1 March 20142.30pm / 7.30 pm

School of the Arts (SOTA) Drama Theatre

Producer’s Foreword

Our journey has come to its climax, and what a journey it has been. It all started back in May 2013 when we brainstormed on how

we want the next ICN to be. There was a time when we think that it is impossible to do it on March 2014, and I was so wrong.

Joshua hendinata

Producer

This year’s IndonesIan CulTural nIghT celebrates the history of Indonesia with the goal to remind us about the richness and diversity of Indonesian culture. Through the beautiful fusion of music, dance, act, and stage designs, we hope that you can enjoy and appreciate the enchanting beauty of Indonesia.

We have been working hard ever since. My gratitude goes to Pasha, Ivan, and Farhan, my solid companions during good and hard times, and of course Freddy and Jason, who kick-started all the story and music writing which leads up to this day. From the fun and joy of organizing the musical to the hard times of finding sponsors and outing time, I believe all of us have learnt something worthy to be passed on along the process. To all the performers and committees, I personally thank you for your hard work and dedication.

All the sweat and hard work of those who involved would not be complete without the support of Nanyang Technological University, the NTU Students’ Union, Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Singapore, our corporate partners and of course, you, esteemed audience. Being constantly challenged to strive for perfection, we extract only the best to present you this musical.

Now without further ado, experience the stage of ANgkARA: A MUSICAl.

Forewords

A very good evening to all audiences, I would like to welcome you to ANgkARA: A MUSICAl.

This year, INDONESIAN CUlTURAl NIghT proudly presents to you a story about ken Arok. Written from an old Javanese manuscript, Pararaton, ken Arok was the founder of Singhasari kingdom. Tonight, ANgkARA: A MUSICAl will bring this character back to life and be presented with a modern take in a musical.

Ancient Javanese period will be brought back to the stage through our spectacular sets and costumes. Mixture of Indonesian traditional and modern arts will be performed by our actors, dancers, musicians and choirs to ensure you have the best experience in ANgkARA: A MUSICAl.

PashaLaksamanaPutRaArtistic director

In this opportunity, I would like to extend my regards to the people who have strived very hard to make ICN 2014 happen. My deepest gratitude goes to Joshua, Farhan, and Ivan, for pioneering the new concept of ICN history; scriptwriters, for writing such amazing story and lyrics; play directors, for training our casts to perform today; dance director and choreographers, for creating the enchanting dances; music directors, for composing 20 amazing music pieces; set designers, for creating an almost-impossible set within our constraint; wardrobe designers, for designing and creating all costumes and hand-made ancient jewelleries. You guys are all amazing.

For all performers and backstage crews, I would like to give you my gratitude for all your passion and hard-work until now. Today, 7 months after our togetherness as an ICN family, the stage is all yours. It’s time for you to shine.

I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to Technical Team and External Affairs Team, for working very hard to support this musical to happen.

last but not least, to all audiences, thank you for your support and please enjoy ANgkARA: A MUSICAl.

Forewords

This all started way before I joined ICN. It all started back when I was a little kid watching Disney’s Aladdin all the way till when I watched The Phantom of the Opera in awe last year. I have always believed that the musical theatre is a magical place. I believe that the magic lies in the heart of the show - how the show makes you feel.

“ANgkARA” is, among many things, a story about transformation. As the show progresses, I hope that the show not only transforms the characters but also you, the audience. So whoever you are – a little kid humming “A Whole New World” or a true blue “Phan” – I sincerely wish that after the curtains close, you will leave the theatre feeling this magic in your heart.

FReddYscriptwriter

I have always harbored deep interest in Indonesian history and culture. Joining ICN has allowed me to express that lifelong interest on the stage of a musical theatre.

“ANgkARA, A MUSICAl” is not only about the retelling of the tale of ken Arok, whom most Indonesians know as a commoner who became the king of Java through intrigues and murders. It is also about fleshing out the distant mythical names in history textbooks into characters who breathe, think, feel and interact with you, the audience. I wish that, during the show, in addition to experiencing the staggering series of events that once happened in 13th century Java, you would also gain better appreciation of Indonesian culture and history long after the curtain closes.

JasonLimanJaYa

scriptwriter

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ANgkARA, A MUSICAl is a fresh interpretation of a well-known tale in Indonesian history and a story about the complexities of human nature. Set in the 13th century Java, this musical will dissect the intricacies and relationships between various personalities, through the display of Indonesian culture.

Angkara centers on the life of Ken arok, a young thug determined to be more than just a feather in the air. Under the tutelage of an ascetic named lohgawe, Arok pursues his dream to become the reformer of his society and his love of a lifetime, Ken dedes, the beautiful wife of his superior, local chieftain Tunggul ametung. his thirst for power involves those around him, including an esteemed keris bladesmith, Mpu gandring, his best friend and fellow guard, Kebo Ijo, and kebo Ijo’s wife, sasmi.

