The Creation of Integrated Performing Arts Media for the Ramakien Storytelling

Abstract

        This research article aims to study the creative process of integrated performing arts media reflecting ethical concepts from Ramayana literature. This qualitative research and creative research studied by collect data from documents related to the research topic, observation, interviews, focus group and personal experience of the researcher. The data were analyzed and created 3 episodes of Ramakien: 1) Nonthok 2) Maiyarap battle and 3) The final battle of Ravana.

          The results showed that the process of creating integrated performing arts media by applying the concept of "Devised Theater" In which the researcher has done various activities with the actors to find new ways to create the show. This led the researcher to find ways to create performing arts media that reflected the ethical concepts from Ramayana literature to present youth audience in 3 forms. These include 1) performing arts media in the form of dramas accompanying fairy tales; 2) performing arts media in the form of Live Action, and 3) performing arts media in the form of music videos. The researcher designed the performing arts media for all 3 episodes by considering 6 factors: 1) performance style 2) atmosphere 3) style design 4) costume design and performance equipment 5) script design and accompaniment music. and 6) media production. This research collects the knowledge in creating performing arts media with new methods. There is a search for different ways of telling the story of the Ramayana. Including the integration of various media and performing arts. The research results can be used for academic purposes. and is a guideline for experimenting with creating other works in the future.