Diagram of stage arrangement in the Nō, showing also the position of the audience.
On the stage the chorus is represented by crosses, the leader of the chorus marked
.
The numbers I and II represent the positions during most of the action of the leading actors.
I represents the shite.
II represents the waki.
The encircled numbers show the positions of the musicians, who are stationary during the piece.
- 1. The taiko player.
- 2. The otsuzumi player.
- 3. The kotsuzumi player.
- 4. The fue player.
The squares at the front of the stage represent the two pillars supporting its roof.