10 Papuan Children Perform in Broadway Mainstage International Show Jakarta
Jakarta, July 3, 2025 - PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) supports ten children from the Sekolah Asrama Taruna Papua (SATP) in Timika, Central Papua to participating in an international-standard musical theatre workshop and performance titled Broadway Mainstage Jakarta.
SATP is a boarding school-based with Superior accreditation built by PTFI through the Amungme and Kamoro Community Empowerment Foundation (YPMAK). SATP is provided free of charge for Papuan children from the Kamoro and Amungme tribes, as well as 5 other related tribes.
PTFI Vice President Corporate Communications, Katri Krisnati said this effort is part of PTFI's commitment to provide quality education for Papuan children, "PTFI provides the widest possible space for them to develop themselves, one of which is through the arts."
Through a five-day workshop from Monday-Friday, June 23-27, 2025, SATP elementary and junior high school students along with 14 other participants from Jakarta, Surabaya, Bali, to Japan and the United States followed a series of rigorous exercises from morning to evening. They were required to master the songs and performance scenes.
Katri expressed her pride and admiration to see the Broadway performance by the children of SATP, Timika, "Within five days they were able to adapt, communicate and socialize with new friends. Seeing them having fun and performing confidently on stage is a source of pride for us."
This year is the second time SATP children have performed on the Indonesian Broadway stage, following a performance in 2024 which was attended by ten SATP children.
Before attending the workshop in Jakarta, SATP students were required to participate in a selection process and compete with dozens of other students in an audition held at the school.
One of SATP's junior high school students from the Amungme tribe, Titita Omaleng, who played the role of The Dodgers, said she was very happy and enjoyed her new experience. "I learned to always be confident and believe that we can give our best. Thank you, Freeport Indonesia, for giving us the opportunity to participate in this event, and for continuing to support Papuan children in their work," Titita said.
Camp Broadway Indonesia (CBI) Artistic Director Adit Marciano said he was very proud to witness the SATP students' performance. "Our mission is to provide this transformative opportunity to more young Indonesians, this year we are honored to welcome back 10 talented children from SATP Timika along with other participants," said Adit.
In closing, audience member Velix Wanggai, who is the former Pj. Governor of Papua Mountains complimented the SATP children on their performance and expressed his appreciation to PTFI. "I really appreciate PTFI's tremendous efforts and support in fostering Papuan children from various tribes, such as in this Broadway Mainstage event," said Velix, who now serves as Director General of Economic Development and Community Empowerment of the Ministry of Transmigration.
"We are committed to continue supporting Papuan children to improve their abilities and develop their talents. Hopefully this endeavor can bring goodness and progress to Papuan children," he concluded.
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