Rakaputra Paputungan
Latest News on Rakaputra Paputungan:
Review: The Explosive Duality of Double-Casting in Jakarta Art House's Catch Me If You Can (Dec 24, 2024)
Previews: Jakarta Players to Perform the Heartwarming JACOB MARLEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL This December (Oct 30, 2024)
Review: IDCO X Jakarta Art House Brought Wilderness to Life in THE JUNGLE BOOK IN BALLET (Oct 6, 2024)
Review: The Explosive Duality of Double-Casting in Jakarta Art House's Catch Me If You Can (Dec 24, 2024)
Previews: Jakarta Players to Perform the Heartwarming JACOB MARLEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL This December (Oct 30, 2024)
Review: IDCO X Jakarta Art House Brought Wilderness to Life in THE JUNGLE BOOK IN BALLET (Oct 6, 2024)
BIO
Rakaputra Paputungan is an Indonesia-based writer and theater journalist. He's been involved in community productions of West Side Story (JPAC, 2017), Dreamgirls (JPAC, 2018), Beyond Therapy (Jakarta Players, 2018), Journey Through Time 2 (Jaksical, 2018), Midnight in Broadway (Bandung Musical, 2018), Blackbird (JPAC, 2018), Longing for Love (Jakarta Players, 2019), and Company (JPAC, 2019).
Production roles he's assumed include media crew, head of house and ticketing, stage manager, actor, and co-producer.
News
Review: The Explosive Duality of Double-Casting in Jakarta Art House's Catch Me If You Can
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Dec 24, 2024
Just recently, Jakarta Art House hosted its latest stage production, Catch Me If You Can the Musical. This was an adaptation of the 2002 movie of the same name starring Leonardo DiCaprio, following the same storyline: the alleged true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., a convicted felon who committed plenty of frauds at his young age and has now reformed as a security consultant.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Dec 24, 2024
Just recently, Jakarta Art House hosted its latest stage production, Catch Me If You Can the Musical. This was an adaptation of the 2002 movie of the same name starring Leonardo DiCaprio, following the same storyline: the alleged true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., a convicted felon who committed plenty of frauds at his young age and has now reformed as a security consultant.
Previews: Jakarta Players to Perform the Heartwarming JACOB MARLEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL This December
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Oct 30, 2024
The community theater Jakarta Players has announced their 2024 production: Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol by Tim Mula. The show is an adaptation that offers a fresh take on the timeless story of redemption and the spirit of Christmas.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Oct 30, 2024
The community theater Jakarta Players has announced their 2024 production: Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol by Tim Mula. The show is an adaptation that offers a fresh take on the timeless story of redemption and the spirit of Christmas.
Review: IDCO X Jakarta Art House Brought Wilderness to Life in THE JUNGLE BOOK IN BALLET
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Oct 6, 2024
What did our critic think of THE JUNGLE BOOK IN BALLET at TEATER BESAR?
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Oct 6, 2024
What did our critic think of THE JUNGLE BOOK IN BALLET at TEATER BESAR?
Review: Waka Waka Production's 2AM Parades a Midnight Spectacle
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Sep 17, 2024
What did our critic think of 2AM at TEATER BESAROn August 24th 2024, LSPR Institute’s Performing Arts Communication Batch 25 “Waka Waka Production” brought 2AM: The Musical to the stage of TIM’s Teater Besar. Directed by Amelia Angeliqa with the assistance of Excel Yeremia, bringing forth four main characters, six supporting ones, ten ensemble members, and 15 original songs, they delivered 2AM for their final 6th-semester assignment for the subject ‘Plan & Production Management’.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Sep 17, 2024
What did our critic think of 2AM at TEATER BESAROn August 24th 2024, LSPR Institute’s Performing Arts Communication Batch 25 “Waka Waka Production” brought 2AM: The Musical to the stage of TIM’s Teater Besar. Directed by Amelia Angeliqa with the assistance of Excel Yeremia, bringing forth four main characters, six supporting ones, ten ensemble members, and 15 original songs, they delivered 2AM for their final 6th-semester assignment for the subject ‘Plan & Production Management’.
