KETOPRAK COMEDY AT THE GOLDEN NIGHT OF RAMAYANA PURAWISATA: SHORT IN TIME, MAXIMUM IN IMPACT
YOGYAKARTA-JAYANEWS.COM – The Grand Night of the 50th Anniversary of Ramayana Ballet Purawisata Yogyakarta, themed “50 Years of Service, Safeguarding Cultural Heritage”, was held with great enthusiasm at Gazebo Garden, Tasneem Hotel Malioboro, on August 10, 2026.
One segment that stood out was the Ketoprak comedy created by Dr. Rizal Djibran. Despite its short duration and limited preparation time, the performance featured a clear structure, lively rhythm, and communicative humor that earned a warm response from the audience.
For Dr. Rizal, professionalism is not measured by duration but by the ability to build an effective performance architecture. With experience as founder of LP3, YBIE, and FSPPI, he designed the segment to work under real conditions: setting priorities, managing comedic timing, and integrating with the overall event.
Performing alongside Paramitha Rusady, their chemistry successfully lightened the atmosphere amid the sacred and artistic tone of the celebration.
This Ketoprak comedy proves that short does not mean empty. It was concise yet complete, with an opening, conflict, climax, and ending.
The stage has spoken. The work appeared, performed, entertained, and left an impression. That is true professionalism: turning limitations into art.**
Aji
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