The Existence of Virtual Theater Performances of Pandemic Era

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10.2991/assehr.k.220408.059How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Existence; Virtual Performance; Pandemic

Abstract

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, various sectors have experienced changes, especially in the arts. Performing arts are commonly witnessed directly in the stage, however, nowadays, the performance obtain be watched through virtual, focusing the theatrical performing arts. The theater virtual stage is about done to maintain the existence of the performing arts. Thereafter, this study aims to observe the existence of virtual performances that are currently developing in society, and also using qualitative descriptive method with a case study approach. Data collection was carried out by studying literature through virtual performances organized by Kala Teater in Makassar city. In addition, sample selection indicator shows that the You Tube channel of Kala Teater aired through during the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, the virtual performance shows that this phenomenon is a manifestation of theater actors to prove their existence as a cultured society in the form of theatrical performances. Virtual theater space is a part form of solidarity each others as an artist, this is related to the actors, directors, choreographers and the entire theater team to get sustainability arts circumstances, and earn income in the midst of a pandemic. Presence between the government, practitioners, and the theater community is a supporting factor for the sustainability of virtual art activities. Meanwhile, such an important thing is maintaining the cooperation each of various parties to keep existence of theater performances during pandemic, which means a mutually beneficial symbiosis between all stakeholders. In sum, virtual theater performances can be enjoyed as solution during the covid-19 using the cutting-edge technology on social media. It will be a new habit in the theater world, eventually, persist instead as a part of art expression.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Rismayanti Rismayanti
AU  - Munirah Hasjim
AU  - Muhammad Fadhly Kurniawan
PY  - 2022
DA  - 2022/04/27
TI  - The Existence of Virtual Theater Performances of Pandemic Era
BT  - Proceedings of the 9th Asbam International Conference (Archeology, History, & Culture In The Nature of Malay) (ASBAM 2021)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 419
EP  - 423
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.220408.059
DO  - 10.2991/assehr.k.220408.059
ID  - Rismayanti2022
ER  -