The thesis entitled "Wayang Beber Kota as a Performing Art: Form, Function,
and Meaning", focuses on three main things, namely the background of the
formation of Wayang Beber Kota by Dani Iswardana, the form, function, and
meaning of the Wayang Beber Kota performance presentation, and the strategy
for developing Wayang Beber Kota in facing the challenges of changing urban
society. The purpose of this study is to find out and describe the background of
Dani Iswardana in creating the Wayang Beber Kota work. To find out the form,
function, and meaning of the Wayang Beber Kota performing art. To find out
about Wayang Beber Kota's strategy to maintain itself amidst changes in urban
society. This scientific paper uses a qualitative method with a case study
approach. Data collection techniques use observation and interviews. In
addition, data sources come from informant statements and various relevant
literature. The results of this study are that Wayang Beber Kota by Dani
Iswardana is an evolution of the Wayang Beber tradition as a performing art that
seeks to use innovation in execution, stories, and artistic styles that are more in
line with the tastes of modern society. This includes using more contemporary
media and adapting stories that are relevant to current issues. The main function
of Wayang Beber Kota is the function of social criticism presented by the
Wayang Beber Kota play, which seeks to ensure that art is relevant and
acceptable to the younger generation and urban society connected to modern
entertainment culture. The meaning of Wayang Beber Kota is the relevance
between traditional art and modernity.
