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Chapter 5: Performance<br />
A performance is divided into two segments: a comic<br />
story or comedy sketch, and a song and dance section.<br />
The two segments feature the same story or theme.<br />
The comedy sketch is usually acted by 10 to 14 actors.<br />
The theme of the story is presented in a comic sketch<br />
with slapstick comedy and improvised dialogue. A small band plays instrumental music<br />
to<br />
accompany the story and to produce sound effects whenever needed.<br />
The second part in the performance consists of songs and dances that occur a number<br />
of times.<br />
This part is presented by a solo singer and a chorus consisting of about 30 to 40 people<br />
(smaller groups use 10-12 people). The members of the chorus also dance and they are<br />
referred to<br />
as the kelasi or sailors, while the solo or lead singer is known as the tukang karang.<br />
Boria combined entertainment with social criticism. These functions continue to be<br />
important in contemporary performances. The bad effects of gambling or drinking and<br />
even of multiple marriage, for instance, are often highlighted. Boria, still popular in<br />
Penang, remains unique to that state.
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