4 Thursday, September 7, 2017 Island Beat Hawaii Tribune-Herald Puppet artist to lead free workshops Everyone is invited to experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact with a master Japanese artist in September at two Big Island public libraries. Koryu Nishikawa V, a fifth-generation master puppeteer of the Kuruma Ningyo style, will conduct free workshops in traditional Japanese puppetry. The workshops are scheduled for 1 p.m. at Hilo Public Library and 5 p.m. at Kailua-Kona Public Library, both on Sept. 19. Kuruma Ningyo is the 160-yearold form of puppetry related to the three-person style of Bunraku. However, in Kuruma Ningyo, a puppet is operated by a single puppeteer sitting on a small wheeled cart. The puppeteer uses his hands and feet to manipulate the puppet’s arms, legs and head, all while rolling about the stage on the cart. Assisting Nishikawa will be Tom Lee, director, designer, puppet artist and former Mililani, Oahu, resident, who appeared in “War Horse” on Broadway and in “Madama Butterfly” at the Metropolitan Opera. Workshop participants can get up close to see the beautiful traditional Japanese puppets and watch how they are brought to life through skillful puppetry technique. The program schedule is subject to change. The University of Hawaii at Manoa Outreach College’s Statewide Cultural Extension Program is sponsoring Koryu Nishikawa V’s workshop along with the Hawaii State Public Libraries System. Additional funding and support are provided by the Performing Arts Presenters of Hawaii and the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. For more information, visit www. librarieshawaii.org/events. Master puppeteer Koryu Nishikawa V will present free workshops in September at the Hilo and Kailua-Kona public libraries. Photo courtesy of UH-SCEP
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