Fluent Lakon Features For Art Connoisseurs At The Beginning Of 2025

JAKARTA - In the midst of the proliferation of digital entertainment and technology that continues to grow, watching the theater remains part of a lifestyle full of meaning. Watching theaters is now attracting attention again, especially among art lovers who miss an authentic, interactive, and emotional entertainment experience.

Not just entertainment, theater offers a deep reflection space through the performance of touching, relevant, and often inspiring stories.

This uniqueness initiated by the Popular Theater with AP Production and Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation will present a play titled DIG DUG DAG directed by Slamet Rahardjo and written by Putu Wijaya.

As one of the theater groups that play an important role in the development of Indonesian performing arts, the Popular Theater continues to present works that are not only entertaining, but also trigger deep reflection.

Slamet Rahardjo revealed, the DIG DIG DAG play is a work designed to describe the complexity of life through a meaningful narrative.

This play is not just entertainment. It is a reflection of anxiety and hope that is packaged with a strong structured story. Each scene is arranged in detail to revive the emotions of the audience," he said.

This play is about Chaerul Umam, a student who is known to be intelligent and charismatic, who suddenly became the center of attention after being killed in a hit-and-run incident.

The death of Chaerul Umam sparked various speculations, with the alleged accident not an ordinary event, but a planned one. This story not only raises the theme of mystery, but also touches relevant social issues.

This performance involved a number of well-known actors, such as Niniek L. Karim, Donny Damara, Reza Rahadian, Kiki Narendra, and Jose Rizal.

Produced by Paquita Widjaja and Samuel Wattimena, and supported by experienced creative teams, this play is expected to provide an unforgettable experience for its audience.

One of the cast, Reza Rahadian, stated that his involvement in the DIG DUG DAG was a valuable experience.

"Putu Wijaya's fate offers a story depth full of emotion and relevance. I feel honored to be a part of this performance and hope that the story can inspire the audience," he said.

DIG DIG DAG plays are not only an opportunity for spectators to enjoy acting, but also open up space for reflection about life and inter-individual relationships.

With this performance, the Popular Theater continues to show its commitment to preserving traditional performing arts as well as presenting works relevant to contemporary issues.

For art and cultural lovers, this performance is an opportunity to explore inspiring literary and theater works. This performance is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 25, and Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 19.00 WIB, at the Salihara Theater, Jakarta.