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| '''''Sandiwara''''' (] term for: "]") is a genre of traditional theatrical drama of ]. In general, it refer to any kinds of drama or theatrical performances, and literally ''sandiwara'' means "to pretend" or "to act". However, the term is often |
'''''Sandiwara''''' (] term for: "]") is a genre of traditional theatrical drama of ]. In general, it refer to any kinds of drama or theatrical performances, and literally ''sandiwara'' means "to pretend" or "to act". However, the term is often used to describe a genre of traditional drama of ]. '''''Sandiwara Sunda '''''is a type of ''sandiwara'' performed in ] and presenting ] themes, folklores and stories. It is quite similar to Javanese '']'' or '']''. | ||
| ⚫ | Today, this traditional drama has become less popular. Many ''sandiwara'' troupes are struggling to survive, including the once famous ''Sandiwara Miss Tjitjih''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Miss Tjitjih theater group fights for survival |newspaper=The Jakarta Post| url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2008/02/12/miss-tjitjih-theater-group-fights-survival.html|date=12 February 2008 |accessdate=23 October 2014}}</ref> | ||
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| ⚫ | ''Sandiwara'' might be accompanied with a live traditional ] '']'' orchestra, modern electric organ and guitar, or recorded music. Sometimes traditional '']'' and '']'' dance interludes are included during the play. The play is usually presented in Sundanese, ] or ] ]. Some thriving local ''sandiwara'' troupes can be found in the town of ], West Java, where it is a popular form of traditional entertainment. A notable ''sandiwara'' troupe is Miss Tjitjih, established in Batavia, ] back in 1928.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sandiwara Miss Tjitjih |publisher=Jakarta.go.id | url=http://www.jakarta.go.id/web/encyclopedia/detail/1410/Kelompok-Sandiwara-Miss-Tjitjih| language=Indonesian |accessdate=23 October 2014}}</ref> | ||
| ==Theme== | ==Theme== | ||
| Unlike the European-influenced '']'' that often |
Unlike the European-influenced '']'' that often adapt Western themes and adaptation of foreign plays, ''sandiwara'' is mostly derived from local sources; including folklore such as "]" and "]", epic stories such as "King ] of ]", to local horror stories and urban legends such as "Si Manis Jembatan Ancol" to "Beranak dalam Kubur" retelling the legend of demonic female spirit ]. | ||
| ⚫ | Today, this traditional drama has become less popular. Many ''sandiwara'' troupes are struggling to survive, including the once famous ''Sandiwara Miss Tjitjih''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Miss Tjitjih theater group fights for survival |newspaper=The Jakarta Post| url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2008/02/12/miss-tjitjih-theater-group-fights-survival.html|date=12 February 2008 |accessdate=23 October 2014}}</ref> | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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Sandiwara (Indonesian term for: "drama") is a genre of traditional theatrical drama of Indonesia. In general, it refer to any kinds of drama or theatrical performances, and literally sandiwara means "to pretend" or "to act". However, the term is often used to describe a genre of traditional drama of West Java. Sandiwara Sunda is a type of sandiwara performed in Sundanese and presenting Sundanese themes, folklores and stories. It is quite similar to Javanese ketoprak or wayang orang.
Today, this traditional drama has become less popular. Many sandiwara troupes are struggling to survive, including the once famous Sandiwara Miss Tjitjih.
Form
Sandiwara might be accompanied with a live traditional gamelan degung orchestra, modern electric organ and guitar, or recorded music. Sometimes traditional tembang Sunda and jaipongan dance interludes are included during the play. The play is usually presented in Sundanese, Indonesian or Cirebon dialect. Some thriving local sandiwara troupes can be found in the town of Indramayu, West Java, where it is a popular form of traditional entertainment. A notable sandiwara troupe is Miss Tjitjih, established in Batavia, Dutch East Indies back in 1928.
Theme
Unlike the European-influenced toneel that often adapt Western themes and adaptation of foreign plays, sandiwara is mostly derived from local sources; including folklore such as "Sangkuriang" and "Lutung Kasarung", epic stories such as "King Siliwangi of Pajajaran", to local horror stories and urban legends such as "Si Manis Jembatan Ancol" to "Beranak dalam Kubur" retelling the legend of demonic female spirit Kuntilanak.
References
- "Miss Tjitjih theater group fights for survival". The Jakarta Post. 12 February 2008. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
- "Sandiwara Miss Tjitjih" (in Indonesian). Jakarta.go.id. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
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