Shadow Puppet Theater of Java

SOLD OUT

6pm Lecture/demo
7pm Performance

Skilled performers will bring traditional Javanese tales to life through beautifully crafted puppets, music and stories told through the intricate art of shadow play. Recommended for ages 8 to adult, the performance will feature the renowned Indonesian dhalang (puppeteer) Sumarsam, showcasing the traditional Javanese wayang kulit, a tradition performed with flat leather puppets whose shadows are projected onto a large screen.

Sumarsam will be accompanied by a 12-piece gamelan orchestra.

To tantalize your taste buds, delicious Indonesian appetizers from Pecel Ndeso will be available to pre-order. Tickets for this extraordinary event are available here. Prices are set at $10 for adults, $5 for students/seniors, with an option to pre-order a personal box of authentic Indonesian finger food for $20, which includes Lemper, Sate ayami, Sate sapi, Tahu isi, Gado gado wrap, Bakwan jagung and more! (Orders for personal boxes must be received by May 11th.)

Major funding for this extraordinary event is made possible through a generous grant from the American Indonesian Cultural and Education Foundation. Don’t miss this unique opportunity; tickets are limited and will sell out quickly!

Adults: $10
Students/Seniors: $5
Children: free (Recommended for ages 8+ due to battle scenes.)
Pre-order a personal snack box of authentic Indonesian finger foods from Pecel Ndeso Catering Co. : $20
Click here to order tickets.