Now on it’s 5th Year, IDEAL (Association of Drama Education Indonesia) held it’s annual art event last 24 – 26 February, Dramakala Fest 5. was held at Prof. Dr. Djajusman Auditorium & Performance Hall and Drama Room of Campus B, LSPR Jakarta.

one of the monologue performance, titled "Rahim"

one of the monologue performance, titled “Rahim”

The event went on for 3 days and had a significant increase of numbers in participants compared to last year with a total of 57 participants in short drama and monologue. About 15 theatre participants came from outside of Jakarta, such as from Lampung, Makassar, Banten, Medan, Yogyakarta, Subang, Surakarta and Kerawang.

Mrs. Prita Kemal Gani MBA, MCIPR, APR gave her opening speech

Mrs. Prita Kemal Gani MBA, MCIPR, APR gave her opening speech

The judges for the monologue category in Dramakala Fest this year were Mr. Arswendo Atmowiloto, Mr. Andi Bersama, and Mr. Autar Abdillah. While for the short drama category, the judges were Mr. Harris Priadie Bah, Mr. Yusril Katil and Mr. Fathul Husein. The participants were not only judged based on their harmony as a group nor their preparation, but also on how they can develop their minds and the feelings of the character they’re playing along with their ability to send the message to the audience.

Judges from monologue category. Mr. Arswendo Atmowiloto, Mr. Andi Bersama, and Mr. Autar Abdillah.

Judges from monologue category. Mr. Arswendo Atmowiloto, Mr. Andi Bersama, and Mr. Autar Abdillah.

Judges from short drama category. Mr. Harris Priadie Bah, Mr. Yusril Katil and Mr. Fathul Husein.

Judges from short drama category. Mr. Harris Priadie Bah, Mr. Yusril Katil and Mr. Fathul Husein.

Each nomination brought home an award with plaque and cash in hand, while each winner received a trophy, cash in hand, Not only that, each winner also gets a chance to perform at Galeri Indonesia Kaya.

All the Nominator, Winners, and Judges from Short Drama Category

All the Nominator, Winners, and Judges from Short Drama Category

Here are the winners of Dramakala Fest 2016.

CATEGORY MONOLOGUE: Hendri Purnomo : “Ini Naskah”

SHORT DRAMA CATEGORY: Kandang Kuda Theatre: “Catastrophe”

BEST DIRECTOR: Djaelani Manoek (Kandang Kuda Theatre)

BEST ACTOR: as Toha from Rojaksalam Theatre

BEST ACTRESS:as Dewi Kunti from Gates Theatre (Citra / Aldo)