Rakugo is a traditional Japanese form of comedic storytelling where a single seated performer uses voice, expression, and minimal props to portray an entire cast of characters in a narrative.

RAKUGO Club at Berkeley

By Culture·Theatre

RAKUGO Club at Berkeley is an undergraduate and graduate student organization focused on rakugo, the traditional Japanese art of comedic storytelling. Members likely practice and perform solo narrative performances — a centuries-old form where a single seated performer voices multiple characters.

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