Teater Pandora is a platform for project-based learning activities for students in the English Literature Study Program at UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, guided by Dr. Danial Hidayatullah, SS., M.Hum. In their Dramatic Performance course, each cohort can choose to either stage a play or screen a film. This year, the English Literature students from the 2021 cohort decided to screen a film titled "Hikayat Para Keparat," involving 79 students in its production. "Hikayat Para Keparat" is an adaptation of Bertolt Brecht's work titled "The Threepenny Opera" and was screened on September 9, 2023, at Taman Budaya Yogyakarta.

The film "Hikayat Para Keparat," produced by the 2021 English Literature students, falls under the genres of drama and dark comedy, with a duration of 1 hour and 5 minutes. Interestingly, the film explores life issues that can be found in our surroundings. It tells the story of Chandra, who marries Putri, the only daughter of Mr. Somad. Putri's parents, who disapprove of the marriage, try to find ways to separate Chandra and Putri. Devious schemes are hatched by Mr. Somad and his wife to force Chandra and Putri to part ways. They succeed in getting Chandra imprisoned, but Chandra's name wouldn't be Chandra if he couldn't escape from jail. The film narrates the ultimate fate of Chandra and Putri.

The film production process began in December 2022 with conceptual planning, fundraising, and scriptwriting activities. Then, on June 22, 2023, the filming process for "Hikayat Para Keparat" began, taking approximately two weeks. This was followed by the editing process and the planning of the film screening event. Teater Pandora ultimately decided to screen the film at Taman Budaya Yogyakarta on September 9, 2023. Throughout the film production process, Teater Pandora faced many obstacles and challenges. However, their efforts paid off, and the screening of "Hikayat Para Keparat" went smoothly.

The screening of "Hikayat Para Keparat" was attended by hundreds of viewers. One of the honored guests present was Dr. Hilmy Muhammad, M.A., a member of the Regional Representative Council (DPD RI). Another honored guest was Ishadi Zayid, SH, the Head of the Sleman Tourism Office. The event began with opening remarks from Taufan Amar Ma’ruf, the Production Manager, followed by Ulyati Retno Sari, M. Hum, the Head of the English Literature Study Program at UIN Sunan Kalijaga. Ishadi Zayid, SH, the Head of the Sleman Tourism Office, also expressed his appreciation for the young generation, especially the 2021 English Literature students, for their efforts to preserve culture and use Taman Budaya Yogyakarta as the best place to screen the film. The event continued with a speech by Prof. Dr. Phil. Al Makin, S. Ag., M.A., the Rector of UIN Sunan Kalijaga, who also opened the screening of "Hikayat Para Keparat." In his speech, he congratulated Teater Pandora's 2021 cohort for the screening of their adaptation of Bertolt Brecht's work. The film screening event was also attended by English Literature professors at UIN Sunan Kalijaga, representatives from the Student Executive Board (DEMA) and the Student Association (HMPS), as well as representatives from other universities such as UNY, UGM, USD, UTY, STBA-LIA, UNRIYO, and UAD.

The screening of "Hikayat Para Keparat" lasted for approximately 2 hours and concluded with a brief interview with the actors, followed by a special performance by Teater Pandora, where they sang the official soundtrack of "Hikayat Para Keparat" titled "Cinta Abadi" (Eternal Love). (zahra)