Abstract:
The objective of this thesis is to discover styles and concepts of the creation of Thai contemporary musical: The Pioneer of Contemporary Dance Artist in Thailand. The research methodologies are creative research and qualitative research, including data collection from documents, academic textbooks, interviews of individuals related to the research, information media, field survey, observation, and criteria on model dance artist standard. Such data was analyzed for studying models and components of performance and also trying to create performances, including developing, amending, improving performances, presenting creative performances to the public, and summarizing the findings of the research. According to the findings, it was found that the creation of Thai contemporary musical: The Pioneer of Contemporary Dance Artist in Thailand was analyzed based on the concepts of artist standard criteria. The performance consists of 3 acts, dividing into 11 episodes. It was studied based on the acting composition which is comprised of 1) the creation of performance script in a form of collage according to the artist standard criteria, 2) use of various skilled performers, 3) style presentation through contemporary and post-modern dance, 4) various designs of music for performance, 5) design of props and performance craft representing symbolic interpretation and performing arts communication, 6) creative design of stage for facilitating full body movement of performers, 7) design of costumes in the concept of minimalism, and 8) design of light and special effect techniques by using the variety of light color theory. In addition, concepts of performance creation also emphasize on 9 aspects as follows; 1) focus on creativity of the musical, 2) use of variety of performing styles, 3) application of performing arts communication theory, 4) application of dance and visual arts, 5) use of symbols for communication, 6) reflection of dance artist identity, 7) reflection of social condition, 8) focus on morality and ethics, and 9) cultural diversity. All of these findings are consistent with the objectives of the thesis.