The new Jaka studio has been established since 1967 under the auspices of Dalya Warsad Darya. Dalang Warsad is one of the senior masterminds in Indramayu District (West Java) who has more than 50 years of playing crack puppet art. Wayang cepak or commonly called wayang pak-pak has been very popular among the people of Indonesia, especially citizens of West Java. This popularity can not be separated from the history of wayang cepak used by Wali Songo to spread the teachings of Islam in Java. Currently, the show is performed regularly at local cultural events such as the Earth Sedekah (before the planting season), Mapak Tambak (post harvest seed 1 month) and Mapak Sri (post harvest). In the event Dalang Warsad plays various stories / legends and legends of Javanese history, mostly from the Babad Tanah Jawi.
Love Dalang Warsad against one of the works of ancestral art to make himself consistently develop the art of cracking. Through the New Jaka studio, Dalang Warsad has formed a community of artisans who have creative and productive young people. , wood carvings and paintings. In addition, Sanggar Jaka Baru also provides experts and simulation rooms for puppet shows to provide training to surrounding communities interested in playing paddles. So far, the performance of the staging simulation is not only interested in the local community, but also the international community like 2016, Jaka Baru Studio has collaborated with Sinar Surya Gamelan Studio from Santa Barbara California (United States). This collaboration took Palagan Nyimas Gandasari in Keraton Kacirebonan Pulasaren Pekalipan, Cirebon regency.
Vision
The making of art crack puppet as a noble cultural heritage of this nation continues to be maintained from generation to generation and known by various international community.
Improving performance cooperation of wayang golek cepak both domestically and abroad;
Strengthening the role of the community to develop the wayang kulit activities;
Selling various products of wayang cepak art with good quality;
Develop a network of cultural activities with cultural communities .
