Difference between revisions of "Kenjutsu"
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* [http://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/arts/2014-03-28/kenjutsu-the-art-of-the-sword/ Interview with the directors] by [[Wayne Allen Brenner]] for ''The Austin Chronicle''. | * [http://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/arts/2014-03-28/kenjutsu-the-art-of-the-sword/ Interview with the directors] by [[Wayne Allen Brenner]] for ''The Austin Chronicle''. | ||
* [http://www.earwolf.com/episode/improvised-samurai-stories Show discussion on Andrew Ti's ''YO, IS THIS RACIST?'' podcast.] (Conclusion: yes, it's racist.) | * [http://www.earwolf.com/episode/improvised-samurai-stories Show discussion on Andrew Ti's ''YO, IS THIS RACIST?'' podcast.] (Conclusion: yes, it's racist.) | ||
* [http://earwolf.com/episode/left-wing-racism Referenced as an example of left wing racism on Andrew Ti's ''YO, IS THIS RACIST?'' podcast.] (Yes, its still racist.) | |||
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Revision as of 17:32, 28 February 2015
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| Run | Mar/Apr 2014 |
Kenjutsu (full title: Kenjutsu: The Art of the Sword) was a mainstage show at The Hideout Theatre that was inspired by Japanese samurai films.
Summary
The show depicted epic tales of corruption, power, and betrayal set in feudal Japan, inspired by Japanese samurai films such as Seven Samurai, Harakiri, and 13 Assassins.
The cast trained with, and used on stage, actual bokken (wooden samurai swords). Combat was performed in slow motion. (Somehow, every character Marc Majcher played survived every duel.)
Generally, the cast eschewed non-stop action, focusing instead on patience and developing tension.
Prior to the title being finalized, the show was referred to familiarly as Kurosawa in honor of director Akira Kurosawa.
Media
Video
- Video by Warren Henderson of the 3/29/14 show.
Photos
- Photoset by Michael Yew of rehearsals.
- Photoset by Warren Henderson of a show.
- Photoset by Steve Rogers of the 3/22/14 show.
- Photoset by Chris Curl of the 4/12/14 show.
- Photoset by Heidi Rogers of the same show.
More Information
- Initial show announcement on the Hideout's web site.
- Hideout blog post about the show by Kareem Badr.
- Interview with the directors by Wayne Allen Brenner for The Austin Chronicle.
- Show discussion on Andrew Ti's YO, IS THIS RACIST? podcast. (Conclusion: yes, it's racist.)
* Referenced as an example of left wing racism on Andrew Ti's YO, IS THIS RACIST? podcast. (Yes, its still racist.)
