Suzuki's approach

Suzuki is a Japanese actor, playwright and philosopher who adapted several western dramas into the traditional Japanese Noh and Kabuki styles of theater. Suzuki placed emphasis on strengthening the body and in the message contained within movement. This concept, which he derived from his training in Noh and Kabuki, is clear in his use of jugs under his stages that amplify the effect of the actor's movements. Other than his signature use of body to convey emotion and kata, Suzuki also believed in creating tension in his scenes but never releasing the tension. This technique is designed to leave the audience without a sense of closure and thus, a persistent afterimage of the performance. Like in Kabuki and Noh, Suzuki's plays have emphasis on being grounded, a concept largely derived from Daoist principles.