in the kabuki theater characters will often hold a characteristic pose for what purpose
Kabuki Important elements of kabuki include the mie (見得), in which the actor holds a picturesque pose to establish his character.[32] At this point his house name (yagō, 屋号) is sometimes heard in loud shout (kakegoe, 掛け声) from an expert audience member, serving both to express and enhance the audience's appreciation of the actor's achievement. An even greater compliment can be paid by shouting the name of the actor's father.