Rachel Pang - RiBut 雷雨 by Caoyu
On 28 June 2025, RiBut , an adaptation of Cao Yu’s classic Chinese play Lei Yu 《雷雨》 , was performed by Group 1 of ASWARA’s Diploma in Theatre students at Panggung Eksperimen, ASWARA. The show was part of their final year assessment (PeTA) presentation. Directed by Aish Mirza and Gloria Mujan, this performance focused on emotional tension, character conflict and moral breakdowns within a traditionalist family. The story revolves around past secrets, forbidden relationships and tragic consequences, all unfolding within a single stormy night. The actor’s emotional delivery and natural performance helped to show the depth of each character’s struggle. This critique focuses on how the acting and directing shaped the emotional weight of the performance. The actor playing Fanyi showed deep emotional layers. Her facial expressions and body language reflected frustration, jealousy and quiet heartbreak. Although she had feelings for Zhou Ping, she knew he had move...