Javanese Wayang Kulit at UC Berkeley (review)

This review details a 1984 performance of the Javanese shadow puppet theater Lakon Dewa Ruci at UC Berkeley, featuring dalang Soeprapto and Gamelan Khai Udan Mas under the direction of Wasitopuro and Jody Diamond. The article highlights the challenges of staging wayang kulit in the U.S., praises the musical and theatrical execution, and notes the dalang’s engaging adaptation for an American audience.