2. Producer’s Foreword
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.
O
ur 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
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.
3. Forewords
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.
PASHA
Laksamana
PUTRA
Artistic Director
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.
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.
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.
FREDDY
Scriptwriter
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.
JASON
LIMANJAYA
Scriptwriter
4. SYNOPSIS
SYNOPSIS
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.
6. CAST
Arliando
Setiadi
Alvin
Tandias
as Kebo Ijo
as Tunggul Ametung
ReVINTA
SUTANDI
KebO IJO
& SASMI
Alberian
Saefullah
as Sasmi
as Ki Pengalasan
TUNGGUL AMETUNG &
KI PENGALASAN
Calvin
Tanudjaja
ARGA Roh
Sahrijal
Saragih
as Anusapati
as Mpu Gandring
Nixie
Sapphira
LESMANA
Kevin
Santoso
as Mahisa Dewi
ANUSAPATI &
MAHISA DEWI
LOHGAWE &
MPU GANDRING
as Lohgawe
7. PROGRAMME
ACT 1
SCENE 1 - PROLOGUE
SCENE 3 – THE PARTY
DANCE ITEM
“The Beginning”
DANCE ITEM
“Tribute to the Great”
choreography by :
ICN Choreographers
choreography by :
Karina and Ifah
Overture
Part 1
Music by Jason Limanjaya
Stand Young Man/Epiphany
The Murder
- Lohgawe, Ken Arok
- Ken Arok, Ken Dedes,
Tunggul Ametung
Music by Jason Limanjaya
Lyrics by Freddy
Music by I Musicisti Quadratini
- Mpu Gandring
Music by Jason Limanjaya
Lyrics by Freddy
Gandring
Again, Mas
Part 3
Music by Jason Limanjaya
Renata Krisno
Lyrics by Jason Limanjaya
Vannya Anjani
Feather in the Air
SCENE 7 – THE MURDER
Glory of Tumapel
Part 2
Music by James Andrew
Based on Indonesian Folk Songs
Arranged by Jason Limanjaya
Renata Krisno
SCENE 5 – THE WEAPON
- Sasmi
SCENE 4 – THE PROMISE
Music by Jason Limanjaya
Lyrics by Freddy
SCENE 6 – THE PEOPLE
DANCE ITEM
“The Uprising”
SCENE 8 - THE EXECUTION
The Execution
- Ken Arok, Ken Dedes, Lohgawe,
Choir
Music by Jason Limanjaya
Lyrics by Freddy
Jason Limanjaya
choreography by :
Chris
- Ken Arok
Music by Jason Limanjaya
Lyrics by Freddy
Paramita
Think of Us
- Ken Dedes, Tunggul Ametung
- Choir (Airyn, There, Joshua, Andreas)
SCENE 2 – THE CALL
Music by Jason Limanjaya
Lyrics by Freddy
The Reformer
Love of a Lifetime
- Lohgawe, Ken Arok
- Ken Arok, Ken Dedes
Music by Jason Limanjaya
Lyrics by Freddy
Vannya Anjani
Renata Krisno
Jason Limanjaya
Music by Jason Limanjaya
Lyrics by Freddy
Jason Limanjaya
Music by Jason Limanjaya
Lyrics by Freddy
INTERMISSION
8. PROGRAMME
ACT 2
SCENE 9 – THE CELEBRATION
SCENE 11 – THE QUARREL
DANCE ITEM
“Dance of the Royal Blood”
DANCE ITEM
“Detached”
choreography by :
Nathaniel and Karina
choreography by :
Grandy and Nivia Soetrisno
SCENE 13 – THE CONFESSION
LIGHT IN THE DARK
- Lohgawe, Ken Arok
Music by Jason Limanjaya
Lyrics by Freddy
SCENE 14 – THE RETRIBUTION
Glory of Tumapel (Reprise)
All I Know
- Choir (Airyn, There, Joshua, Andreas)
- Ken Arok, Ken Dedes
Music by Jason Limanjaya
Lyrics by Freddy
Music by Jason Limanjaya
Lyrics by Freddy
Finale
SCENE 10 – THE PRINCE
SCENE 12 – THE SCHEME
If Only
Crown Prince of Reject
(Reprise)
Music by Jason Limanjaya
Lyrics by Freddy
