Japanese Puppetry Demo

Please join us for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact with a master Japanese artist, Koryu Nishikawa V, who is a 5th generation Master Puppeteer of the Kuruma Ningyō style! Joining Master Nishikawa is Tom Lee, originally from Mililani, who has appeared in ‘War Horse' on Broadway and in ‘Madama Butterfly' at the Metropolitan Opera.

Participants will have a hands-on opportunity to handle traditional Japanese puppets and draw back the curtain on how these beautiful puppets are brought to life through skillful puppetry technique.

The two artists will present traditional Japanese techniques and show how they have been adapted to new uses in their upcoming collaborative puppet show Shank’s Mare that will tour Hawai’i. This workshop includes short performance excerpts and hands-on involvement by the participants.
Program is subject to change. Please contact the library 10 days in advance if special accommodations are required. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.