Suppon (Q30627)

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small stage elevator used in kabuki theatre

small stage elevator used in kabuki theatre
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Suppon
small stage elevator used in kabuki theatre

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    A suppon is a small seri engineered as a elevator to raise and lower one part of the hanamichi right by the stage. This elevator is widely employed in entrances by actors portraying ghosts, goblins, spirits, sorcerers and other illusory characters, and effectively gives the impression that those characters have suddenly appeared. The name suppon (terrapin) is said to have been given to this seri because seeing an actor rising up reminded people of a soft-shelled turtle thrusting its head out of its shell. (English)
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