Jason Limanjaya
- Mahisa Dewi
Music by Renata Krisno
Jason Limanjaya
Lyrics by Freddy
Crown Prince of Reject
- Anusapati
Music by Jason Limanjaya
Lyrics by Freddy
- Anusapati, Mahisa Dewi,
Ki Pengalasan
Music by Jason Limanjaya
Lyrics by Freddy
Jason Limanjaya
- Ken Arok, Ken Dedes, Anusapati, Ki Pengalasan,
Mahisa Dewi
SCENE 15 – THE CONCLUSION
Feather in the Air (Reprise)
- Cast Ensemble & Choir
Music by Jason Limanjaya
Lyrics by Freddy
10. MAIN COMMITTEE
Play Directors
Dillon Amadeo
William Surya Wijaya
Stage Manager (head)
Christiandy Franciscus
2
1
Producer
6
Make-up & Wardrobe (head)
Vannya Anjani
Scriptwriters
Joshua Hendinata
Set & Props Designers
(head)
Freddy
Jason Limanjaya
Artistic Director
Pasha Laksamana Putra
7
Adrian Prayoga
Ignatia Devy Dwiastuti
Dance Director
Nathaniel
Financial Controller
Ivan Wangsa
Music Directors
Jason Limanjaya
Renata Krisno
Technical Director
Farhan Nur Kholid
Logistics & Welfare (head)
3
8
Jonathan Lie
Raymond Tanadi
9
Business & Finance (head)
Melinda Sutikno
Hans Patera Irawan
Revin Tanri
Publicity & Documentation
(head)
4
5
1. Top Management (from left to right): Pasha, Ivan, Joshua, Farhan
2. Scriptwriter | 3. Dance Director | 4. Music Director
5. Business and Finance
Louis Kartason
Hanna Christina Sondakh
10
11
6. Play Director | 7. Stage Manager | 8. Make-up & Wardrobe
9. Set & Props Designers | 10. Publicity & Documentation
11. Logistics & Welfare
11. Performers
MUSICIANS
Left to Right:
Iryanto, Aldi, Rini, Kevin J.,
Renata (head), Jason (head), Ellensi,
Gautama, Ghifari, James
Dancers
Back Row:
Joshua C., Arwin, Johan C., Andreas,
Jadug, Jason (head), Renata (head),
Airyn, Vita, Theresia, Ifah
CHOIR
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
Left to Right:
CHOREOGRAPHERS
Chris, Nathaniel, Grandy
Ifah, Karina
12. ARTISTIC TEAM
TECHNICAL TEAM
Back Row:
Mario, Hagi,
Antoni,
Jeremia,
Dhanu
Middle Row:
Ixara,
Dharma,
Devy (head),
Steven
(Left to Right)
Sound Effect Designer:
STAGE
MANAGERS
Matthew
Stage Managers:
Christiandy (head),
Felicia,
Nathasya
Centre:
Gigi (head)
Front Row:
Talia, Bella
SET & PROPS
DESIGNers
Back Row
(standing):
Andri Lauw,
Robby,
Martin Y.,
Richsen,
Channing,
Christian Y.,
Jose
Back Row:
James K.,
Maxi
Benny
Middle Row
(seating):
Front Row:
Stephanie,
Gladys,
Melissa,
Vannya (head),
Jocelyn,
Fefe
MAKE-UP
WARDROBE
Kevin H.,
Stener Lie
Front Row:
Jonathan (head),
Rachel,
Alice,
Raymond (head)
LOGISTICS &
Welfare
13. 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
BUSINESS
& FINANCE
Left to Right:
Forlando,
Nicholas Laij,
Hanna (head),
Andy L.,
Sebastian K.
DOCUMENTATION
Left to Right:
David O.,
Nikolas K.,
Liniki,
Louis (head),
Aristo,
Joshua Aristo
PUBLICITY &
PUBLICATION
14. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Indonesian Cultural Night 2014 would like to thank the
following parties for their help and support throughout the production
of Angkara: A Musical:
Produced by
Supported by
- 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
SPECIAL MENTIONS
- 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
the Embassy of the
Republic of Indonesia
in Singapore
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