ABSTRACT
For 45 years, Ketoprak Rukun Karya has shown its existence in the tradition of performing arts. The age of almost half a century has forced this troupe to adapt to the advanced times. This paper aims to describe the changes in the traditional ketoprak art performances of Sumenep Madura in the current postmodern era. This study uses a historical method consisting of heuristics (collection of sources), criticism, interpretation (analysis and synthesis of facts), and historiography. The perspective used is art history combined with an anthropological approach. This study found that there has been a change in the form of performances in Ketoprak Rukun Karya. From what was originally very traditional then changed to more modern following the changing times. This can be seen from the substance of the story, new characters, stage form, lighting, musical instruments, to promotions carried out before the performance. These changes are influenced by technological developments that were present during the postmodern era. However, this group has never escaped the traditional forms of the ketoprak performances.