Review: SILVER'S TOUR: THE MUSICAL " An Unfocused Take on a Good Concept
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Sep 5, 2024
What did our critic think of SILVER'S TOUR: THE MUSICAL at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta?
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Sep 5, 2024
What did our critic think of SILVER'S TOUR: THE MUSICAL at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta?
Review: The Vibrance of Interactive Theatre in Jakarta Movin's “Interaksi”
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Aug 22, 2024
On August 16th, 2024, in collaboration with Tiga Dua Satu and Indonesia Kaya, Jakarta Movin performed the media preview of the musical Interaksi (“Interaction”), adapted from the lyrics of the most-streamed musician of Indonesia, Tulus. Directed by the founder of Jakarta Movin, Interaksi brought forth a powerful performance that provoked laughter through its interaction with the audience.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Aug 22, 2024
On August 16th, 2024, in collaboration with Tiga Dua Satu and Indonesia Kaya, Jakarta Movin performed the media preview of the musical Interaksi (“Interaction”), adapted from the lyrics of the most-streamed musician of Indonesia, Tulus. Directed by the founder of Jakarta Movin, Interaksi brought forth a powerful performance that provoked laughter through its interaction with the audience.
Review: IMC's Zeventien Attempts to Harmonize Musical and Realist Theatre
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Aug 11, 2024
What did our critic think of ZEVENTIEN at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta?
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Aug 11, 2024
What did our critic think of ZEVENTIEN at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta?
Review: CERITA BEDA HAK SAMA 2 Sheds Light on the HIV/AIDS Stigma
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Dec 20, 2023
What did our critic think of CERITA BEDA HAK SAMA 2 at Gedung Wayang Orang Bharata?
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Dec 20, 2023
What did our critic think of CERITA BEDA HAK SAMA 2 at Gedung Wayang Orang Bharata?
Review: Svatuhari's SESAK Seeks to Clear the Air on Pollution
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Dec 13, 2023
What did our critic think of SESAK at Svatuhari? Teater Svatuhari’s latest work, SESAK ran for three shows on December 2nd and 3rd at Gedung Kesenian Miss Tjitjih. This original show is written by Rizky Bayuputra and Sashi Kirana, produced by Gitta Indreswari, and directed by Rinaldy Zulkarnain. SESAK (meaning “Hardness to Breathe” in Indonesian) tells a story about pollution and activism.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Dec 13, 2023
What did our critic think of SESAK at Svatuhari? Teater Svatuhari’s latest work, SESAK ran for three shows on December 2nd and 3rd at Gedung Kesenian Miss Tjitjih. This original show is written by Rizky Bayuputra and Sashi Kirana, produced by Gitta Indreswari, and directed by Rinaldy Zulkarnain. SESAK (meaning “Hardness to Breathe” in Indonesian) tells a story about pollution and activism.
BWW Review: JPAC and SHOEMAKER's THE LAST FIVE YEARS is a Heartbreakingly Beautiful Marriage of Film and Theater
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Jul 4, 2021
Jason Robert Brown’s award-winning musical tragedy THE LAST FIVE YEARS got a new interpretation for the quarantine era by JPAC and SHOEMAKER STUDIO. With picture-perfect performances and a directorial approach that preserves and elevates the soul of theater through a filming lens, the production is one not to miss.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Jul 4, 2021
Jason Robert Brown’s award-winning musical tragedy THE LAST FIVE YEARS got a new interpretation for the quarantine era by JPAC and SHOEMAKER STUDIO. With picture-perfect performances and a directorial approach that preserves and elevates the soul of theater through a filming lens, the production is one not to miss.
So Long, Farewell: Indonesian Theatre Communities & Companies 2020 Wrap-Up
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Jan 11, 2021
The year 2021 is here, bringing a new, though cautious, hope after the arduous 2020 which saw a global pandemic putting a stop to most performing arts activities. We caught up with several Indonesian musical communities and companies as they looked back at the previous year and shared their plans for 2021.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Jan 11, 2021
The year 2021 is here, bringing a new, though cautious, hope after the arduous 2020 which saw a global pandemic putting a stop to most performing arts activities. We caught up with several Indonesian musical communities and companies as they looked back at the previous year and shared their plans for 2021.
