FIB UNDIP – The proud achievement was again made by the students of the Faculty of Cultural Studies of Diponegoro University. Emka Theater succeeded in performing brilliantly in the Semarang Theater Festival which was held on October 26, 2025 at Raden Saleh Cultural Park, Semarang.
In the event held by the Semarang Arts Council, the Emka Theater successfully won the 1st place in the Semarang City Theater Performance, as well as winning a number of prestigious subcategory awards.
Award Dominance in Various Categories
Not only came out as the main champion, Emka Theater also carved out achievements in various subcategories. The play titled “Sepotong Kursi Untuk Dibagi-bagi” was named the Best Script. In addition, the production team also won the Best Light Arranger, Best Costume Arranger, and Best Female Actor awards.
This achievement is proof of solid collective work between the cast, crew, and creative team of the Emka Theater. Each element of the performance is mature and reinforces each other, resulting in a staging that is not only artistically strong, but also emotionally touching.
Social Criticism from the Point of View of City Trams
The play “A Piece of Chair to Be Shared” raises social criticism that is close to urban reality. The story is presented from the point of view of the city’s homeless, those who are often marginalized, ignored, but still struggle to survive. With an honest approach and as it is, this play invites the audience to see the human side that often escapes attention.
The script and directing of this play was worked on by Damar Hisyam, a student of the Indonesian Literature Study Program class of 2022. Through his work, Damar succeeded in voicing social anxiety with a straightforward, relevant, and easy-to-understand theater language, without losing the depth of meaning.
Emka Theater Won the Semarang Theater Festival 2025 (Photo: Public Relations FIB Undip)
FIB Undip Student Work Room
The success of the Emka Theater is a reflection of the academic and creative climate at FIB Undip which continues to encourage students to express themselves and create. Theater is not only an art space, but also a medium for social reflection and constructive criticism.
One of the representatives of the Emka Theater expressed his hope that this achievement would be a spark for the spirit.
“Hopefully Emka’s friends will continue to be more enthusiastic to work and continue to introduce theaters that can be enjoyed by many people,” said Loveo Rose Zoya Siregar, a student of the FIB Undip History study program.
Appreciation for Emka Theater
FIB Undip expressed its highest appreciation for the achievements of the Emka Theater. This victory is not just a row of trophies, but also proof that FIB students are able to present valuable works of art, sensitive to social reality, and relevant to people’s lives.
This achievement is expected to be an inspiration for other students to continue working, dare to speak up, and make art a living dialogue space. FIB Undip is proud, Emka Theater also goes further. Congratulations!