Rakaputra Paputungan is an Indonesia-based writer and theater journalist. He's been involved in community productions of West Side Story (JPAC, 2017), Dreamgirls (JPAC, 2018), Beyond Therapy (Jakarta Players, 2018), Journey Through Time 2 (Jaksical, 2018), Midnight in Broadway (Bandung Musical, 2018), Blackbird (JPAC, 2018), Longing for Love (Jakarta Players, 2019), and Company (JPAC, 2019).
Production roles he's assumed include media crew, head of house and ticketing, stage manager, actor, and co-producer.
The theatrical performance 'Suara Areta' was succesfully held at Gripa Studio, South Jakarta, on Thursday, May 2, 2024. The performance, a culmination of the final project (non-thesis) by three students of Communication Science with a concentration in Performing Arts Communication from LSPR Jakarta, captivated and inspired the audience by addressing the impact experienced by survivors of sexual violence.
Visinema Studios and www.indonesiakaya.com are collaborating with Teater Musikal Nusantara (TEMAN) to bring the beloved Indonesian family story, 'Keluarga Cemara,' to the stage as a musical. The musical promises to turn the heartwarming and laughter-filled story of Abah, Emak, Euis, and Ara into a spectacular stage show.
Through a press release, Areta Project announces 'Suara Areta,' a theater production addressing the issue of sexual violence impact through captivating narratives, with a focus on the role of family in handling such cases. This intimate theater experience will take place on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 18:30, at Gripa Studio, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta.
On April 23rd 2024, Yayasan Kanker Indonesia (Indonesian Cancer Foundation) produced the original musical Musikal Masih Ada (Still Remains the Musical), in collaboration with Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakpro, and new performing arts company Adpro. The musical ran for two shows at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Jakarta.
The training program Camp Broadway Indonesia (licensee of New York-based Camp Broadway) will send five students to perform at The New York Pops Birthday Gala, following their debut in 2023. The five chosen youth performers will go on the prestigious Carnegie Hall stage on April 29 to perform with Broadway stars as part of the international Camp Broadway Ensemble, honoring music icon Clive Davis.
As part of their 10th anniversary celebration, Ciputra Artpreneur is bringing One Piece Music Symphony - 25th Anniversary World Tour to Indonesia.
What did our critic think of MUSIKAL MEGA MEGA at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta? On February 24th and 25th, Teater Keliling celebrated their 50th anniversary by putting on a production of Musikal Mega Mega at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta. The show is based on the non-musical play Mega-Mega by writer and director Arifin C. Noer. This musical adaptation was directed by Rudolf Puspa, with original music by Rudolf Puspa and Dolfry Inda Suri.
What did our critic think of OBROG OWOK-OWOK EBREG EWEK-EWEK at Teater Kecil?
What did our critic think of ANAK JAKSEL THE MUSICAL! at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta? Yasmara Creation & Boss Creator’s Anak Jaksel the Musical! ran for two shows on Saturday, March 9th, 2024 at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta. This is the showrunners’ comeback show after Sumpah 100 Tahun back in 2016.
What did our critic think of POLARISASI at Graha Bhakti Budaya?
The performing arts education Arendi returned to the stage on January 27 and 28 2024 with The Addams Family musical at Teater Besar, Taman Ismail Marzuki. This production marks their return after 2019’s Into the Woods Jr. Arendi collaborates with leading Indonesian musical theatre creatives for the show, including Pasha Prakasa as show director, Andrea Miranda as vocal director, and Putri Indam Kamila as the choreographer. Wishnu Dewanta
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Teater Topeng Maranatha? A Christmas Carol is Teater Topeng’s latest show and their first major one after the pandemic. Adapted for the stage by script writer and director Jessica Nangoi, it tells the timeless story of one Ebenezer Scrooge and how he learns the meaning of Christmas, with some notable additions.
What did our critic think of MAMMA MIA! THE MUSICAL at TEATER BESAR?
What did our critic think of CERITA BEDA HAK SAMA 2 at Gedung Wayang Orang Bharata?
What did our critic think of SESAK at Svatuhari? Teater Svatuhari’s latest work, SESAK ran for three shows on December 2nd and 3rd at Gedung Kesenian Miss Tjitjih. This original show is written by Rizky Bayuputra and Sashi Kirana, produced by Gitta Indreswari, and directed by Rinaldy Zulkarnain. SESAK (meaning “Hardness to Breathe” in Indonesian) tells a story about pollution and activism.
What did our critic think of LEGALLY BLONDE at JAKARTA PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY?
What did our critic think of KAPAN RESIGN at TEATER SALIHARA? The musical community JAKSICAL’s first original musical KAPAN RESIGN (“When Are You Resigning”) had a great marketing campaign. For months, the creative minds created designs and content that invite us to laugh at the bitter world of modern corporate life. From June 6 through 8, the show finally took to the stage at Teater Salihara. Did it succeed in its mission to promote workplace mental health?
What did our critic think of SMILE CLUB at NITTY GRITTY?
To celebrate 100 years of Maria Callas, one of the world’s most renowned soprano singers of the 20th century, the Embassy of Italy, the Italian Cultural Institute Jakarta, and Ciputra Artpreneur proudly present a grand opera concert titled 'Tribute to Maria Callas.”
What did our critic think of THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at HI JAKARTA PRODUCTION?
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