UKM Teater ESKA, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, has successfully staged a theater performance entitled "Jam Dinding yang Berdetak" at the Gelanggang UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta. The performance is a continuation of the New Members Workshop and serves as the final gateway before the new members are officially inaugurated as Teater ESKA members.

The performance of "Jam Dinding yang Berdetak" was well received by the students and theater community in Yogyakarta and its surroundings. As a result, approximately 400 people came to watch the performance.

"Studi Pentas is the new members' debut performance, aimed at applying the knowledge they have gained during the new members workshop and honing their creativity in both creative and production fields," said Oman Talang, Production Leader of Studi Pentas Teater ESKA.

"The executive board only occupies vital positions such as Production Leader, Stage Manager, Director, Astrada, and Facilities and Infrastructure. The rest of the board provides the new members with the freedom to discover and hone their potential," he added.

Khuluq, the director of the play, expressed his gratitude to all the crew members who enthusiastically participated in the Studi Pentas process and to all the audience members who came to appreciate the performance of "Jam Dinding yang Berdetak".

After Studi Pentas, Khuluq gave his hope to the new members of Teater ESKA, "With the implementation of Studi Pentas, it is hoped that it can become a new breath for Teater ESKA."

"As the title suggests, I hope that after Studi Pentas, our new members will not stop the ticking of their clock," he added.

As for the brief story of the "Jam Dinding yang Berdetak" performance, it goes as follows:

The monetary crisis that hits a country has an impact on the social and economic situation of its people, including the Pattiwel family who has been living their lives for 25 years. When the monetary crisis hits, everything changes, and they become impoverished.

Thomas Pattiwel, who was laid off from his job, becomes frustrated and turns into an alcoholic. He then resorts to having an affair with a wealthy woman to get money. Meanwhile, Marrie, Thomas Pattiwel's wife, only works as a daily laundry worker. Their two children, Magda and Benny, drop out of school due to financial constraints.

In the midst of this situation, the family is filled with conflicts every day. Marrie is always worried about her family's future and becomes frightened. Until finally, Marrie's fear reaches its peak when she sees Thomas' handkerchief stained with blood due to an accident he had while he was out with his mistress.