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‘Bunga Penutup Abad’ to return to stage with new actress
Bunga Penutup Abad, which is based on Pramoedya Ananta Toer’s Bumi Manusia (Earth of Mankind) and Anak Semua Bangsa (Children of All Nations) books, was initially created to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the author’s death.
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Actress Chelsea Islan performs on stage in 'Bunga Penutup Abad'. (Titimangsa Foundation's website/File)
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heatrical play Bunga Penutup Abad (The Flower that Ends a Century) is set to return to the stage on Nov. 17 and 18 at Teater Jakarta in Taman Ismail Marzuki, Central Jakarta.
Bunga Penutup Abad, which is based on Pramoedya Ananta Toer’s Bumi Manusia (Earth of Mankind) and Anak Semua Bangsa (Children of All Nations) books, was initially created to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the author’s death. However, due to high demand, nonprofit cultural organization Titimangsa Foundation, supported by the Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation, decided to bring back the play.
Directed by Wawan Sofwan, the story follows Dutch concubine Nyai Ontosoroh and Javanese boy Minke (Reza Rahadian), who falls in love with the former's daughter, Annelies (Chelsea Islan). For the upcoming show, actress Marsha Timothy will reportedly take over the role of Nyai Ontorosoh, who was previously played by actress and Titimangsa Foundation founder Happy Salma.
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Happy said in a statement that she was excited as the upcoming show would feature a new actress, adding freshness to the show.
“[It also proves] that a role does not only belong [...] to one actor. [The role] can be interpreted freely, processed and played by any actor with different styles,” said Happy, who is also the play’s producer.
Bunga Penutup Abad tickets can be purchased via Titimangsa's website starting at Rp 200,000 (US$13.18).
In addition to the play, Titimangsa Foundation will also release the Bunga Penutup Abad musical soundtrack. (jes/kes)
