Kani Yamabushi and Kamabara

I found the plays Kani Yamabushi and Kamabara very interesting! The first thing I noticed was that they did not put any emphasis on background or props. The emphasises was put on the actors/actresses movement and that is what caught my eye. They exaggerated their movements using high steps and stomping noises when their feet hit the ground. The structure and stage balance was important and it made me wonder what the actors/actresses were going to do next. The actors/actresses vocals was exaggerated also.

Both plays included maybe one-three characters that speak loud and very profound. Some repeated lines over and over again like a poem. You have one main character and other supporting characters...none of them are dressed very extravagantly. Very simple. The movements help keep the viewers attention.

The main thing I see is the structure and formation of the play that makes them important. A balance of characters, no flashy colors, just straight and to the point. Each play does start out kind-of slow and speeding up in the end.