Name: Chrissia Rose D.

Naquila Date: 05/23/23

Section: 10-Capangpangan Teacher: Mrs. Rose Ann Cañ ete

Philippine Theater, Performing Groups,

and Selected Original Performances
SUMMARY
 From original plays that showcase Philippine themes and settings, to renowned theater
classics that have been staged for centuries – this is the range of productions.
 Contemporary musicals from London's West End or Broadway are additionally produced
by them. Many U.S. and European theatre styles and scripts came to this location when
American forces were in the Philippines for half a century during the 1900s.
 William Shakespeare's plays were part of the classics among them. Besides the plays
created by outstanding American playwrights.
 The desire of Zenaida Amador, a theater director to showcase top performances from
Broadway and London's West End in front of Filipino audiences was fulfilled by
Repertory Philippines in 1967. In order to produce and stage exceptional productions, she
founded a theater company in the Philippines.
 A company that stages English-language plays and musicals the entire year was
established by Amador together with actress Baby Barredo under the name Repertory
Philippines.
 Starting out as a child lead actor in productions of Repertory Philippines, Lea Salonga is
now a multi-award-winning theater actress and singer. It was during the 90s when there
existed a theater group from Philippines and a trend towards creating original musicals
which espoused strong values oriented towards children and their families emerged
within various orchestras including those utilizing trumpets.
 Monique Wilson founded New Voice Company back in 1994 and it has since played a
unique role in the Philippine theater scene, while The Philippine Opera Company (POC)
was founded in 1999 by a band of dedicated classically-trained vocalists led by soprano
Karla Gutierrez as its artistic directress.
 Both local Filipinos as well as foreign individuals are being developed by the POC into
presenters or attendee at a classic musical performance, and inception and establishment
back in 2007 saw Michael Williams take charge as Artistic Director at coveted Theatre
down south.
POST TEST
1. What are the different art forms that all come together in the production of a theater
performance?
- The production of a theater involves 6 unique art forms including line, shape,
space, color, texture, and form or volume.
2. Name the two Philippine theater groups that present original and adapted plays in
Filipino?
- One Philippine theater group that presents original and adapted plays in Filipino is
Tanghalang Pillipino, which serves as the resident theater company of the Cultural
Center of the Philippines. Another group is the Philippine Educational Theater
Association (PETA), which is known for their socially relevant and thought-
provoking productions
3. Name at least three other active theater groups in the country that stage theater
productions, primarily in English.
- PETA, Tanghalang Pilipino, and Repertory Philippines.
4. Cite the achievements of Filipina theater actress Lea Salonga
- A singer and theater actress with numerous awards, Lea Salonga began her journey
by starring as a child lead in productions of Repertory Philippines. She then
became a global stage sensation when she played the lead role of Kim in Miss
Saigon.
5. Who is the overall “conductor” of a theater production
- The director.
6. Name at least five other roles that are needed in mounting a production on stage. Briefly
describe the main task involved in these roles.
 Stage Manager – responsible for coordinating and organizing all aspects of the
production.
 Lighting Designer – responsible for creating the visual mood and atmosphere.
 Costume designer – designs all of the costumes needed for the production.
 Director – directs the artistic vision of the production, including managing the
actors and coordinating with designers and other personnel.
 Sound Designer – creates all of the sound effects and music for the production,
including soundtracks, dialogue, and various sound effects.
7. Illustrate how the different elements of art are also used in the theater to communicate the
meaning of the performance. Choose 3 elements and explain
 Color - theater utilizes colors to generate a certain mood and communicate
emotions. By altering the color of the lighting design on the stage, props and
costumes, a specific environment can be created. Atmosphere. A bright red
tone could signify a sense of risk or thrill whereas a dark blue hue might
depict sadness or grief.
  Lines – can be used to create visual interest and movement on stage, and can
also be used to express emotion or characterization.
 Forms - form is important in creating the illusion of three-dimensional space
on a stage. Distorted or exaggerated forms can represent characters as well,
such as conveying abstract emotions through shape.
8. Choose one stage performance that you found interesting or entertaining (whether live or
on YouTube). Explain the uniqueness of that particular original performance.
- What I appreciated about the original staging of A Midsummer Night's Dream was
how it incorporated magical elements including fairies and spells which were not
commonly seen in plays from back then, and it integrated various genres of drama
such as romance and comedy with tragedy in a way that was atypical for plays
during this era.
9. Explain how you have come to appreciate theater and stage performances. Cite an
example.
- Being captivated by various elements like storytelling, acting or set design is truly
enjoyable. Moreover, the impact of theater on viewers is enhanced by its live and
interactive nature creating a unique experience. There's a widely appreciated stage
performance called the musical Hamilton, and the show's unique mix of hip-hop
music and historical events combined with a diverse range of actors in the cast has
garnered interest from audiences across multiple backgrounds.
10 Describe your experience creating and performing in an original performance, either
individually or with a group
- Even though I haven't done it before myself, if you ask me to imagine creating and
delivering an authentic performance, then I would say that doing so would be quite
exhilarating, requiring imagination as well as collaboration. Creating a
performance can be both gratifying and difficult, regardless of whether you are
doing it alone or in collaboration with others.

Roles in a Stage Production

SUMMARY
 Producer – in a professional stage production, the producer takes the play from a mere
concept to an actual finished presentation.
 Director – is the overall artistic coordination of the entire production.
 Playwright – for a script intended for stage performance, the writer of the script is more
specifically called a playwright.
  Set Designer – the concept and creation of the physical stage setup is the task of the set
designer.
 Lighting Designer – coordinating closely with the set designer is the lighting designer.
 Sound Designer – similar to the lighting designer, the sound designer serves a vital role in
creating and enhancing the atmosphere of the performance.
 Production Manager – coordinating all the complex behind-the-scenes details of staging a
play is the production manager.
 Technical director – shadows the play’s director throughout the entire production process.
 Choreographer – plans out all the dance steps to suit the music.
 Makeup designer – as the costume designer deliberates on the characters’ main attire.
 In terms of Filipino folk literature's highest point - that would be epic poetry; renowned
for its depictions of adventure and romance.
 A native courtship custom originally incorporated the use of the Duplo. The performance
involves a debate that unfolds through song and dance with lyrics structured as poetry
addressed to the woman who is being wooed.
 The play Moro-moro gained fame during the Spanish regime in the Philippines.
 In Senakulo or the Passion Play, Jesus Christ's life and death are represented through a
religious performance, while in the Philippines there is an extensive collection of
traditional folk dances that are still performed as part of cultural events.
 Theatergoers can see the influence of vaudeville on Bodabil which was inspired by this
American pre-war era art form.
 The sarsuwela is a three-act melodrama which uses both spoken and sung words.

POST TEST
1. Name three different art forms that all come together in the production of a theater
performance? (2 points)
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2. Name at least three roles that are needed in mounting a production on stage. Briefly
describe the main task involved in this role. (2 points)
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3. As learned in Module 1 and applied in Module 2, explain how different elements of art
are used to communicate the meaning of a stage performance. (2 points)
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4. Explain the uniqueness of an original performance you have watched or participated in.
Name the play and the performing group. (2 points)
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5. Explain how you now better appreciate theater and stage performances. Cite an example.
(2 points)
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