Ludruk

Ludruk
Ludrukperformance
Types	Theatre
Originating culture	Indonesia

Ludrukis one of the theatrical genres inEast Java.It is a form of traditional performance presented by a troupe of actors (or comedians) on a stage, re-telling the life stories of everyday people and their struggles. Its origin is unclear, but it is believed to be dated as far back as the 13th century.

The dialogue or monologue inludrukis mostly comedic. The actors would almost always use theSurabayadialectofJavanese language,although sometimes there can be occasional guest stars from other areas, such asJombang,Malang,Madura,andMadiun,each of whom would use their own dialect. Despite the fact that many different dialects are employed in one performance, as a whole,ludrukis a simple and straightforward comedy, making ludruk easily understood by everyone. It is occasionally interspersed with jokes and accompanied bygamelanto form amusicalperformance.

A typicalludrukperformance begins with a performance ofRemodance and followed by a portrayalPak Sakera,a legendary 19th centuryMaduresehero.

Ludrukdiffers fromketoprakfromCentral Java,in that the plot inketoprakis often drawn fromJavanesehistory and legends. Both genres focus on delivering a particular moral message, butludruktells stories about everyday life, and mostly that of the underprivileged. It is a popular form of entertainment for the working-class audience.

See also

• Ketoprak
• Wayang

External links

• Soft Minded Men