Wayang Educational Package

BOOKS

For centuries, the people of Indonesia have revered and nurtured the art of wayang kulit, the
shadow puppet theater. In 2003 the significance of this art form was recognized by UNESCO when
it declared wayang a masterpiece of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity. UNESCO has
included wayang kulit in the organization's Intangible Heritage List and its proposed action plan
calls for stronger support of puppeteers (dhalang) and increased documentation.
In support of this goal, Lontar has produced a shadow theater educational package for use by
educators at the university level to teach students the art, wisdom, and cultural knowledge found
in the wayang tradition.
There are three major performance styles of wayang kulit performed today: classic (klasik),
contemporary-interpretive (garapan), and "condensed" (padat). Over the past several years
Lontar has documented each of these performance styles twice and, from the large amount of
footage obtained, has produced six films with subtitles in Indonesian and English. Lontar has also
published six complete performance transcripts in three languagesJavanese, Indonesian and
Englishand a volume of musical notation.
The Package presents two famous wayang episodes, one with a leadership theme, Ramas Crown
(Makutharama), and one which explores the conflict between different belief systems, The Grand
Offering of the Kings (Sesaji Raja Suya).
Gamelan Scores: Gamelan Notation for Six
Wayang Kulit Performances
Musical Arrangement: Purbo Asmoro;
Musical Notation: Suraji;
Editors: Phil Acimovic, Kathryn Emerson;
2013; xxiv + 436 (460 p); 760 gr; paperback; 22.9 x 15.2 x 3 cm
ISBN: 978-602-9144-00-0.
IDR 250.000, US$ 30.00

This book contains notation for all the Javanese

gamelan music (as well as sulukan and vocal chorus
texts and melodies) presented in six wayang kulit
performances that were filmed by the Lontar
Foundation: Makutharama and Sesaji Raja Suya,
each performed in classical style, contemporary-
interpretive style, and condensed style. All gamelan
accompaniment for these performances was
arranged by renowned shadow master (dhalang),
Purbo Asmoro.
 Makutharama Ramas Crown

The world has been struck by multiple natural disasters (earthquakes, landslides, volcanic
eruptions, tsunamis), causing great suffering for the common people. Various corrupt officials are
taking advantage of the situation, and things are getting worse. Arjuna, the princely hero from the
Pandhawa family, has vowed to do something to help. He hears of a gift of inspired leadership the
gods are planning to hand down to a worthy mortalthe legendary King Ramas philosophy of
leadership from generations past. As the antagonist family of Kurawa brothers also struggles for
possession of the gods boon the story unfolds, including numerous secondary plots about
characters from the Ramayana (Wibisana, Kumbakarna, Dasamuka) who have yet to have peace
in eternity, and are still working out their destiny. Finally, Arjuna meets with an ascetic up in the
mountains, and receives the philosophy of inspired leadership which will lead to a more peaceful
future.

Dhalang: Purbo Asmoro Dhalang: Purbo Asmoro Dhalang: Purbo Asmoro

Transcription: Kathryn Emerson
2013; xii +380 (392 p); 550 gr;
paperback; 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm
ISBN 978-979-8083-98-3
IDR 225.000, US$ 27.50
English Translation: Kathryn Emerson
2013; xc + 514 (604 p); 900 gr;
paperback; 22.9 x 15.2 x 4 cm
ISBN 978-979-8083-97-6
IDR 300.000, US$ 36.00
Indonesian Translation: Sugeng Nugroho
2013; xiv + 358 (372 p); 530 gr;
paperback; 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.4 cm
ISBN 978-979-8083-99-0
IDR 225.000, US$ 27.50

This book contains the original
Javanese transcipts of Purbo
Asmoros three live
performances of Makutharama
in classical, contemporary-
interpretive, and condensed
styles.
This book contains English
translations of the three Javanese
performance transcripts found in
Makutharama (classical,
contemporary-interpretive,
condensed) and includes
extensive introductory material
and detailed appendices.
This book contains Indonesian
translations of the three Javanese
performance transcripts found in
Makutharama,in classical,
contemporary-interpretive, and
condensed styles.
 Sesaji Raja Suya The Grand Offering of the Kings
A terrifying and evil king, Jarasandha, is terrorizing the worldtaking over countries, imprisoning
just and popular kings, and ravaging havoc on communities around the world. The heroic
Pandhawa family of five brothers craft a plan together with Kresna to put on a very special
ceremony of offerings that will help forge peace in the world. Jarasandha, meanwhile, has made
his own pact with the evil forces in the underworld, to sacrifice one hundred kings in order to
secure his power. He needs three more leaders, as he has already taken control over ninety-
seven. As the three leaders Arjuna, Kresna, and Bima face off with Jarasandha in his kingdom of
Giribajra, a grand debate begins on the nature of belief, religion, and ritualsJarasandha insisting
he is in the right, and Kresna debating his every point. The story comes to a climax when the
Pandhawa actually do go through with their ceremony of offerings, and various challenges to their
own peace of mind force them to examine their own beliefs.

