Viewing pillar. The downstage right support pillar for the roof of the nō stage. This pillar helps orient the masked performer whose vision is highly restricted. The area next to it is known as the “corner” (sumi).
Viewing pillar. The downstage right support pillar for the roof of the nō stage. This pillar helps orient the masked performer whose vision is highly restricted. The area next to it is known as the “corner” (sumi).