Jemari Kecil: Indonesia's First Deaf Musical Gebrak Galeri Indonesia Kaya

JAKARTA - Galeri Indonesia Kaya (GIK) started 2026 with an inclusive breakthrough. Through the staging titled "Little Fingers", the Tuli Fantasy community presents the first Tuli musical theater in Indonesia which combines the talents of Tuli and hearing artists in one stage harmony.

Jemari Kecil: Finding Rhythm in Silence This 90-minute performance highlights the story of Mentari, a deaf dancer who loses her way after the death of her father. Her meeting with Awan, a music producer, becomes Mentari's turning point in reinterpreting movement and expression.

Without verbal boundaries, "Little Fingers" communicate through:

A poetic sign language.

Emotional Dance Move.

Inclusive visuals and music.

Inclusive Collaboration Behind the Screen

This performance is not just entertainment, but a tangible proof that art knows no boundaries of hearing. Renitasari Adrian, Program Director of Galeri Indonesia Kaya, stated that this collaboration is a form of art wealth that complements each other.

"We believe that art is a meeting space. The presence of Fantasi Tuli at GIK is expected to open new perspectives for audiences regarding works born from the experience of diversity," said Renitasari.

The strength of the Creative Team of Blind Fantasy

The uniqueness of "Little Fingers" lies in its production process which is equivalent to:

Director: Collaboration between Hasna Mufidah (blind artist) and Dhea Seto (hearing artist).

Script: Written by Pascal Meliala with Palka Kojansow.

Players: Involves cross-generational from ages 12 to 43.

Pascal Meliala emphasized that the main challenge is not physical limitations, but how to create entertaining stories. "With the right access and environment, everything can be done," he added.