Unfortunately, as Arok rises to become a great leader for his people, he sows the seeds of hatred and vengeance among those closest to him, particularly his crown prince anusapati, who is always in the company of a palace maid, Mahisa dewi, and a former advisor, Ki Pengalasan.

The musical chronicles Arok’s triumphs and regrets in his journey to ultimately discover what is truly important in his life.

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CastensemBLe

kEN DEDES kEN AROk

dinaR suRaJa onG

as Ken Arok

FeLiCiaGanaRdi

as Ken dedes

cAsT

cAsT

aRLiandosetiadi

ReVintasutandi

CaLVintanudJaJa

nixiesaPPhiRaLesmana

kEBO IJO & SASMI

ANUSAPATI & MAhISA DEWI

cAsT

as Kebo Ijo

as sasmi

as Anusapati

as Mahisa dewi

aRGa RohsahRiJaLsaRaGih

keVinsantoso

aLVintandias

aLBeRiansaeFuLLah

lOhgAWE & MPU gANDRINg

TUNggUl AMETUNg &kI PENgAlASAN

as Lohgawe

as Mpu Gandring

as Tunggul Ametung

as Ki Pengalasan

ProGrAMMe

SCENE 1 - PROLOGUE

danCe ITeM“The Beginning”

choreography by : ICN Choreographers

overTurePart 1Music by Jason limanjaya

Part 2Music by James Andrew

Part 3Based on Indonesian Folk SongsArranged by Jason limanjaya Renata krisno

FeaTher In The aIr- Ken ArokMusic by Jason limanjayalyrics by Freddy

SCENE 2 – THE CALL

The reForMer- Lohgawe, Ken ArokMusic by Jason limanjayalyrics by Freddy Jason limanjaya

SCENE 3 – THE PARTY

danCe ITeM“Tribute to the great”

choreography by : karina and Ifah

glory oF TuMaPelMusic by I Musicisti Quadratini

agaIn, Mas- SasmiMusic by Jason limanjaya Renata krisnolyrics by Jason limanjaya Vannya Anjani

SCENE 4 – THE PROMISE

ParaMITa- Ken Dedes, Tunggul AmetungMusic by Jason limanjayalyrics by Freddy

love oF a lIFeTIMe- Ken Arok, Ken DedesMusic by Jason limanjayalyrics by Freddy

ACT 1

SCENE 5 – THE WEAPON

sTand young Man/ePIPhany- Lohgawe, Ken ArokMusic by Jason limanjayalyrics by Freddy

gandrIng- Mpu GandringMusic by Jason limanjayalyrics by Freddy

SCENE 6 – THE PEOPLE

SCENE 7 – THE MURDER

The Murder- Ken Arok, Ken Dedes,

Tunggul AmetungMusic by Jason limanjayalyrics by Freddy

SCENE 8 - THE EXECUTION

The exeCuTIon- Ken Arok, Ken Dedes, Lohgawe,

Choir Music by Jason limanjayalyrics by Freddy Jason limanjaya

INTERMISSION

danCe ITeM“The uprising”choreography by :

Chris

ThInK oF us- Choir (Airyn, There, Joshua, Andreas)Music by Jason limanjayalyrics by Freddy Vannya Anjani Renata krisno Jason limanjaya

ProGrAMMe

SCENE 9 – THE CELEBRATION

danCe ITeM“dance of the royal Blood”

choreography by : Nathaniel and karina

glory oF TuMaPel (rePrIse)- Choir (Airyn, There, Joshua, Andreas)Music by Jason limanjayalyrics by Freddy

SCENE 10 – THE PRINCE

IF only- Mahisa DewiMusic by Renata krisno Jason limanjayalyrics by Freddy

Crown PrInCe oF rejeCT- AnusapatiMusic by Jason limanjayalyrics by Freddy

SCENE 11 – THE QUARREL

danCe ITeM“detached”

choreography by : grandy and Nivia Soetrisno

all I Know- Ken Arok, Ken DedesMusic by Jason limanjayalyrics by Freddy

SCENE 12 – THE SCHEME

Crown PrInCe oF rejeCT (rePrIse)- Anusapati, Mahisa Dewi,

Ki PengalasanMusic by Jason limanjayalyrics by Freddy Jason limanjaya

ACT 2

SCENE 13 – THE CONFESSION

lIghT In The darK- Lohgawe, Ken ArokMusic by Jason limanjayalyrics by Freddy

SCENE 14 – THE RETRIBUTION

FInale- Ken Arok, Ken Dedes, Anusapati, Ki Pengalasan,

Mahisa DewiMusic by Jason limanjayalyrics by Freddy Jason limanjaya

SCENE 15 – THE CONCLUSION

FeaTher In The aIr (rePrIse)- Cast Ensemble & ChoirMusic by Jason limanjayalyrics by Freddy

