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Nakamura Kyozo
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| March, 1979 |
Graduated from the Hosei University, Faculty of Letters II (Bachelor degree of Literature majoring in Japanese Literature acquired). |
| April, 1980 |
Joined the Japan Arts Council's Training School for Kabuki Actors as a 6th term trainee. |
| March, 1982 |
Completed the entire program of the Japan Arts Council's Training School for Kabuki Actors. |
| September, 1982 |
Commenced a professional career as a member of the Nakamura Jakuemon IV family under an acting name, Nakamura Kyozo newly given by the master. |
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Ever since, continues the professional career through regular monthly performances in Kabuki-za(Tokyo), National Theatre(Tokyo), Osaka Shochiku-za, Minami-za(Kyoto), Misono-za(Nagoya) , Hakata-za(Fukuoka) etc, as well as other domestic tours of Kabuki performances nationwide. Also, participates in lecture-cum-performance tours of Kabuki overseas such as in Europe, the USA, Oceania, the South-East Asia etc... |
| April, 1994 |
Promoted to Nadai(billboard-ranked actor) in Kabuki-za. |
| November, 2005 |
Has been authorized to be a holder of "Important Intangible Cultural Properties - Kabuki (collective recognition) -
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| May, 2007 |
The 13th Japan Actors' Association Prize awarded. |
| December, 2007 |
The 62nd Agency of Cultural Affairs National Arts Festival New Artist Award in Dance (fiscal year of 2007) awarded. |
| Currently, teaching as a part-time lecturer of the faculty of Education in Chiba University as well as of Art and Communication Evening Division in Tama Art University and an instructor of the Japan Arts Council's Training School for Kabuki Actors. |
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February 21 & 22, 2003
"Maboroshi no Hana" |
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Onnagata Appearance |
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Achievements
Domestic
Participate into performances Chigyo-no-kai, Kabuki-kai etc. in National Theatre organized by the Japan Arts Council. Also, annually hold a family's young actors' performing show Ohbai-kai.
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| February, 1992 |
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Theater Tops(Shinjuku,Tokyo)
Performed as a main actor in "Hanjyo" and "Sotoba Komachi" from "Kindai Nogakushu"(Collection of Modern Nogaku) written by Yukio Mishima. |
| September, 1992 |
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Benisan Pit(Tokyo)
Performed in a fantasy Kabuki, "Tsuchimikado Oji"(Tsuchimikado Avenue) directed by Sennojo Shigeyama. |
| July, 1993 |
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Tiny Alice(Shinjuku,Tokyo)
Took a main role, Princess Salome in "Salome Kyukyu no Dan" written and directed by Masakatsu Gunji jointly performed by a dancer, Bishop Yamada. |
| September, 1995 |
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Theater "X-kai-" (Ryogoku,Tokyo)
Took a main role, Maria of Magdara in a 'Genshi Kabuki'(Ancient Kabuki) "Aomori no Christ" (Christ in Aomori) written and directed by Masakatsu Gunji. Jointly performed by a dancer, Yukio Waguri. |
| August, 1997 |
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Space Zero(Shinjuku,Tokyo)
Held the 17th year Ohbai-kai where an entire story of 'Kagamiyama Kokyo no Nishikie' was presented.
Took a role of Iwafuji. |
| August, 1998 |
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Space Zero(Shinjuku,Tokyo)
Held the 18th year Ohbai-kai where three acts - 'Yoshinogawa', 'Michiyuki' and 'Goten' from "Imoseyama Onna Teikin" were presented.
Took roles, Sadaka in 'Yoshinogawa' and Tachibana Hime(Princess Tachibana) in both 'Michiyuki' and 'Goten.'
This year's Ohbai-kai was elected to be one of the year's best 5 in December edition of a monthly theater magazine "Engeki-kai." |
| May, 1999 |
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Kabuki-za(Tokyo)
Kabuki-za Prize awarded for a role, Kocho in "Kagamijishi" at the Dankiku-sai show. |
October, 1999
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Gave lectures of Kabuki to the 5th and the 6th year pupils in the Nagayato primary school in Shibuya, Tokyo as a pre-trial for "Overall Learning Curriculum" officially launched in 2002 in primary and junior high schools. |
| August, 2000 |
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Space Zero(Shinjuku,Tokyo)
Held the 19th year Ohbai-kai.Took a role, Yaegaki Hime(Princess Yaegaki) in "Jusshuko". |
| December,2000 |
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Nihombashi Theater(Tokyo)
Participated into Shinsei Onchi-kai.
