Joned Suryatmoko

Actor, theatermaker, scriptwriter, and researched with a focus on the limits of theater and performing arts, nationality, and gender issues. He created Gardanalla theater group in 1997, creating performances and building network with various communities, from indigenous communities, youth groups, sex workers, LGBT communities, vagrant children, and disabled communities. More than just an artist, he also works as a consultant for local and international institutions, especially for community-based media programs. Joned once occupied the role of Director for Indonesian Dramatic Reading Festival (IDRF) and theater specialist in Creative Community Program created by Yayasan Kelola and World Bank. He is currently the Director of Konferensi Pertunjukan dan Teater Indonesia. Furthermore, he has published several play scripts and acted in several Indonesian films.