Peran Semar Dalam Pertunjukan Wayang Kulit Jawa Gaya Surakarta
Peran Semar Dalam Pertunjukan Wayang Kulit Jawa Gaya Surakarta
Abstract
Semar is the mysterious puppet charaters and vague. Semar is present in all versions of
leather puppet theater performances. Stories in puppet shows, Semar is present in two
main roles, first as a supporter of the birth of the holder of the most important role in the
play, namely the presence of seeds that will take a decisive position in the theater, preceded
by his presence because, seond Semar become major stakeholders in play as an example:
Kilat Buana, Semar Kuning, Semar Papa, Semar Mbarang Jantur. Semar represent sudra
figures, also represent the people in general. In the play lebet containing about philosophy
of life, the presence of Semar preceded by events because it is an extraordinary event. Gara-
gara in the puppet shows are usually marked by a major event in the universe caused by a
variety of puppet characters. It appeared to subside after Semar figure. As the atmosphere
Conditioning, Semar comes with poise, dignity many illustrations that can be interpreted
from him. Semar restore the harmony of the play that ended mulih play according to plan.
Things returned to normal play Semar sometimes even appear as a fresh air carriers and the
humorous seasoning with punakawan others, can be used to establish rapport with the
audience. Semar is a symbol characters will be elected to the presence of a knight, who has a
genuine spirit of struggle, and the birth of world harmony.