Introduction. Korean yeonhui: concept and scope / Suh Yon-ho -- Chapter 1. Korean yeonhui history / Jeong Hyeong-ho -- Chapter 2. Traditional play troupe types and activities / Son Tae-do -- Chapter 3. The history and types of Korean mask dramas / Jeon Kyung-wook -- Chapter 4. The tradition of village pungmulgut and the artistic synthesis of professional entertainment troupes / Song Ki-tae -- Chaper 5. Shamanism and its performing arts / Lee Yong-shik -- Chapter 6. Protection and transmission of Korean folk theatre / Cedar Bough T. Saeji -- Contributors