12 Nora Rong Kru Stories: The Origin of Literature and the Popularity of Nora Performances

Abstract

This research article aims to study 12 Nora Rong Khru stories. in terms of the origin of the script and the popularity of the show. The objectives were 1) to study the background of the literary works used in the performances of the 12 Nora Rong Khru stories and 2) to study the performance characteristics of the 12 Nora Rong Kru stories. Collect data from interviews and performance observations. from Nora Rong Kru 5 faculties in 5 southern provinces using the concept of literary adaptation into plays and the concept of folk media in an analytical study.

            The results showed that 1) studied the background of 12 literary stories of Nora Rongkhru. It has been adapted from local literature, Panya Jataka and Jataka in Nibat. In which the actors brought up only a short episode to perform, consisting of Phra Suthon-Manora, Phrarot-Meri Laksanawong, Kobutr Sangthong, Darawong, Phra Aphaimani Chantakrop, Sinnurat, Sungsilchai, Maneephichai and Kraithong. 2) Performance characteristics of the 12 stories of Nora Rong Khru Two characters are popularly used, namely Nora Yai as the main character of the story. And the hunter plays the role of a secondary character. In terms of performance, there is a discussion before leading into the performance of that particular story, singing short lines and negotiating alternately. and inserted some jokes during the show.