auditorium you will see not only actors and actresses, but elegant and exquisitely costumed court dancers, musicians, singers, chanters, and stage assistants. You will hear songs and heroic narratives and flights of poetic dialogue. Drums will thud and gongs will boom. Everywhere you go the colors, sights, and sounds will vary enormously from the last place. Since it is

Page 4 impossible for even the most fanatic theater buff to see everything, it is wise to know in advance the types of plays you are most interested in and to make your plans accordingly. It is easy to find major theaters in Tokyo, Hong Kong, New Delhi, and a few other cities, but otherwise prepare to be on your own. You will have to hunt out even the best drama. When you arrive in a new city I suggest you do three things without fail. First, buy a city map; carry it everywhere. Especially useful ones are mentioned by publisher's name in this guide, but any will do. With a map you can estimate distance, you can plot theater locations, you can plan a schedule that doesn't have you crisscrossing the city every day. With a map you can use local transportation. You can walk. Even if you intend to go everywhere by taxi, you will still find a map useful.

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