<![CDATA[This study aims to describe the performance of writing drama scripts based on Bengkulu folklore among Grade XI students at SMAN 3 Bengkulu Tengah. This study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. The research subjects were 32 students of Grade XI.8. The data sources included students’ drama scripts, non-participant observation results, and documentation. Data were collected through observation and documentation, while data analysis employed an interactive model consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. The findings indicate that the students’ creative process developed through the stages of understanding the stimulus, developing ideas, and composing drama scripts. The use of Bengkulu folklore as a stimulus encouraged students’ engagement and creativity in transforming stories into dramatic dialogue. The performance analysis showed that the aspects of content and transformation, drama text structure, and intrinsic elements were generally well demonstrated. However, the aspects of language conventions and writing mechanics remained limited, particularly in the use of dialogue format, stage directions, capitalization, punctuation, and consistency in writing. Overall, the students demonstrated the ability to develop ideas and transform folklore into drama scripts, although this ability was not fully accompanied by mastery of the technical aspects of writing. These findings imply the need for drama-writing instruction that provides balanced attention to creative development, structural understanding, and mastery of language conventions and writing mechanics. Thus, Bengkulu folklore can be utilized as a contextual stimulus to support students’ creative processes while strengthening drama-writing instruction.]]>
