THE CREATION OF CONTEMPORARY MOR LAM PLEARN OF SANG SINSAI’S HOOP TAEM

Abstract

The objective of this research article were to create contemporary Morlam Plearn from the Hoop Taem of Sang Sinsai literature analysis. Data were collected by using Documentary Studies, observation, interview, group discussion and workshop. The delimitation of this research was considered 5 temples that have Sang Sinsai’s Hoop Taem especially in Kinnaree path part. There were 43 informants in this study which are 5 of Key-Informants, 18 of Casual Informants, and 20 of general informants. The information validity and reliability were tested by triangulation, Analytic Induction, and Content Analysis. The study found that the Sang Sinsai’s Hoop Taem analysis led to contemporary Morlam Plearn. In dancing style, there were 120 of new dancing patterns created by based on the model of Mrs. Chawiwan Phantu’s Isan dancing style. Even though the new patterns of dancing were blended with western style of dancing especially ballet like tiptoes standing, foot step and dancing movement, this dance remained the original unique style of Lam Plearn. Music styles in this performance were rearranged in contemporary style, but it still remained Lam Plearn as a main rhythm along the show. The story of Sang Sinsai in Kinnaree path part was adapted to Klonlam texts as a play based on Jinda Duangjai’s model. Cool tones of color such as Indigo, yellow, white, green, brown, and black which present on Sim wall were adapted to the stages and scenes for the realistical show. The custom which is used in this show were designed by Hoop Taem’s characters based on the researcher’s imagination. The customs in this show were mainly held on indigo, green, and yellow according to Hoop Taem