Agemaku
【揚幕】
【AGEMAKU】
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Agemaku hung at the entrance of Toya.
There are two types of agemaku: Toya-agemaku hung at the entrance of Toya, a small room at the end of the Hanamichi, and Kamite-agemaku located at the right side of the stage, which is used during the entrance and exit of the actors and props like a ship.
In many cases, the theatre’s symbol is dyed in white on a black or deep blue cloth. Also, Agemaku is hung using Kanawa, metal rings, which make a unique “clink” sound when the curtain is handled with speed. And the audience looks to the curtain for the “clink” sound as an actor makes an appearance on stage.
In many cases, the theatre’s symbol is dyed in white on a black or deep blue cloth. Also, Agemaku is hung using Kanawa, metal rings, which make a unique “clink” sound when the curtain is handled with speed. And the audience looks to the curtain for the “clink” sound as an actor makes an appearance on stage.
