PEMIKIRAN HATTA AZAD KHAN DALAM SINOGRAFI PERSEMBAHAN TEATER TRADISIONAL MAKYUNG DI MALAYSIA

Abstract

The diversity of races and cultures in Malaysia each has its own characteristics and story behind it. One of them is the traditional Makyung theatre performance which originated from Pattani which was then part of the state of Kelantan before the Siamese-Pattani war in 1785. The Makyung performance is a performance that combines elements of acting, music, comedy and dance. This paper discusses Hatta Azad Khan's Thoughts in the Scenography of Traditional Mayung Theater Performances in Malaysia. The objective of this study is to identify the scenography elements used in Makyung performances, analyze the scenography elements highlighted by Hatta Azad Khan in traditional Makyung theatre performances and summarize the importance of scenography elements in the survival of traditional Makyung theatre performances. This study uses a qualitative method. It consists of several research steps from the literature research process with data collection and literature review through close reading and doing field research with Hatta Azad Khan. This study focuses on his thoughts who has expertise in the field of theater scenography. The results of this study will look at the elements of scenography in traditional Makyung theater performances in Malaysia, namely makeup, sets and props, lighting, sound, and new technology. In the long term, this study in scenography can be continued and utilized because the elements of this scenography undergo changes according to the current of modernization of the times in accordance with the tastes of society.