Theater Arts

• What does "Wayang Kulit" mean?

  It means either "theater" or a kind of "puppet theater."
• What type of performance is Wayang Kulit?

  It is a traditional shadow puppet theater.
• What does the word "Wayang" mean?

  It means "theater."
• What accompanies Wayang Kulit performances?

  It is accompanied by the Gamelan.
• Where does the performance of Wayang Kulit take place?

  It plays behind the curtain.
• Who is the main puppeteer in Wayang Kulit?

  "Dalang" is the main puppeteer.
• What qualities does a "Dalang" possess?


  The Dalang is creative, humorous, and adaptable.
• What does the Dalang do during the performance?

  The Dalang voices all characters, using different voices for each.
• How is the hero Arjuna represented in Wayang Kulit?

  Arjuna is represented by a clear voice, speaking in a single tone.
• What is "Potehi"?

  "Potehi" is a type of Chinese opera performed using glove puppets.
• How tall are the glove puppets used in Potehi?

  They are no more than a foot tall.
• Why were Potehi puppets often used in temples?

  They often replaced live troupes for temples that couldn’t afford them.
• What types of stories do Potehi performances show?

  They show stories of folklore and historical events.
• What is "Mua Roi Nuoc"?

  Mua Roi Nuoc is a type of water puppetry.
• Where is Mua Roi Nuoc performed?

  It is performed in a chest-deep pool of water.
• How do puppeteers operate the puppets in Mua Roi Nuoc?

  Puppeteers hide behind a screen, using sticks and underwater strings to move the puppets.
• What are the main types of puppetry discussed in the study material?

  • Wayang Kulit (Shadow Puppetry)
  • Potehi (Glove Puppetry)
  • Mua Roi Nuoc (Water Puppetry)
• What are the key characteristics of each type of puppetry mentioned?

  • Wayang Kulit:
  • Traditional shadow puppet theater
  • Accompanied by Gamelan
  • Dalang as main puppeteer
  • Potehi:
  • Chinese opera with glove puppets
  • Stories of folklore and history
  • Mua Roi Nuoc:
  • Performed in water
  • Puppeteers use sticks and strings