The Traditional Theatre Training (TTT) Program is now accepting applicants for the 2026 session!

Good news for anyone interested in traditional theatres of Japan!

The Traditional Theatre Training (TTT) Program is now accepting applicants for the 2026 session!

The TTT program facilitates access to short-term intensive training in the traditional Japanese performing arts. This year we are offering Kyogen (classical comedy) and Nihon Buyō (classical Japanese dance), as well as the option to add-on an additional course in Kotsuzumi (shoulder drum). The program packs a year's worth of training with master artists into a one-month period, culminating in a recital performed on a historic noh stage. Individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. No Japanese language skills are necessary. Some tuition scholarships are available.

Courses: Kyogen / Nihon Buyō

Add-on courses: Kotsuzumi

Where: Kyoto Art Center

When: July 1 - 31, 2026

Application Process:

Please access the following link for more details and application materials. Acceptances will be made on a rolling basis so interested individuals are encouraged to apply early.

Link: https://www.kac.or.jp/en/news/260225/

Deadline: April 8, 2026, 23:59 (JST)

For more information, please contact the program director Jane Traynor at jtraynor@hawaii.edu, cc-ing the Kyoto Art Center at t.t.t@kac.or.jp including TTT 2026 in the subject line. Please feel free to share widely!