Whatever Works

The man dressed as a woman screeched at the man dressed as a warrior. He rumbled back and advanced up the stage. Left foot slide, toe lift, pat as it comes down. Right foot slide, toe lift, pat.

I imagine that tabi socks have to be particularly clean and white for Noh performances since the feet have such an active role in the play. When a Japanese person describes Noh, they will always say, "The movements are so slow and deliberate, and they raise their toes when they walk. Like this.." And you'll get an example. The feet are probably what keep most people's attention as they try not to nod off.

I was mesmerized by the drum player's eyebrows. "Yoawoooh" Eyebrows up !donk! Eyebrows down "Yoh" !donk! Eyebrows wiggle "Yawh" !dink! "Yawh" !dink! Wiggle wiggle .