Abstract:
Wayang tengul is one type of wayang (puppet) belonging to Indonesia existing in Sidobandung Village, Balen
Subdistrict, Bojonegoro Regency. This wayang is still preserved and found attrac- tive by society until now.
This wayang preservation depends on society’s appreciation as the au- dience of wayang tengul and is one of
the most important factors for the success of a performance. Therefore, this research attempts to describe
how people in Sidobandung Village appreciate way- ang tengul. This qualitative research was conducted in
Sidobandung Village. It shows how the people highly appreciate wayang tengul art since this wayang art is
unique, not strictly bound by wayang common practice, performed interactively between dalang (puppeteer),
gending (Java- nese music) and audience and laden with guidance presented in fresh jokes.
Keywords: Wayang Tengul; Appreciation; Audience
