An Analysis of the Dramatic Structure of the Abdul Muluk Traditional Theater in Sembubuk Village, Muaro Jambi Regency

This study aims to analyze the dramatic structure of the Abdul Muluk traditional theatre in Sembubuk Village in order to identify its dramatic patterns and elements of dramatic architecture. The formal objects employed in this study are Gustav Freytag’s Dramatic Structure Pyramid and the concept of Dramatic Architecture proposed by Letwin, Joe Stockdale, and Robin Stockdale. The objective of this research is to identify dramatic potential as an initial stage in efforts to revitalize the Abdul Muluk traditional theatre in Sembubuk Village. This study adopts a qualitative method with a descriptive-analytic approach. The results indicate that the Abdul Muluk traditional theatre in Sembubuk Village possesses a solid dramatic structure and significant dramatic potential. The findings further reveal that the dramatic pattern of the Abdul Muluk traditional theatre demonstrates structural alignment with the classical Greek tragedy pattern, namely tragedy followed by restoration, in which conflict is developed through Poema, Pathema, and Mathema. The dramatic motifs employed show correspondence with Shakespearean dramaturgical motifs, specifically the hidden hero and disguise. Another finding indicates that feminist themes explicitly influence the dramatic progression of the narrative.