Pandora is a project-based learning activity from the Dramaturgy course in the English Literature Study Program, Faculty of Adab and Cultural Sciences, Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University. It is conducted in the form of an art performance or film. This year, Pandora, prepared by the 2023 cohort of the English Literature Program, will be held as a stage performance or theater production in the upcoming month of November.

In the process leading up to the Pandora 2025 theater performance, the 2023 cohort students have, of course, been making numerous preparations, including script development, venue booking, and artistic design. The selected actors are undergoing training to enhance their acting skills and deepen their understanding of the characters they portray, with regular rehearsal schedules on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Additionally, they have begun preparing all the decorations that will be used. They continue to strive to ensure that all preparations follow the production timeline they have set and that all actors can portray their respective characters as best as possible, despite facing various challenges.

The challenges encountered during the preparation for the Pandora 2025 theater performance include: actors arriving late to rehearsals; miscommunication between divisions and individuals; lack of proper rehearsal facilities that meet their needs, such as an enclosed space unaffected by weather and free of additional costs; insufficient sponsorship resulting in issues with providing meals; and lack of motivation among some members.

To overcome these challenges, they have sought various solutions, such as: imposing penalties for those who arrive late to rehearsals—like running laps or squatting throughout the session; finding alternative rehearsal spaces that are more suitable, such as Sorowajan field; bringing their own meals; holding daily meetings to reduce miscommunication; and continuously encouraging enthusiasm and motivation among all members.

Despite facing various obstacles, they continue to make their best efforts to prepare all aspects as thoroughly as possible to ensure the successful implementation of the Pandora 2025 theater performance and hope that the production will run according to expectations.
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