Teks, Konteks, Dan Pola Kebertahanan Wayang Kulit Betawi

This study aims to identify the way Betawi puppets has survived and what efforts need to take. The method used was a qualitative one with a structural approach and quantitative method. The study focused on the text, context, as well as patterns of Betawi puppet’s way to survive. This study proved that Betawi puppet has been marginalized. If in the eighties, the puppet performance could appear two or three times a month, in 2013?2014 there is only one performance in a year. In fact, the order came from government agencies such as Museum Wayang, and none from its own society. This indicates that the Betawi puppet was demoted by Betawi ethnic community itself and the society in general. This concern conditions is increasingly discernable with Betawi puppetry inheritance system. Recently the Betawi puppeteers on average are elders. In preserving Betawi puppet, the puppeteers must make inovation just like what Sukarlana has been doing and preservation efforts revitalitation and actualization.