Transformation of Kakawin Arjunawiwāha into the Scenario Text of Wayang Kulit Purwa Performance Lakon Harjuna Wiwaha

The scenario text for the wayang kulit purwa performance of the story of Harjuna Wiwaha by Wignyosoetarno appears to have a similar structure and texture to the narrative text of Kakawin Arjunawiwāha by Mpu Kanwa. This research examines this issue. It asks (1) what is the plot of Kakawin Arjunawiwāha and Pakem Pedhalangan Ringgit Purwa Lampahan Harjuna Wiwaha, are there similarities or are they different; and (2) what forms of transformation are seen in the two texts? This research uses a qualitative approach, with analysis based on the Transformation theory proposed by Bandem. Research data was collected through a literature study. Data analysis was carried out in stages: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. It concludes that the script of wayang kulit purwa’s performance with the story of Harjuna Wiwaha has the same plot and events as the Kakawin Arjunawiwāha text. There are changes, additions, and reductions to the story structure, in terms of scenes, characterization and events in the story. Additions occur in scenes, characters, character names, place names, names of supernatural powers, and events in the story. Reductions occur regarding character names, weapon names, and events in the story. Most transformations relate to the texture of the story, especially in the aspects of puppetry discourse such as the puppeteer’s narrative and the wayang character’s dialogue/monologue. Some are revealed implicitly, and some explicitly