Kamishibai (Paper Theater) Performance for Kids

What is kamishibai (paper theater)?

Kamishibai comes out of a long tradition of etoki ( picture-narration) in Japan. It began as a street performance art and is a precursor of anime and manga. Kamishibai is still a popular form of entertainment in Japan today.

About the performance

In this performance and workshop, Tara will tell kamishibai folktales relating to oni (demons) and other shape-shifters in Japanese folklore. She will also introduce participants to the history of kamishibai and teach them how to make an early form of kamishibai, called tachi-e (standing pictures), which are based on visual techniques from magic-lantern shows. After the interactive performance, participants will make their own tachi-e puppets inspired by the stories they have heard.

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