BWW Review: MUSIKAL BELAKANG PANGGUNG Shines with Both Activism and Theatrical Merit
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 12, 2020
A new and original musical tackling on the subject of sexual abuse, Musikal Belakang Panggung, had completed its 4-show run on March 8th at the Institut Français d'Indonésie. The show was created in collaboration with Lentera Sintas Indonesia, an NGO with the mission to empower sexual abuse survivors.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - May 12, 2020
A new and original musical tackling on the subject of sexual abuse, Musikal Belakang Panggung, had completed its 4-show run on March 8th at the Institut Français d'Indonésie. The show was created in collaboration with Lentera Sintas Indonesia, an NGO with the mission to empower sexual abuse survivors.
60 Movies to Stream Picked by BWW's Editors
by Alan Henry - Apr 15, 2020
We asked our staff and critics around the country what their favorite films are - if you're in need of something to watch, check out some of their suggestions below!
by Alan Henry - Apr 15, 2020
We asked our staff and critics around the country what their favorite films are - if you're in need of something to watch, check out some of their suggestions below!
BroadwayWorld Editors On Their Favorite Shows Of The Season
by Alan Henry - Apr 13, 2020
Though theatre seasons around the country were cut short, we wanted to celebrate the theatre that our critics did get to see before things shut down. We asked them for their favorite show they saw this season. Check out their replies below!
by Alan Henry - Apr 13, 2020
Though theatre seasons around the country were cut short, we wanted to celebrate the theatre that our critics did get to see before things shut down. We asked them for their favorite show they saw this season. Check out their replies below!
BWW Review: JPAC's COMPANY is Robust with Life and Meaning
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Dec 28, 2019
Stephen Sondheim's cerebral, minimalist COMPANY might not be an obvious choice for a community theater here in Indonesia where musicals are still often seen as jazz-hands and kicklines, but director Fonnyta Amran and JPAC (Jakarta Performing Arts Community) made it work. The production of COMPANY was as game-changing as its original Broadway counterpart back in the day.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Dec 28, 2019
Stephen Sondheim's cerebral, minimalist COMPANY might not be an obvious choice for a community theater here in Indonesia where musicals are still often seen as jazz-hands and kicklines, but director Fonnyta Amran and JPAC (Jakarta Performing Arts Community) made it work. The production of COMPANY was as game-changing as its original Broadway counterpart back in the day.
BWW Previews: Find the Many Shades of Love in JAKARTA PLAYERS' LONGING FOR LOVE This May
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Apr 18, 2019
As part of their 50th anniversary celebration, the community theatre JAKARTA PLAYERS (JP) is producing LONGING FOR LOVE, a presentation of five one-act plays. The show will take place on May 24-26 at Institut Francais d'Indonesie, Thamrin, Jakarta.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Apr 18, 2019
As part of their 50th anniversary celebration, the community theatre JAKARTA PLAYERS (JP) is producing LONGING FOR LOVE, a presentation of five one-act plays. The show will take place on May 24-26 at Institut Francais d'Indonesie, Thamrin, Jakarta.
BWW Review: JAKARTA PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY's Wondrous Take on DREAMGIRLS
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Jun 4, 2018
The date was May 25th 2018. On the Friday evening blessed with clear skies, Graha Bhakti Budaya was filling out with people coming to watch the 9th musical drama production by Jakarta Performing Arts Community (JPAC) - DREAMGIRLS. It was the opening night and the anticipation coming from everyone was palpable. The event had 7 months of preparation and promises of being bigger and better than before. Following last year's WEST SIDE STORY, JPAC once again bought the performance license for DREAMGIRLS, this time through Tams-Witmark Music Library.
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Jun 4, 2018
The date was May 25th 2018. On the Friday evening blessed with clear skies, Graha Bhakti Budaya was filling out with people coming to watch the 9th musical drama production by Jakarta Performing Arts Community (JPAC) - DREAMGIRLS. It was the opening night and the anticipation coming from everyone was palpable. The event had 7 months of preparation and promises of being bigger and better than before. Following last year's WEST SIDE STORY, JPAC once again bought the performance license for DREAMGIRLS, this time through Tams-Witmark Music Library.
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