Dhalang: Purbo Asmoro Dhalang: Purbo Asmoro Dhalang: Purbo Asmoro

Transcription: Kathryn Emerson
2013; xiv + 340 (354 p) ; 520 gr;
paperback; 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm
ISBN 978-602-9144-01-7
IDR 225.000, US$ 27.50
English Translation: Kathryn Emerson
2013; xc + 486 (576 p); 800 gr;
paperback; 22.9 x 15.2 x 3.7 cm
ISBN 978-602-9144-00-0
IDR 300.000, US$ 36.00
Indonesian Translation: Sunardi
2013; xiv + 346 (360 p); 520 gr;
paperback; 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm
ISBN978-602-9144-02-4
IDR 225.000, US$ 27.50

This book contains the original
Javanese transcripts of Purbo
Asmoros three live
performances of Sesaji Raja Suya
in classical, contemporary-
interpretive, and condensed
styles.
This book contains English
translations of the three Javanese
performance transcripts found in
Sesaji Raja Suya (classical,
contemporary-interpretive,
condensed) and includes
extensive introductory material
and detailed appendices.
This book contains Indonesian
translations of the three Javanese
performance transcripts found in
Sesaji Raja Suya, in classical,
contemporary-interpretive, and
condensed styles.

For more information, please contact our Head of Finance and Marketing, Mrs. Tuti Zairati (Tuti) at The Lontar
Foundation: Office Address: Jl. Danau Laut Tawar A53, Pejompongan, Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia 10210 Tel: +62-21-574-
6880, Fax: +62-21-5720353, Mobile: +62-818-738-231 Email: tuti_zairati@lontar.org Website: www.lontar.org
 Wayang Educational Package
FILMS

For centuries, the people of Indonesia have reveled in the art of the shadow puppet
theater (wayang kulit or wayang). The international significance of wayang was testified to
by UNESCO when it declared the art form a masterpiece of the oral and intangible
heritage of humanity. The organizations action plan calls for the creation of inventories,
publications, and audio-visual recordings.
The Lontar Foundations audio-visual production of six wayang performances, along with
its publication of the six performance texts in Javanese, English, and Indonesian, and one
volume containing the gamelan notation of all six performances form a partial answer to
this call.
In Javanese wayang today, there are three major performance styles: classical (klasik);
contemporary-interpretive (garapan sedalu); and condensed (padat). The films of the six
performances are of two different wayang tales as performed in three different styles
each, by the renowned dhalang Purbo Asmoro. All films contain English and Indonesian
subtitles.

Makutharama Ramas Crown

Dhalang: Purbo Asmoro; English Subtitles: Kathryn Emerson;

Indonesian Subtitles: Sugeng Nugroho and Wikan Satriati; 2013
IDR 625.000, US$ 75.00

Makutharama Makutharama Makutharama

(Ramas Crown) (Ramas Crown) (Ramas Crown)
palace classical style contemporary-interpretive style condensed style
5 DVDs; duration:7 hrs 31 mins 5 DVDs; duration: 7 hrs 31 mins 1 DVDs; duration: 2 hrs 4 mins
IDR 275.000, US$ 33.00 IDR 275.000, US$ 33.00 IDR 75.000, US$ 10.00

In the classical style from the
palaces of Solo, Central Java, all
performance elementsthe
gamelan accompaniment, sung
poetry, narration, dialogue,
character development,
movement techniques, and
approach to themeare based on
a tradition codified some one-
hundred years ago or more.
Purbo Asmoro developed this new all-
night wayang structure in the late 1980s,
based on the techniques used in the
condensed style. Conventional structures
are loosened, and each story is
approached as an individual entity that
may have specific dramatic requirements
driving its shape and content. The
resulting aesthetic is radically different
from classical performances.
In this style developed among
intellectual circles in Solo in the
1970s, a wayang is condensed down
to anywhere from 30 minutes to 2
hours. Scenes are pared down to
only what is considered important in
terms of theme, message, and
character development. Traditional
conventions are secondary to
dramatic purpose.
 Sesaji Raja Suya The Grand Offering of the Kings

Dhalang: Purbo Asmoro; English Subtitles: Kathryn Emerson;

Indonesian Subtitles: Sunardi and Wikan Satriati; 2013
IDR 625.000, US$ 75.00

Sesaji Raja Suya Sesaji Raja Suya Sesaji Raja Suya

(The Grand Offering of the Kings) (The Grand Offering of the Kings) (The Grand Offering of the Kings)
village classical style contemporary-interpretive style condensed style
5 CDs; duration:7 hrs 9 mins 4CDs; duration: 6 hrs 40 mins 1 CD; duration: 1 hr59 mins
IDR 275.000, US$ 33.00 IDR 275.000, US$ 33.00 IDR 75.000, US$ 10.00

In the classical style of the villages,
particularly Klaten, Central Java,
dhalang use much of the same
traditional structure represented in
the palace classical style. However, in
places there are different choices of
gamelan accompaniment, sung
poetry, dialogue patterns, narration,
and dramatic pacing, leading to a
slightly different aesthetic.
Purbo Asmoro developed this new
all-night wayang structure in the late
1980s, based on the techniques used
in the condensed style. Conventional
structures are loosened, and each
story is approached as an individual
entity that may have specific
dramatic requirements driving its
shape and content. The resulting
aesthetic is radically different from
classical performances.
In this style developed among
intellectual circles in Solo in the
1970s, a wayang is condensed down
to anywhere from 30 minutes to 2
hours. Scenes are pared down to only
what is considered important in terms
of theme, message, and character
development. Traditional conventions
are secondary to dramatic purpose.

For more information, please contact our Head of Finance and Marketing, Mrs. Tuti Zairati (Tuti) at The Lontar Foundation:
Office Address: Jl. Danau Laut Tawar A53, Pejompongan, Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia 10210 Tel: +62-21-574-6880, Fax: +62-21-
5720353, Mobile: +62-818-738-231 Email: tuti_zairati@lontar.org Website: www.lontar.org