THE CHOREOGRAPHY: SI KASAT SONG KRUANG

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Abstract

               The objectives of this study are to create and to assess the quality of the recent Thai dance in the series of the adorned great four kings, also known in local as Si Kasat Song Khruang by developing from fundamental knowledge, concepts, theories, interviews, and observation before analyzing process resulting in the new creativity achievement.

               The study finds that there are seven different steps. To begin with, the concept is captured by the impression of the outstanding royal apparel from the Thai traditional epic The Great Vessantara Jataka, Madri including their heirs, Jali and Kanha, particularly in the 13^th chapter when they all return home leading to the new choreography reflecting each of four mentioned characters in the technique of Chatree drama which is the common comedy drama with only a few numbers of actors. The next step concerns the song newly composed for the performance which is inspired by the story of the Vessantara Jataka.  Following that, the audition concentrates on two actors and two actresses.Then, the complicated choreography is developed according to the royal apparel principle, the human natural gesture convention, the vivid imagination, and the creative dancing style which seemingly suits the lyrics and rhythm. After that, the light costume in the show is applied which is sparked by the Vessantara portraits mural located at Wat Suwannaram Ratchaworawihan temple hall. Later, the stage foreground is developed and flourished according to the green screen technique before premier of the show is performed both on stage and on online platforms.