Social Criticism of Corruption Eradication in Indonesia Reflected in Gandrik's "Para Pensiunan 2049" (The Retirees 2049)
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17507/tpls.1501.13Keywords:
alienation, corruption, epic theater, satires, social criticismAbstract
This study investigates the complexities of "Para Pensiunan 2049" (The Retirees 2049), a theatrical work by Agus Noor and Susilo Nugroho, first performed in 2019. Through a qualitative descriptive approach and an extensive literature review, this study scrutinizes the play's profound social criticism targeting corruption, collusion, and nepotism. Primary data is drawn from a video recording of the performance by Teater Gandrik, supported by insights from literary journals, reviews, e-books, and online sources. Central to this study is exploring the play's satirical elements, which are potent tools for exposing and condemning the widespread corruption within society. The play dramatizes the lasting consequences of unethical conduct by withholding certificates of good behavior from corrupt individuals posthumously. The study uncovers how "Para Pensiunan 2049" critiques the alarming decay of social values due to corruption and highlights the urgency for reform and ethical accountability. The study also incorporates the framework of epic theater, as conceptualized by Bertolt Brecht, to further dissect the play's mechanisms. Epic theater's techniques are evident in the play's structure, which entertains and prompts the audience to critically engage with the societal issues presented. By unraveling these layers of satires and epic theater techniques, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the play's call for social reform, aiming to foster a collective consciousness toward combating corruption, collusion, and nepotism.
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