Theatre of the East: Bali Module
The Indonesian Institute for the Arts, Denpasar & Bali Module for the World
Prof. I Nyoman Sedana, Ph.D.

The Bali module has been developed over many years as a product of the partnership between ISI Denpasar and East 15 Acting School, University of Essex, England. It was created by Professor Leon Rubin from East 15 and Professor Nyoman Sedana from ISI to introduce MA/MFA International Theatre Directing students from East 15 to the performing Arts and Culture of Bali. The module focusses on various genres and styles of performance with a strong emphasis on practical skills, giving additional importance to seminars and discussions about Balinese religious, philosophical and aesthetic traditions. The exchange included but is was limited to an intensive study of Topeng (the traditional Masked Dance Theatre), Wayang Kulit (Ancient Shadow Plays) and Barris and Legong (Dance).  The program concluded with a cross cultural collaboration with Balinese students from ISI in a final performance.