ERAN SEMAR, GARENG, DAN PETRUK DALAM PERTUNJUKAN WAYANG KULIT PALEMBANG LAKON PRABU UKIR GELUNG NEGAK BLABAR KAWAT

Abstract

In responding to the cultural and traditional development in Palembang, the writer tries to analyze
an interesting phenomena on wayang kulit performance in Palembang involving theater Dulmuluk
artists appointed by the dalang to take the roles of Semar, Gareng, and Petruk in lakon Prabu
Ukir gelung Negak Blabar Kawat. The research is analized by using the theories of dramaturgi,
role, structure, and creativity. The data is collected by using descriptive analysis method. The
finding shows that the performance gets a good respond from the audience because of the
presence of Semar, Gareng, and Petruk. Their presence in the performance has made a
change to the performance structure and has given a good enthusiasm to the audience.
Keywords: wayangkulit Palembang, Semar, Gareng, Petruk, role.