Art Encouragement Newcomer Award of the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
1 appearances
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Edition 39 (1989) award
Akihiko Senda
せんだ あきひこ
Senda Akihiko
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1940-06-26 （Tokyo）
- Died
- 2015-05-22 （Tokyo） age 74
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- theatre critic, journalist, university professor
- Active Years
- 1964-2015
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tokyo | Faculty of Letters | Department of Western History | 学士 | 〜1964 | Japan |
University of Tokyo
Faculty of Letters
/ Department of Western History
Degree:
学士
Period:
〜1964
Year of Graduation:
1964
Country:
Japan
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Arts Encouragement Prize (New Artist) | Voyage of Contemporary Theatre | — | Agency for Cultural Affairs | 受賞 |
Arts Encouragement Prize (New Artist)
1989
Work:
Voyage of Contemporary Theatre
Organization:
Agency for Cultural Affairs
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Open Theatre
1976 theatre criticismA collection of critiques discussing the small-theatre movement and new theatrical expression.
small theatretheatre criticism
Voyage of Contemporary Theatre
1988 theatre criticismAn overview and assessment of trends in contemporary theatre since the 1980s.
contemporary theatrehistory and trends
Contemporary Theatre in Japan
1995 overview / criticismA survey of contemporary Japanese theatre, discussing major playwrights and works as an introductory overview.
Japanese theatrework analysis
The Theatrical World of Yukio Ninagawa
2010 research / criticismAn analysis of Yukio Ninagawa's directorial world, considering his characteristics and influence.
directorial studiesbiographical analysis
Bibliography
- Open Theatre
- Dramatic Renaissance: Contemporary Theatre Speaks (ed.)
- The World Leans Toward Comedy
- Voyage of Contemporary Theatre
- Viva! Musical!
- Contemporary Theatre in Japan
- The Age of Musical: Unraveling the Enchanting Stage
- Theatre Talks: Trends in Contemporary Theatre
- The Stage Speaks: Views on Contemporary Theatre and Musicals
- Forest of Talent: Creators of Contemporary Theatre
- The Theatrical World of Jūrō Kara
- The Theatrical World of Yukio Ninagawa
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- analyticalcriticalhistorically informed commentary
- Recurring Motifs
- analysis of contemporary theatre trendsinterest in small-theatre movementstudies of directors
Health
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malignant lymphoma2015Died in 2015 due to malignant lymphoma
Legacy
One of the leading theatre critics who continuously introduced and critiqued postwar contemporary Japanese theatre. Early advocate of the small-theatre movement, he contributed significantly to theatre research and public understanding.
Academic Societies
- International Association of Theatre Critics (Japan Centre) (Chair 2003-2006)
Archives
- National Diet Library - author / authority records
Trivia
- His son is actor and director Takuya Senda.
- Reports stated that 600 people attended his memorial gathering.