Took a main role, Yugiri in "Yujo Yugiri" written by Matsutaro Kawaguchi. |
| March, 2002 |
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National Theatre(Tokyo)
National Theatre's Encouragement Prize awarded for a role of a wife, Okei in "Aki no Kappa." |
| August, 2002 |
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Nihombashi Theater(Tokyo)
Took main roles, Ohmu Musume(Lady Ohmu) in "Ohmu Komachi" and Roba(old lady) of "Sotoba Komachi" under the first part of "Komachi Densetsu" (Legend of Komachi) series planned by Non-Fiction Channels Corporation. |
| February 21 & 22, 2003 |
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Chaos Bld(Komazawa Dori, Tokyo)
Held shows [Evening of Dance by Nakamura Kyozo.]
Took roles, Keisei Ohshu in "Keisei Asamagadake" with Icchu-bushi music and Kyojo(mad woman) in originally written "Maboroshi no Hana".
Writer/Designer/Choreographer : Masanosuke Gojo.
Guest artist : Tomohiro Tamari |
| July, 2003 |
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Nihombashi Takashimaya Department Store(Tokyo)
Showed the process of putting on an Onnagata(female role) costume as well as make-up followed by a dance performance "Fuji Ondo" in demonstrations "Attractiveness of Kabuki Process of Onnagata Appearance " in conjunction with an exhibition "400 Years of Kabuki" .
Explanation made by Tetsuya Okazaki from Shochiku Co., Ltd..
Three demonstrations given on 9th, 14th and 23rd.
Jointly organized by Japan Arts Council, Shochiku Co., Ltd. and Kyodo News. |
| December 17th, 2003 |
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Asahi Square A(Azumabashi, Tokyo)
Held a comparative lecture-cum-demonstration between physical expression of Bunraku(Japanese traditional puppet show) by Kanjuro Kiritake and that of Kabuki in "Puppet Show and Physical Expression in Asian Arts: Case of Bunraku and Kabuki" organized by the Foundation Modern Puppet Center. |
| March 18th -21st, 2004 |
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Nihombashi Theater(Tokyo)
Took main roles of Onono Komachi in "Byakuya Komachi" and Komachi Hime(Princess Komachi) in "Kayoi Komachi" under the second show of "Komachi Densetsu" series planned by Non-Fiction Channels Corporation. |
| April 27th, 2004 |
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The Garden Art Creative pavilion in Pacific Flora 2004(Shizuoka)
Performed "Fuji Musume".
Choreograhped by Masanosuke Gojo.
Three performances held at 13:00, 16:00 and 18:30. |
| October 27th, 2006 |
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Aoyama Tessen-kai Noh Stage(Tokyo)
Held "Nakamura Kyozo Sosaku no Yube" (Evening for Creative Work by Nakamura Kyozo). Took a role of Richo in dramatized "Sangetsuki" written by Atsushi Nakajima.
Guest artist : Yusuke Takazawa(kyogen performer of the Izumi-ryu style)
Script by Tatau Murakami
Directed by Sakumi Hagiwara
Choreographed by Kanjuro Fujima
Music composed and played by Takemoto Aoidayu, Takemoto Azumadayu, Tsurusawa Hisajiro, Kei Wada(gamelan)
Lighting by Takashi Kitakizaki |
| November 23rd, 2006 |
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Kabuki-za(Tokyo)
Performed "Fuji Musume" in the 236th Kodomo Kabuki Kansho Kyoshitsu.
Nagauta music troupe : Music division of the Onoe Kikugoro Gekidan
Choreography and Supervising : Kanso Fujima |
| May 26th, 2007 |
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Kabuki-za(Tokyo)
The 13th Japan Actors' Association Prize awarded.
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| October 27th, 2007 |
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Aoyama Tessen-kai Noh Stage(Tokyo)
Held "Nakamura Kyozo Buyo no Yube, Ama Nidai" (Evening for Dance by Nakamura Kyozo, Two Pieces of Ama). Presented "Tamatori Ama" with Jiuta music supervised by Umesaki Umemoto and "Shidonoura Wakareno Tamatori" dramatized, directed, composed and choreographed by Tomabune(Kanjuro Fujima's pseudonym).
