Fungsi Teater Rakyat Ubrug Bagi Masyarakat Banten

The purpose of this research is to describe the functions of the ubrug folk theater for Bantenese people. This study uses function theory and cultural studies. The data resources for the article is Mang Cantel’s Ubrug folk theater because it still often accepts the offer to perform on stage in wedding events in the area around Serang and Pandeglang. The method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative method. Meanwhile, the data collecting techniques are recording, interviewing, observing, making a transcription, and translating. The result of this research shows that ubrug folk theater has several functions for Bantenese people. The first function of ubrug is as a preservation media for Bantenese languages which are Serang Javanese and Banten Sundanese. Moreover, ubrug has become the media in moral education, media in a publicizing government program such as family planning (KB), and media of entertainment.