Theatre or Theater

Hi Readers,

I apologize because i am so busy lately (#excuse). And i am still trying to think what i should write :p.

Yesterday (14 Mar 2013), i watched Sampek Engtay by Teater Koma at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta (near Pasar Baru) and that was awesome as usual (i already watched their performance 2 times - Antigoneo and Sie Jin Kwie di Negeri Sihir, and you can see in their websites- click this link).

I arrived at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta (GKJ) around 18.30, the show performed at 20.00. Because i can't wait without doing anything. I decided to take dinner around this place and took around by walking, i had a lot of time before the show.

So i walked to Pasar Baru (in english : New's Market ?) by crossing the street and the busway bridge. I was very careful walking in this area, the place is crowded and just make sure i will save (and be careful of your stuffs). Taking picture in front of the main gate :

Since 1820? Main Gate at Pasar Baru

Still crowded of people and a lot of stuffs and foods here, such as traditional shop and modern shops (BATA, KFC, MCD, AW, MATAHARI, etc. But if you kept your eyes watching aroung of you, you will find out that a lot of small alley/road/street. Just try it :p i walked for almost 1 hour haha (to killing time).

And i was taking my dinner there, near Bakmi Kerinci you will find small street, and go ahead. At the end of that place, i ate Bakmi Aboen (slurppp), i am sorry no picture here. Because i am so hungry haha i just ate the foods without thought to take the picture lol.

After that I walked back to GKJ and i found a lot of shops with people who make an artistic picture of us in front of it. And already a lot of people inside GKJ. 

Capture the Billboard in front of GKJ

Because too much people, i couldn't take full picture of the billboard -_-'. And the show itself was awesome (daebak!). Just come and watch it :)

I really recommend you seriously :-D. You can check the website directly about the ticket price, locations, etc. Of course i will watch their performance after this and as always (hope so :p).

Here some pictures inside :)

The Stage | Before

The Stage almost at the end

Closing at The Stage

About the story of Sampek Engtay (i got from this link) :

A girl who broke the traditional boundaries of her time. Engtay, a girl from Serang, disguises herself as a man so that she can go to school in Betawi. Along the way, she became sworn brothers with Sampek, a boy from Pandeglang. It turns out, they are studying at the same school. As days go by, Engtay falls for Sampek. But, will Engtay have the courage to reveal her true identity to Sampek?
Since its first staging 25 years ago, this adaptation of the Chinese classic by N. Riantiarno has been performed many times by Teater Koma. Now, with members old and new participating, the audience's emotions will be captivated by the enchanting performances, dance numbers, songs and music. Don't miss it!

-danny williams | @dannywongso-