Seni pertunjukan dan pandemi
The performing arts and the pandemic
In this edition our contributors detail the devastating impact of the pandemic on Indonesia's performing arts sector, but also the spirit of resilience driving these artists on
The show must go on
In the midst of the pandemic, Bali’s musicians have harnessed their reserves of creativity, humour and resilience
The show must go on
Di tengah pandemic, musisi bali telah memanfaatkan cadangan kreativitas, humor dan kekuatan mereka
Wayangan dalam bayang-bayang COVID-19
Seniman dan penonton pertunjukan wayang kulit purwa di Jakarta beradaptasi menghadapi kesulitan di tengah pandemi COVID-19
Puppetry in the shadow of COVID-19
Javanese shadow puppet performance artists and audiences in Jakarta adapt to the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic
‘We take care of our own’
COVID-19 has amplified existing societal fissures and exposed the alarming fragility of the lives of Indonesian transwomen who work as drag performers
Essay: Don’t forget to wash up
Locked out of live theatre, Dina spent time pondering the meaning of physical space, enjoying rest time and helping others stay safe
Esei: Jangan lupa cuci piring
Terkunci dari teater langsung, Dina menghabiskan waktu merenungkan arti ruang fisik, menikmati waktu istirahat, dan membantu orang lain tetap aman
Menjaga praktik pertunjukan langsung
Pembatasan sosial telah mendorong tanggapan kreatif dan inovatif dari dalam industri teater
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