The Perfect Art

Episode 11 The First Stage

Day by day Joko is getting smarter in playing the puppet he has mastered all the sabetan Ki Manteb and several other puppet plays. That is why Ki Manteb is increasingly interested in his skills. At night around seven, Ki Manteb got an offer to play puppet in Ungaran, Semarang. The requestor put forward the requirements so that Ki Manteb can amaze his community with a super duper sybetan systemewa with an interesting puppet play. It was very easy for the artist, Ki Manteb Soedarsono. The famous mastermind known for his skill in doing his sabetage. Well, instantly in the mind and mind of Ki Manteb crossed Joko.

"It is this that adds to the amazement of the upcoming H day" Ki Manteb said in a soft voice and happy emotions.

After his guest had returned home Ki Manteb directly to Joko's room, which was near the living room. Ki Manteb saw Joko was learning puppet with sabetan and play Babad Alas Wanamarta, Joko who 80% memorized the play made Ki Manteb more steady to invite Joko to Ungaran. After completing his study Ki Manteb gave an applause to Joko.

"Great!!" praise Ki Manteb to Joko while giving a thumbs up.

After Ki Manteb offered a call to Joko, Joko immediately nodded her beard and said, "Kula purun sanget Pak."(i would like to sir).

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Before H day, Joko trained hard for the first time she was watched by the public. Joko repeated the sabetan and suluk did not forget the play Babad Alas Wanamarta. And to cover her tiny body.

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Two hours into their journey, they arrived at their location. Joko's heart was pounding. 'Dug,dug,Nl...' Joko was very amazed by the puppets neatly arranged to fill the stage did not forget the concept of a magnificent stage, bright lights make viewers will not be sleepy or bored to see it. Hearing Joko's heartbeat, Manteb said, "No need to be nervous, let's just say Joko is just practicing puppetry with his father."

After hearing Ki Manteb's advice Joko was relieved and felt confident. The stage was started by Ki Manteb himself because Joko only got a little time on the sidelines later. Four hours passed and the moment Joko appeared came. While going up the stage Joko took a deep breath and thought that he was practicing puppetry with his father.

At first the audience was confused, why Ki Manteb Soedarsono should be replaced by a small dhalang. After Joko began to beat, the audience who witnessed it as if they did not believe and were amazed by Joko. Why not, Joko who is still small was dressed neatly with red envelopes that fascinated the audience. Joko plays the Bambangan war or Arjuna and Cakil war. Joko is very flexible to enjoy the role. It makes the audience more enchanted to see it. At the end of the performance, the audience gave a boisterous applause. And guests who come to give appreciation to Joko.Hal also amazed Ki Manteb.

What a beautiful sight.

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