The performance of Kabuki's representative repertoire, "Renlion", was in progress, and suddenly there was a ** bell, which attracted the attention of the audience. A similar situation occurred at the Osaka Shochikuza "Ritaharu Kabuki Special Performance" in February. Although the passionate shamisen** on stage almost overshadowed the ringing of cell phones, some audience members did not pay attention to it. However, among lovers of classical performances, the ringing of mobile phones in the theater has become a problem that cannot be ignored.
In early January this year, Kabukiza actor Ogami Matsuori wrote on his blog at the Kabukiza performance of "Kotobuki Hatsuharu", "During today's performance, two people inadvertently let their mobile phones make sounds, and they didn't know anything about the etiquette of not being able to make a sound from their mobile phones during the performance. In the same month, in the "New Year Asakusa Kabuki" staged at the Asakusa Public Hall, some viewers shared their experiences of hearing mobile phone ringtones on social **, which sparked a series of discussions.
Mobile phone ringtones do not correspond to other elements in classical performances, and this distraction is a very uncomfortable experience for the audience watching the performance. Troubled by this, are classical art theaters in Japan taking appropriate measures? In order to investigate this, this reporter interviewed Shochiku's Kabukiza and Osaka Shochikuza, as well as related institutions such as the National Theater and the National Bunraku Theater.
The Japan Association for the Promotion of Arts and Culture, a subsidiary of Shochiku, said it has been drawing the attention of audiences through announcements, staff reminders, and posting notices in the performance halls. In addition, due to the current closure of the National Theatre, the agency is considering producing a ** performance etiquette flyer. In addition, each theater is equipped with a mobile phone suppression device. In addition to the Japan Association for the Promotion of Arts and Culture, the four theaters directly managed by Shochiku (Kabukiza, Shimbashi Dance Hall, Minamiza, and Osaka Shochikuza) are closed, and the National Bunraku Theater and the National Noh Theater are also equipped with mobile phone suppression devices.
But the strange thing is that even on the Osaka Shochiku seat, which is equipped with a mobile phone suppression device, the ringing of the mobile phone can still be heard. The person in charge of Shochiku explained, "The increase in the frequency band of mobile phones is an ongoing process, and our devices will be adjusted accordingly. In other words, although the device has been deployed, it is not 100% guaranteed to be effective.
According to the Japan Association for the Promotion of Arts and Culture, "We will continue to implement measures to provide an environment where audiences and performers can focus on watching performances and where they can enjoy the performances to the fullest. The person in charge of Shochiku said, "The sound of mobile phones can interfere with performers and other audience members and interrupt performances. It is the theatre's responsibility to protect the performance from interruption. On this basis, he appealed to the audience: "If there is a viewer who does not know how to operate a mobile phone or encounters difficulties, please contact the staff immediately. ”
For those involved in theater performances, they often refer to "performing as a once-in-a-lifetime experience". In order to engrave this precious moment in their hearts, the audience's first task is to turn off their mobile phones during the performance. The interference of cell phone ringing is undoubtedly an act of disrespect for the concentration and respect of cultural performances.
However, the solution to the problem did not happen overnight. In the face of technological progress and people's dependence on mobile phones, the problem cannot be completely solved by the theater equipped with mobile phone suppression devices. In addition to theatrical measures, we also need to further urge the audience to consciously observe etiquette during performances and improve respect and understanding of classical performances.
In summary, the interference of mobile phone ringtones is becoming a major problem in the field of classical art performances. Although some concrete measures have been taken on the part of the theater, the problem has not yet been fully resolved. The impact of this issue on the audience's experience, and even on the performance itself, cannot be ignored. While pursuing new technology, we should also maintain respect for traditional culture, so that cultural performances can truly become a place of focus and respect.
In similar incidents in the past, we can also find some similar cases. For example, there have been problems with mobile phone ringtone interference in places such as ** meetings and theater performances. These events are a reminder that mobile phones should be used wisely, in accordance with the rules of the venue, and to create a good viewing experience for others and ourselves.
With the development of society, the choice between the convenience brought by technology and cultural tradition has become a question worth pondering. The problem of cell phone ringtones interfering with classical art performances is just one example of this isolated case. And the way to solve this problem also requires the joint efforts of all sectors of society. Only by working together can we create a more respectful and focused performance environment that will pass on cultural traditions.
How should we deal with this in the future? Is it to increase the restraint of laws and regulations, or to strengthen social education and public publicity? I hope that all those who pay attention to culture and art will think and discuss this issue together, so as to provide a better environment for our cultural performances.