Page vii →Illustrations
1.1. Double page from the kabuki actor critique booklet Yakusha genkindana (1835).
2.1. Master performer Li Yuru as Sun Yujiao in Picking up a Jade Bracelet, 1956.
Yeoldaeeo (Tropical Fish), 1966.
Yeoldaeeo, 1966.
Yeoldaeeo.
4.1. In Praise of Youth, written and directed by Park Kunhyung, 2013 revival.
4.2. Don’t Be Too Surprised, written and directed by Park Kunhyung, 2007 premiere.
5.1. Thunderstorm 2.0 (Leiyu 2.0), directed by Wang Chong with Théâtre du Rêve Expérimental, New York City, 2018.
5.2. Performance of World Factory, a collective creation by Grass Stage directed by Zhao Chuan, Chengdu, 2016.
5.3. The documentary theater production One Fine Day (Meihao de yitian), directed by Li Jianjun with the New Youth Group, Beijing, 2013.
7.1. The Laughing Letter stage with screen visible stage right.
7.2. Stage layout of The Laughing Letter.
9.1. Tatsumatsu Hachirōbei operating a puppet in Love Suicides at Sonezaki, from Mugikogashi (1826).
9.2. The long rod mechanism for puppets developed by Bunzaburō, from Shibaigakuyazue (1800).
10.1. Illustration of the scene “Remaining Trace” in Peach Blossom Fan.
10.2. Photo of Mei Lanfang costumed as the female protagonist of A Strand of Hemp.
13.1. A promotional photograph from Jiman no musuko.