16th Annual Noh Training Project

The Noh Training Project will hold its 16th Annual Summer Intensive Noh workshop from July 19-August 7 in Bloomsburg, P in association with the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble and Bloomsburg University.

NTP is a performance-based training workshop in the dance, chant, music and performance background of Japanese classical Noh drama. It offers the most intensive and extensive Noh training available outside Japan.

One of the oldest continually performed theatre forms in the world, noh combines dance, chant, music, and mask in a powerful and stately performance experience requiring intense inner concentration and physical discipline. Actors, directors, dancers, musicians, and academics interested in a non-Western performance experience are encouraged to apply.

This year the workshop will be lead for the entire three weeks by Kinue Oshima, the sole professional female performer in the Kita school of noh. Ms. Oshima recently completed a tour of Europe as the lead in the new English noh play Pagoda with members of Theatre Nohgaku, many of whom are past participants in NTP. Ms Oshima has previously taught for one week each in the 2006 and 2009 NTP workshops. Mitsuo Kama will again lead the hayashi music instruction for the workshop. NTP is directed by Richard Emmert and the producing director is Elizabeth Dowd. Mr. Emmert will be on sabbatical for this year’s workshop. Instructors assisting Ms Oshima and Mr. Kama will be Ms. Dowd, John Oglevee, Jubilith Moore and James Ferner.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applicants must send a resume and written narrative describing why they wish to study Noh, previous artistic influences, and what the applicant hopes to gain from this experience. Please include a photo with your application.
NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WITH NOH IS REQUIRED.

TUITION FEES AND DEADLINES
FIRST-YEAR PARTICIPANTS:
Early Registration Discount is $1800.00 if registered by March 1, 2010 ($200.00 discount).
Nonrefundable deposit of $800.00 due 3/29/10. Balance of $1000.00 due 6/1/10.
Regular Registration: $2000.00 if registered by May 3, 2010.
Nonrefundable deposit of $1000.00 due 5/17/10. Balance of $1000.00 due 6/14/10.

HOUSING:
Housing is located in the Honeysuckle Apartments near the campus of Bloomsburg University. All apartments are air-conditioned and have private bedrooms (4 per apartment with a full-sized bed), 2 full bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room and washer/dryer units. Free parking is available outside the apartments for those with cars. Board is not included.

LOCATION:
Bloomsburg, PA is located about 3 hours from NYC (by car) west on I-80, exit 236. Nearest airports are Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Airport, Harrisburg International Airport, Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton Airport, or Lycoming Airport. Airport pick-up may be arranged for a small fee. Bloomsburg is a small town offering little distraction from the rigors of training. It is surrounded by rural farmland and many lovely State Parks. Good hiking, biking, camping, and an award winning amusement park are nearby. Weekends are free for rehearsal time or recreational excursions.

More details at www.nohtrainingproject.org