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The Story of Matsukaza and Murasame

(松風村雨束帯鑑) (Matsukaze murasame sokutai kagami)

First Staged: 1705 or 1706
Reference: Bunraku February 1986, November 1989 Performance Programs

Written By: Chikamatsu Monzaemon (近松門左衛門)

Performances:

• January 1980: The Story of Matsukaza and Murasame
• February 1986: The Story of Matsukaza and Murasame
• November 1989: The Story of Matsukaza and Murasame

Kashira:

• Hayaku (端役)
• Matahei (又平)
• Saru (猿)
• Onoemon (斧右衛門)

Characters:

• Feudal lord (大名)
• Retainer (太郎冠者)
• Monkey trainer (猿曳)
• Monkey (猿)