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Paper Boat Musical Sets Sail, Inviting the Audience to Chase Dreams

Paper Boat Musical Sets Sail, Inviting the Audience to Chase Dreams

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Paper Boat Musical Sets Sail, Inviting the Audience to Chase Dreams

The Paper Boat Musical will officially premiere at Ciputra Artpreneur, Jakarta, starting January 30, 2026. This performance is presented by Indonesia Kaya in collaboration with Trinity Entertainment Network and Trinity Youth Symphony Orchestra.

This musical is adapted from the popular novel by Dee Lestari, which has touched the hearts of many generations. The story focuses on the life journey of Kugy and Keenan as they fight for their dreams amidst reality.

The performances are scheduled to run until February 15, 2026, with a total of 21 shows. Audience enthusiasm has been evident since the start of ticket sales, including during weekday schedules.

This production involves hundreds of artists from various creative backgrounds. Through a musical approach, the story of the Paper Boat is presented as an emotional experience relevant to today's audience.

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The musical "Perahu Kertas" marks Trinity Entertainment Network's debut in the realm of musical theater. This step also reaffirms their commitment to presenting relevant, honest, and high-quality local works for the wider public.

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Carrying the theme "Revive the Dreams," this performance highlights life choices, courage, and the process of coming to terms with reality. This message resonates closely with the younger generation who are searching for direction in life.

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Yonathan Nugroho states that this musical is not just a medium adaptation. According to him, this work is an effort to preserve the soul of the story so that it remains intact and meaningful in every form of storytelling.

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Dee Lestari will also appear on stage on January 30 and 31, 2026, with a special performance. She expressed her emotions seeing the story of Kugy and Keenan continue to evolve from the pages to the stage.

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On stage, the character Kugy is portrayed as an imaginative woman who expresses her dreams through words. Meanwhile, Keenan expresses his inner world through painting and color.

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This performance is produced by Billy Gamaliel, Eunike Elisaveta, and Chriskevin Adefrid. They unite music, literature, and theater into one experience that indulges the visual and emotional senses.

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The script by Widya Arifianti expands the story of Perahu Kertas, not only about love but also family relations, friendship, and the process of self-discovery that does not always go smoothly.

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Venytha Yoshiantini as director and choreographer translates the story into a language of movement and emotional rhythm. Each scene is designed so that the audience not only watches but also feels.

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More than 250 people were involved in this production, including young talents from the Cultural Musical Intensive Creative Space program. This involvement opens up opportunities for regeneration in the Indonesian performing arts scene.

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From a musical perspective, the performance is enriched with original songs by Fachir and Simhala Avadana. Songs like Perahu Kertas and Miliaran Manusia serve as emotional anchors throughout the performance.