PeoPLe Behind the sCene

MAIN coMMITTee

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ProducerJoshua hendinata

Artistic DirectorPasha laksamana Putra

Financial ControllerIvan Wangsa

Technical DirectorFarhan Nur kholid

ScriptwritersFreddy

Jason limanjaya

Dance DirectorNathaniel

Music DirectorsJason limanjaya

Renata krisno

1. Top Management (from left to right): Pasha, Ivan, Joshua, Farhan 2. Scriptwriter | 3. Dance Director | 4. Music Director 5. Business and Finance

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Play DirectorsDillon AmadeoWilliam Surya Wijaya

Stage Manager (head) Christiandy Franciscus

Make-up & Wardrobe (head)Vannya Anjani

Set & Props Designers (head)Adrian PrayogaIgnatia Devy Dwiastuti

Logistics & Welfare (head)Jonathan lie

Raymond Tanadi

Business & Finance (head)Melinda Sutiknohans Patera IrawanRevin Tanri

Publicity & Documentation (head)

louis kartasonhanna Christina Sondakh

6. Play Director | 7. Stage Manager | 8. Make-up & Wardrobe9. Set & Props Designers | 10. Publicity & Documentation 11. logistics & Welfare

Chris, Nathaniel, grandyIfah, karina

Back Row:Nathaniel (head), Albert, Agung, Stefan, Andri S., Wesley, Andika, Marco

Middle Row:Natasha, Yulin, Dila, Cindy, Rita, Benedita, karina, Aurelia, Shienny, Ifah

Front Row:Chris, Chiko, Ezra, Robin, grandy

ChOREOgRAPhERS

PerForMers

DANCERS

Left to Right:Joshua C., Arwin, Johan C., Andreas, Jadug, Jason (head), Renata (head), Airyn, Vita, Theresia, Ifah

Left to Right:Iryanto, Aldi, Rini, kevin J., Renata (head), Jason (head), Ellensi, gautama, ghifari, James

MUSICIANS

ChOIR

ArTIsTIc TeAM

SET & PROPSDESIgNERS

Back Row: Mario, hagi, Antoni,Jeremia,Dhanu

Middle Row:Ixara, Dharma,Devy (head),Steven

Centre:gigi (head)

Front Row:Talia, Bella

Back Row: James k.,MaxiBenny

Front Row:Stephanie,gladys,Melissa,Vannya (head),Jocelyn,Fefe

MAkE-UPWARDROBE

(Left to Right)Sound Effect Designer: Matthew

Stage Managers:Christiandy (head),Felicia,Nathasya

Back Row (standing): Andri lauw,Robby,Martin Y.,Richsen,Channing,Christian Y.,Jose

Middle Row(seating):kevin h.,Stener lie

Front Row:Jonathan (head),Rachel,Alice,Raymond (head)

STAgE MANAgERS

lOgISTICS &WElFARE

TecHNIcAL TeAM

eXTerNAL AFFAIrs

Back Row: hans (head), Edwin, Elmo, Revin (head), Billy, lisan, Junaidy

Front Row:Wenny, Quincy, Theodora k.,Felicia Martina, Melinda (head)

Not in photo:Selwyn

Left to Right:Forlando,Nicholas laij,hanna (head),Andy l.,Sebastian k.

Left to Right:David O.,Nikolas k.,liniki,louis (head), Aristo,Joshua Aristo

BUSINESS& FINANCE

DOCUMENTATION

PUBlICITY & PUBlICATION

AcKNowLedGeMeNT

INDONESIAN CUlTURAl NIghT 2014 would like to thank the following parties for their help and support throughout the production of ANgkARA: A MUSICAl:

- to his excellency Mr andri hadi and staffs of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Singapore

- to assoc Prof lok Tat seng and Mrs Kelly Fan shu Fen, Student Affairs Office, Nanyang Technological University

- to 23rd Nanyang Technological University Students’ Union (nTusu) Executive Committee

- to the whole staff of school of the arts, singapore

- to our advisors, Mr surya adhiwirawan Mr daniel Kevin Kristian Ms nivia soetrisno

- to our vocal coach, Mr damien errol jonathans

- to our lighting designer, Mr alberta wileo

- to nTu CaC jazz and Blues Club

- to the whole Indonesian Cultural night Family

- and to our distinguished audiences

- to Pasha laksamana Putra’s Family- to Mr johnny Tanoto and Mrs liu hao yi- to Mr andrew gunawan- to Mr Budi Irawan and Mrs naniek vimalamurti- to Mr josephus hadi and Mrs erviany- to Mr Tommy setiadi and Mrs. wahjuni hartono- to Mrs Tjuriahwati engah widjaja- to Mr susetijo selobudiono- to Mrs yennel s. suzia- to Mr salim Banjar

SPECIAl MENTIONS

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sPonsored By

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