Review: Leveling Up One’s Acting Through Song in MEISNER MUSICALS: OVERTURE
by Rakaputra Paputungan - March 11, 2026
Last year, the acting studio Act’elier conducted an 8-session offline course of acting through song. Called MEISNER MUSICALS: OVERTURE, the program was taught by Heriska Suthapa, a Designated Meisner Teacher, with a certification in Level 1 Meisner in Music Teacher. It billed itself as a way to be...
Review: ArtSwara Production’s VINTAGE SOUNDS: A Nostalgic Singalong
by Rakaputra Paputungan - February 26, 2026
The performances continued with Maera, Dipo, Bimozeno, followed by Gilang Arga, Taufan Purbo, and Iwak the Rock Fish, keeping the energy consistently dynamic. A standout moment came when Gabriel Havrianto performed a tribute song to Titiek Puspa. His vocals were powerful, and overall, the vocal qual...
Review: PINJAM DULU SERATUS: A Timely Glimpse Into The Dangers of Debt
by Rakaputra Paputungan - February 24, 2026
On December 20, 2025, Teater SOIA held their first standalone performance at Teater Kecil, Taman Ismail Marzuki. Titled PINJAM DULU SERATUS (“Lend Me A Hundred”), it’s an original play tackling online gambling and online lending services, prevalent problems in modern day Indonesia....