The Creation of Performance Story on Queen Kawai of Phaniat

Abstract

          The purposes of the research were to study and to design the creation of performance story on Queen Kawai of Phaniat. The research was mixed method approach. Tools for data collection of qualitative research were literature review and semi-structure interviews. Data were analyzed, synthesized and created the performance. Quantitative research was used to evaluate the satisfaction towards the performance.
          Findings revealed that the background story on Queen Kawai of Phaniat was the folklore of Chanthaburi province. The plot of the story related to the archeological site of Phaniat and the background of Chong tribe. Mr.Tham Phansirisod’s idiom was choosed to create the performance. Light and sound, Phanthang drama, musical theatre as well as mixed media were integrated for the creation of performance.The theory of converting fiction to drama and the theory of feminism were used to create the leadership role of Queen Kawai.The procedure of the creation of performance consisted of 1) the dramatic compostion with a blend of Chong tribe language 2 ) the character roles and actors qualification that presented leadership, Thai dance skills and dramatic skills 3) the natural movements and Thai dance postures 4) musical theatre that consisted of Phleng Ram, Phleng Rabum, proceeding and emotional songs and performance atmosphere 5) Khmer style and Chong tribe costumes 6) stage and scenery that showed the archeological site of Phaniat , the Khmer style weapons and regalia that were used as the properties as well as Chong tribe equipments  7) mixed media design that used graphic multimedia for creating  the performance imagination. After presentation to the public, satisfaction evaluation result towards the performance was at high. (The mean was 4.90).