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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 means sandiwara means "to pretend" or "to act". However, the term is often specifically used to describe a genre of traditional drama of West Java. A more specific type of sandiwara which is performed in Sundanese and presenting Sundanese themes, folklores and stories, is called Sandiwara Sunda. It is quite similar to Javanese Ketoprak or Wayang orang.
Form
The sandiwara play is accompanied with traditional gamelan degung orchestra, modern electric organ and guitar, to recorded music. Sometimes traditional Tembang Sunda and Jaipongan dance interlude are included between the play. The play is usually presented in Sundanese, Indonesian or Cirebon dialect. The thriving local sandiwara troupes can be found in the town of Indramayu, West Java, where it is a popular form of traditional entertainment. One of the notable sandiwara troupe is Miss Tjitjih that was established in Batavia, Dutch East Indies in 1928.
Theme
Unlike the European-influenced toneel that often adapting Western themes and adaptation of foreign plays, sandiwara is mostly derived from local sources; including folklores such as "Sangkuriang" and "Lutung Kasarung", epic kingdom stories such as "King Siliwangi of Pajajaran", to popular local horror stories and urban legends such as "Si Manis Jembatan Ancol" to "Beranak dalam Kubur" retelling the legend of demonic female spirit Kuntilanak.
Today, this traditional drama has become less and less popular. Many sandiwara troupes are struggling to survive, including the once famous Sandiwara Miss Tjitjih.
References
- "Sandiwara Miss Tjitjih" (in Indonesian). Jakarta.go.id. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
- "Miss Tjitjih theater group fights for survival". The Jakarta Post. 12 February 2008. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
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