Strategies and Efforts of Characterization by Mrs Latummahina in the Script Pelangi by Nano Riantiarno

Strategies and Efforts of Characterization by Mrs Latummahina in the Script Pelangi by Nano Riantiarno Nazria, Ikhsan Satria Irianto*, Mahdi Bahar Program Studi Seni Drama Tari dan Musik, Fakultas Pendidikan dan Ilmu Keguruan, Universitas Jambi, Indonesia. * Author Corresponding Email : , , Copyright ©2023, The authors. Published by Program Studi Seni Teater Fakultas Seni Pertunjukan ISI Padangpanjang Revised: 29 Oktober 2023; Accepted: 15 November 2023; Published: 26 November 2023 KEYWORDS ABSTRACT This role creation work uses the concept of problem solving through strategy and effort. The strategy and efforts were applied to the character of Mrs Latummahina in the Pelangi script by Nano Riantiarno. The research method used is a descriptivequalitative method which is based on analysis of the script, while the acting method used is the Stanislavski acting method. The findings from the creation of the character of Mrs Latummahina are that there are three acting strategies used, namely providing a script, understanding the character and acting the character. In order for the acting strategy to be achieved, the acting efforts chosen are script selection, script analysis, characterization analysis, designing acting concepts, applying acting methods, the process of creating roles and dressing actors. Strategy Efforts Pelangi Mrs Latummahina Nano Riantiarno This is an open access article under the CC–BY-NC-SA license 136 Creativity and Research Theatre Journal Vol 5, No 2, Edition June-November (2023) page 136-147 ISSN 2715-5404 (print) | 2715-5412 (online) INTRODUCTION The script in theater plays a crucial role as it serves as the foundation for all elements involved in a theatrical performance (Rossiter et al., 2008). The interpretive aspect of a script is evident not only in the dialogue and comments about the research process and findings but also in the way the text is organized and performed (Rossiter et al., 2008). Scripts can be learned through direct experience or by observing others, such as characters in the mass media, emphasizing the influential role of scripts in shaping performances (Bushman et al., 2013). The use of theatrical performance within the context of medical education has been shown to increase understanding of the illness experience and empathy for patients (Shapiro & Hunt, 2003). Additionally, emotional and cognitive responses to theatrical representations of aggressive behavior highlight the impact of scripts on eliciting emotional engagement and moral imagination (Berceanu et al., 2020). Theater, as a form of structured storytelling, has been shown to empower individuals and cultivate collective empowerment (Wernick et al., 2014). For actors, the script serves as a guide to embody the character and bring the role to life. The first function of the script is to provide inspiration to interpretive artists, while the second function is to supply the words that the actor must speak (Anirun, 1998). One of the scripts that fulfills its function as the foundation of theater is the script 'Pelangi' by Nano Riantiarno The script 'Pelangi' was written at the beginning of Nano Riantiarno's writing career. This script was written in 1973 and was first performed by the Jakarta Youth Theater with actor Deddy Mizwar (Riantiarno, 2016). Thematically, the issues addressed in the script "Pelangi" revolve around the theme of love and family conflict. As a characteristic of Riantiarno's scriptwriting, it involves http://dx.doi.org/10.26887/cartj.v5i2.4112 portraying everyday issues of the middle to lower social strata of society. "Pelangi" narrates the story of a mother who becomes worried because her daughter, who is "old enough," has not yet married. As a mother, she naturally hopes to have grandchildren soon. Unfortunately, fate intervenes, and her youngest child finds a life partner first. This triggers a conflict among her children. The escalating tensions within the family start to affect the mother's health. Eventually, the mother is forced to make a decision that, while not pleasing everyone, involves marrying off her youngest child. Despite facing opposition, this choice must be made to prevent the issue from dragging on. Ultimately, this decision worsens the mother's health condition. Based on the elaboration above, it is evident that the script "Pelangi" has a story that concludes with sorrow. Therefore, it can be concluded that the script "Pelangi" falls into the genre of tragedy. Tragedy is a type of drama that concludes with a sense of grief. The characters presented end up in bleak and sorrowful conditions. The purpose of the tragedy genre is to shake the audience's soul and evoke empathy (Tambayong, 1981). If viewed from the perspective of the author addressing everyday issues, it can be concluded that the script "Pelangi" adopts a realistic style. Realism is a theatrical style that seeks to depict an illusion of reality on stage. The everyday reality presented on stage must be portrayed as it is without any stylized efforts (Yudiaryani, 2002). The character chosen for this portrayal work is Mrs. Latummahina. Mrs. Latummahina is a single mother with four children and a deceased husband. She suffers from paralysis and asthma. The reason for selecting this character is because Mrs. Latummahina poses a challenge for portrayal due to her limited range of movement, confined 137 Creativity and Research Theatre Journal Vol 5, No 2, Edition June-November (2023) page 136-147 ISSN 2715-5404 (print) | 2715-5412 (online) mostly to a chair. This creates a difficulty in expressing her motives and acting nuances. Mentally, Mrs. Latummahina carries a heavy psychological burden, consistently blaming herself for all the problems that occur within the family. To embody the character of Mrs. Latummahina, the performer has chosen the Stanislavski acting method. Through his system, Stanislavski explains that his acting method involves a psychological exploration of behavior. Stanislavski's acting aims to discover a realistic portrayal that convincingly conveys to the audience that what the actor is doing is genuine acting (Mitter, Shomit, 2002). The selection of this acting method is based on the performer's desire to achieve natural and non-artificial acting. To bring this portrayal to life, the performer employs problem-solving techniques and strategies. DISCUSSION The research method employed is the descriptive-qualitative method based on an analysis of the script "Pelangi" by Nano Riantiarno. The purpose of choosing this research method is to generate data from the script analysis that can be utilized to formulate strategies and efforts in portraying the character of Mrs. Latummahina. Meanwhile, the acting method used is the Stanislavski acting method. Stanislavski's acting method involves technical and mechanical training on a physiopsychological level (Haikal et al., 2021; Irianto et al., 2023; Salsabilla et al., 2023). Portrayal strategy is the planni (...truncated)