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Teater Koma's Dramaturgical Strategy in Delivering Social Criticism of the New Order Era Mawardi, Taufik; Jufry, Fara Dayana Mohd
Global Journal of Social Learning Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Global Journal of Social Learning
Publisher : Gema Cendekia Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.71094/gjsl.v1i2.102

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This study examines the dramaturgical strategies employed by Teater Koma to convey social criticism during the New Order era, a period marked by stringent political censorship that constrained artistic expression. Focusing on a case study of the 1985 performance of Opera Kecoa, this research analyzes how dramaturgical components such as the script, characterization, symbolism, and satirical humor are strategically utilized to articulate social and political injustices. Employing a qualitative methodology, the study draws upon text analysis and performance documentation to explore these elements in depth. The findings reveal that Teater Koma creatively circumvented censorship through the use of symbolic language, allegorical storytelling, and nuanced narrative structures, enabling the theater to raise public awareness without directly contravening the political restrictions of the time. This dramaturgical approach functioned not only as an artistic expression but also as a subtle form of resistance against authoritarian suppression. The study underscores the critical role of theater as a medium for socially engaged discourse and political critique within repressive regimes.
Revitalisasi Cerita Rakyat dan Tradisi Sasak melalui Teater Komunitas: Studi Kasus Kampoeng Baca Pelangi Waluyan, Roby Mandalika; Mawardi, Taufik; Nahdlatuzzainiyah, Nahdlatuzzainiyah; Hardi, Rahmat Sulhan; Renda, Rapi
Jurnal Ilmiah Telaah Vol 11, No 1: January 2026
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31764/telaah.v11i1.37227

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This study analyzes the role of Kampoeng Baca Pelangi (KBP) in Merce Timur Hamlet, Selat Village, Narmada District, West Lombok as a community literacy platform that develops theatrical performance arts based on Sasak folklore and traditions. As a non-formal learning space that began as a community literacy movement, KBP has developed into a creative center that facilitates children and youth to learn, adapt, and re-perform local stories such as the legends of Princess Cilinaya, Princess Mandalika, Peraq Api, and various other Lombok cultural narratives. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study design, through in-depth interviews, observations of the rehearsal and performance process, and a review of community documentation and local media publications. The results show that KBP plays a role in: (1) strengthening the cultural identity of the younger generation through the integration of literacy with traditional theater practices; (2) creating a collaborative space between communities, educators, and higher education institutions; and (3) presenting a community-based cultural revitalization model that is adaptive to local needs. The findings also indicate major challenges in the form of limited resources, regeneration, and minimal sustainable promotional support. Overall, this study confirms that the synergy between literacy, education, and performing arts is an effective strategy in revitalizing Sasak culture at the community level, while also providing a basis for developing policies and programs to strengthen local culture in West Lombok.