Guest artist : Yusuke Takazawa(kyogen performer of the Izumi-ryu style)
Music : Seihoh Tomita, Masaki Umano, Takemoto Aoidayu, Tsurusawa Shinji, Tanaka Chojuro and others
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| December, 2007 |
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The 62nd Agency of Cultural Affairs National Arts Festival New Artist Award in Dance granted for achievements of "Nakamura Kyozo Buyo no Yube, Ama Nidai" in October 27th, 2007. |
| July, 2008 |
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National Theatre(Tokyo)
National Theatr's Encouragement Prize awarded for a role of Asuka in "Shinokiri" of "Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura". |
| October 17th & 28th, 2008 |
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Koshigaya Noh Theatre(Saitama), Cerulean Tower Noh Theatre(Tokyo)
Participated into "Konkichi" show, a co-production of Japan, China and South Korea. Took a role of female president of a fur company.
Jointly performed by Motonari Ohkura and Lucky Ikeda.
Organized by Japan Asia Fine Arts Association. |
| October 25th, 2008 |
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Aoyama Tessen-kai Noh Stage(Tokyo)
Held "Nakamura Kyozo Buyo no Yube" (Evening for Dance by Nakamura Kyozo). Performed "Tsuki no Kage" (Shadow of the Moon) written by Yoshio Miyanishi and choreographed by Kanjuro Fujima and "Aname-Komachi Henso-" written, directed and choreographed by Eisho Gojo.
Guest artist : Tamami Gojo
Music : Kato-bushi Renchu Troupe and Tanaka Denjiro Shachu Troupe |
| August 26th, 2009 |
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Aoyama Tessen-kai Noh Stage( Tokyo)
Held "Nakamura Kyozo Buyo no Yube" (Evening for Dance by Nakamura Kyozo). Performed roles of Kiyohime(Princess Kiyo) in "Kane no Misaki" with Ogie music choreographed by Kanso Fujma II and a Shite part(main character) of "KoDojoji" by Yuki Yoshimura.
Guest artist : Kai Hananomoto
Music : Ogie-bushi Renchu Troupe, Tomita Seiho Shachu Troupe and Tanaka Denjiro Shachu Troupe
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| August 4th & 5th, 2010 |
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National Theatre-Small Theatre(Tokyo)
Took a role of Shizuka Gozen(Lady Sizuka) in "Michiyuki Hatsune no Tabi" with Takemoto music in the 12th "Ne no Kai". The role of Tadanobu was performed by Ichikawa Shinjuro.
Choreographed by Kanso Fujima II
Supervised by Kanso Fujima III |
| March 27th, 2011 |
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Dojoji Buddhist Temple/Outdoor stage in its premises(Wakayama)
Presented a dance performance of "Bungo Dojoji" under the show "Sakura, Mai, Dojoji"(Cherryblossom, Dancing, Dojoji).
Organized by Hidakagawa Town Hall
Supported by Dojoji Buddhist Temple |
| April 9th, 2011 |
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National Theatre-Large Theatre(Tokyo)
Took a role of Yamamba(Old Lady residing in a mountain) in "Mutsunohana Furisode Yamamba" the 3rd Anniversary of Shujiro Wakayagi Kicchokai. The role of Sakatano Kintoki was performed by Ichikawa Shinjuro. |
| June 23rd, 2011 |
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Instituto Cervantes de Tokio
Presented Onnagata appearance with its makeup, dress etc. and performed a dance "Fuji Ondo" in the event "Kabuki no Iki - inviting Mr. Mario Vargas Llosa, a Novel Prize awarded author"
Production : Shochiku Co., Ltd.
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| Currently, giving appearance in CF of "Kanjo Bugyo," account software manufactured by Obic Business Consultants Co., Ltd |
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October, 1994
"Salome Kyukyu no Dan" |
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October, 1994
"Salome Kyukyu no Dan" |
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March, 2005
"Bungo Dojoji" |
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March, 2005
"Aname" |
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Overseas
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USA(Theatre Artaud in San Francisco and Luckman Theater in L.A.)
Took a main role in "Salome Kyukyu no Dan" written and directed by Masakatsu Gunji.
Performed with local actors in the stage performances jointly organized by USA and Japan.
Produced and jointly directed by Yuriko Doi, owner of Theatre of Yugen. |
| March, 1997 |
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USA(Fort Mason's Cowell Theatre, San Francisco)
Took a main role with a flamenco dancer, La Tania in a collaborating dance show of Kabuki and Flamenco, "Chi no Sake, Chi no Konrei"(Blood Wine, Blood Wedding) written by Federico Garcia-Lorca.
Also, took a charge of choreography.
Scenario by Carol Fisher Sorgenfrei.
Produced and directed by Yuriko Doi, owner of Theatre of Yugen. |
| December, 1997 |
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France(Bordeaux and Paris)
Participated into a Kabuki tour to France(production by Shochiku Co., Ltd.).
