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.
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After what felt like a decade s worth of trials and tribulations packed into one eventful year, clocks finally chimed around the world, bringing 2020 to a close and ushering in 2021. Though the last year unquestionably affected everyone to some degree, actors and theatregoers were among the most affected, with countless productions postponed or outright canceled.
Theatres and communities sought to help their worst-struck members in various ways. After the initial damage and shock wore off, some thespians began to explore the virtual space, creating new shows made for the lockdown era. Some were also made fully remotely, while others opted for cautious on-site shoots with the final product being digitally distributed.