PERFORMING TECHNIQUES OF LAKORN PANTHANG IN PHRA LOR OF THE PHU CHAO REIK KAI EPISODE

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Abstract

This research article, entitled "Performing Techniques of Lakom Panthang in Para Lor of the Phu Chao Reik Kai Episode," aimed to: 1) study the background of Lakom Panthang in Para Lor, and 2) study and analyze the performing techniques of Lakom Panthang in Para Lor of the Phu Chao Reik Kai episode. This research is descriptive in nature and includes documents, textbooks, previous research, interviews, and field observations.

The results of this research showed that Lakorn Panthang was also called "Lakorn Ok-Siang." The performing arts story was derived from the chronicles, and the Lakom Panthang scripts in Para Lor consisted of six idioms: 1) the script of Lilit Phra Lor, 2) the Phra Lor script of Nor Ra Lak Phra Ba Won Rat Ni Phon Krom Phra Rat Cha Wang Ba Won Maha Sak Di Phon Sep, 3) the Phra Lor script of Sam Nuan Chao Phra Ya The Wet Wong Wi Wat (M.R. Lan Kunchon), 4) the Phra Lor script of HRH Prince Naradhip Prapanpongse, 5) the Phra Lor script of the Fine Arts Department, and 6) the Phra Lor script of the College of Dramatic Arts. In addition, the performing techniques of Lakorn Panthang in Para Lor of the Phu Chao Reik Kai episode showed that the performer's qualifications must be precise, including the lyrics, melody, and basic Thai classical dance postures. The postures of the characters Chao Saming Phrai, Kai Mu, and Lae Kai Kaeo were divided into three aspects: 1) action and manner postures, 2) expressive emotion postures, and 3) animal imitation postures.Dance terminology was classified according to the proportions of the body in four parts: 1) head and shoulders, 2) arms and hands, 3) torso, and 4) legs and feet. These characteristics follow the style of Lakorn Panthang.