Presented “Fuji Ondo” dance at a Kabuki lecture held at Centre Cultural Franco-Japonais. |
| February, 1998 |
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Laos, Singapore and Philippines among the South East Asia
Participated into Kabuki lecture-cum-demonstrations organized by Japan Foundation.
Presented "Ayatsuri Sambaso" dance. |
| May, 1998 |
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Singapore
Invited to an opening of a new building of the Japanese Association, Singapore.
Presented "Hinazuru Sambaso" dance at its ceremony.
Also, gave trainings of performances and way of make-up to students of the National University of Singapore who gave an English Kabuki performance "Sukeroku." |
| February, 1999 |
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New York, USA
Participated into a Kabuki dance performance organized by Japan Society.
Took roles, Maizuru in "Kusazuribiki" and Wankyu in "Ninin Wankyu." |
| March, 2000 |
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Vietnam and Australia
Participated into Kabuki lecture-cum-demonstrations organized by Japan Foundation.
Took a main role, Takiyasha Hime(Princess Takiyasha) in "Shinobiyoru Koi wa Kusemono." |
| October, 2000 |
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Korea
Participated into BeSeTo Theatre Festival organized by the International Theatre Institute(I.T.I.) and produced by Shochiku Co., Ltd..
Took a role, Shunko's mother in a joint-performance by Japan, China and Korea "Shunko- den". |
| March, 2001 |
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USA(New York, Detroit, Pensacola and Washington D.C.)
Participated into Kabuki lecture-cum-demonstrations organized by the National Association of Japan and America Societies.
Presented "Bungo Dojoji" and "Fuji Ondo" dances. |
| August 13th - 28th, 2004 |
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New Zealand(Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland) and Australia(Sydney)
Participated into Kabuki lecture-cum-demonstrations under Japan Foundation's Japanese Culture Introduction Dispatch Program in the fiscal year 2004.
Took a charge of explaining history of Kabuki and Onnagata and took a main role in "Sagi Musume" dance organized by Japan Foundation and produced by Shochiku Co., Ltd.. |
| March 7th - 25th, 2005 |
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Austria(Innsbruck and Vienna), Slovenija(Ljubljana), Germany(Berlin and Cologne) and Italy(Rome and Ravenna)
Participated into Kabuki lecture-cum-demonstrations in Europe under Japan Foundation's Japanese Culture Introduction Dispatch Program in the fiscal year 2004 organized by Japan Foundation and supported by Shochiku Co., Ltd..
Took main roles, Kiyo Hime(Princess Kiyo) in "Bungo Dojoji" and ghost of Komachi in "Aname" jointly performed by Masanosuke Gojo. |
| February 4th - 15th, 2008 |
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Philippines(Manila) and Indonesia(Jakarta and Denpasar, Bali)
Participated into an event of Kabuki lecture-cum-demonstrations under Japan Foundation's Japanese Culture Introduction Dispatch Program in the fiscal year 2007 in conjunction with Golden Year of Friendship 2008 Indonesia-Japan. Took main roles, Sagi no Sei(Spirit of Heron) in "Sagi Musume" and Kocho in "Shakkyo" as well as gave a lecture regarding history of Kabuki and Onnagata.
Organized by Japan Foundation and supported by Shochiku Co., Ltd.. |
| October 8th - 15th, 2009 |
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Taiwan(Taipei) and Western USA(Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland and Denver)
Participated into an event "Kabuki lecture-cum-demonstrations" in Taiwan in conjunction with "Taiwan-Japan Special Partnership" as well as Japan Foundation Program "Kabuki lecture-cum-demonstrations US Five Western Cities Tour" Took main roles, Sagi no Sei in "Sagi Musume" and Mejishi(female lion) in "Shakkyo" as well as gave a lecture on basic features of Onnagata.
Production : Shochiku Co., Ltd..
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| October 5th - 24th, 2010 |
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Mexico(Monterrey and Mexico City), El Salvador(San Salvador and Santa Ana) and Honduras(Tegucigalpa)
Participated into "Kabuki Dance Show in Mexico in conjunction with the 400th Anniversary of Exchange between Japan and Mexico" and "Kabuki lecture-cum-demonstrations Two Central American Countries Tour". Took main roles, Sagi no Sei in "Sagi Musume" and Mejishi(female lion) in "Shakkyo" as well as gave a lecture on basic features of Onnagata.
Organized by Japan Foundation and supported by Shochiku Co., Ltd... |
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