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The articles from which material was copied include, Lenong, Ramayana Ballet, Reog, Topeng dance and Wayang wong Indonesian theatre is a type of art in the form of drama performances that are staged on a stage, with a distinct Indonesian nuance or background.

Most of Indonesia's oldest theatre forms are linked directly to local literary traditions (oral and written).

These tales also provide source material for the wayang wong (human theatre) of Java and Bali, which uses actors.

Establishment of this type of classical theater as a result of continuous formation from the top such as; Raja, sultan, aristocrats or other high social ranks.

Classical theater must comply with the ethical (politeness) and aesthetic (beauty values) rules that have been outlined.

Included in the type of transitional theater in the early days, such as; Dardanella and the comedy skit Stambul.

When held up behind a piece of white cloth, with an electric bulb or an oil lamp as the light source, shadows are cast on the screen.

The plays are typically based on romantic tales and religious legends, especially adaptations of the classic epics, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.

The adaptation of Mahabharata episodes has been integrated in the Javanese literature tradition since the Kahuripan and Kediri era, with notable examples such as Arjunawiwaha, composed by Mpu Kanwa in the 11th century.

The Penataran temple in East Java depicts themes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata in its bas reliefs.

The first written reference to the form is on the stone inscription Wimalarama from East Java dated 930 CE.

The show were performed in certain period in an empty plain near a village and moved from one place to another, in fashion similar to western travelling circus.

It is a comedy and action performance, often took place in modern settings or in historical ancient Javanese kingdoms.

[6] Randai is a folk theater tradition of the Minangkabau ethnic group in West Sumatra, Indonesia, which incorporates music, singing, dance, drama and the martial art of Silat.

Randai performances are a synthesis of alternating martial arts dances, songs, and acted scenes.

The tightness of the performances made Arja's groups overwhelmed with the play, because not all of them were able to work on the story in a short time.

The dance describe Klono Sewandono the king of Ponorogo on his journey to Kediri to seek the hands of Princess Songgo Langit.

On his journey he was attacked by a vicious monster called Singo Barong, a mythical lion with peacock on its head.

Historians trace the origin of Reog Ponorogo as the satire on the incompetence of Majapahit rulers during the end of the empire.