Mer State: the Creation of Devised Thetre for Enhancing Self-Confidence and Self Esteem

Abstract

This research article is a part of the thesis The creation of devised theatre for enhancing self-confidence and self esteem: A case study of mermaid in literature and media This research aims to study mermaid This research aims to study mermaid characters, their needs, obstacles, and decision-making in different contexts. Compare one's mental state with that of other people in society. In addition, to study the process of creating collaborative theater works (Devised theater), interpreting and creating work together in creating plays developed from mermaid characters in various contexts, leading to the development of confidence and appreciation in oneself, The research used practice as the research model and the collaborative theater creation model (Devising theater) as the process for this study. The research results found that the story of the mermaid character can be compared to everyone's mental state. Because the needs, obstacles, and decisions of a mermaid character are no different from the needs, obstacles, and decisions of a mermaid character. More than that, there are obstacles that one must encounter as well.

From the co-creation system, the researcher further discovered that working in this space of performance becomes a creative space. From the interpretation of literature and media in many dimensions that developed mermaid characters in a different context outside the framework of the original culture, open democracy. It makes everyone participate and develop their abilities through learning their own identities through characters. This process focuses on respecting the differences, opinions, attitudes, experiences, and abilities of every participant in the process. In addition, encouragement from yourself and those around you is important in helping build confidence and self-worth. The process of creating this collaborative drama can be applied to other interesting issues, including various social issues, to develop good learning in the future.