Edo Marionette Theatre YOUKIZA
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Since Youkiza was founded by Yuki Magosaburo I in 1635, its history has spanned some three and a half centuries. The current leader is Magosaburo XII. Today`s Youkiza continues to be active, preserving traditional marionette repertory and skills, as well as performing new plays and magic lantern shows, touring abroad, and holding international projects. Youkiza can boast of having performed in many areas across the globe.
12th Generation Magosaburo YUKI
Born in 1943 as the second son of Magosaburo X (Sessai), he made his marionette stage debut at the age of four. When he turned eleven, he entered the Takechi Tetsuji Kabukiza. He also learnt noh acting from the famous Kanze Hideo and kyogen from Shigeyama Sennojō. At the age of 29, he received the name of Ryōkawa Senyū III, head of the Edo magic lantern family and revived this art. He now produces both magic lantern shows and marionette performances.
In 1993, he succeeded to the name of Yuki Magosaburo XII, and in 2004 initiated a training program to promote the transmission of the marionette tradition and foster the growth of new talent. Together with classical marionette productions, Magosaburo XII works with local playwrights and directors to produce new plays and actively seeks international collaborations with overseas artists.
The World of Edo Ito Ayatsuri Ningyo through Video
「YOUKIZA JAPAN VIDEO TOPICS -English- 」
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