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Arts
Quarter 4 – Module 5:
Contribution of Philippine
Theater (Gantimpala Theater
Foundation)
ARTS – Grade 10
Quarter 4 – Module 5: Contribution of Philippine Theater (Gantimpala Theater
Foundation)
First Edition, 2020

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Arts
Quarter 4 – Module 5:
Contribution of Philippine
Theater (Gantimpala Theater
Foundation)
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to
use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress
while allowing them to manage their own learning at home.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as
they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different
activities in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be
reminded of the following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any
part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the
exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe hones ty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking
your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are done.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this
module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always
bear in mind that you are not alone. We hope that through this material,
you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep understanding
of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 Let Us Learn
For this module, you will learn to discuss the contribution of Philippine
theater in our society. Specifically, it seeks to achieve the learning
competency, Analyzes the uniqueness of the group that was given recognition
for its performance and explain what component contributed to its selection.
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Are you ready? Let’s do this. Now, let us start learning about this
module. See you and good luck!

Let Us Try
Activity: SAY IT!

Instruction: Write the corresponding TITLE of each movies below its

corresponding image/picture.

__________________ ___________________ __________________

Take 1: Barcelona: A Love Untold- “Huwag mo kong mahalin dahil

mahal kita, mahalin mo ko dahil mahal mo ko.”
Take 2: Diary ng Panget- “Come Here, Body heat… Huwag kang
maarte. Di ka maganda.”
Take 3: My Ex and Why’s- Am I not enough? Pangit ba ko? Kapalit-
palit ba ko?... Then, Why?”

Guide Questions:
1. How did you able to familiarize that picture?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

2. What is your interpretation when you see the famous lines and the
picture?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

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 Let Us Study

Philippine Theater- is the sumtotal of mimetic performances developed and

presented through history on occasions and for purposes
determined by social purpose and need. One of the famous theater
groups in the Philippines is the Gantimpala Theater foundation.
Gantimpala Theater is one of the leading dramatic arts companies in
the country today. It has annual production season that includes the
staging of the Four Classics, Florante at Laura, Kanser, Ibong Adarna,
and El Filibusterismo, plays based on the works of National Artists for
Theater and Literature, original Filipino musicals by new playwrights
based on popular fairy tales and Pinoy folklore. It also partners with
government institutions and private partners in the mounting of special
events. The major elements of theatre are performers, audience,
director, theatre space, design aspects, and texts. Theatre has been an
influential factor in many people's lives. Creativity can flourish,
academics can improve, and means of self-expression can be
developed. It is important to have mandatory theater classes because
when a student participates. They benefit significantly, not only in
terms of exploring the unexplored or hidden ability to act, but also by
shedding the inhibitions associated with performing in front of an
audience. Theater can be influential in all aspects of life. Participating
in theater classes can stimulate student's creativity and thought
process.

Let’s answer.
1. Discuss the component of Philippine theater and Gantimpala theater
foundation’s contribution.

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 Let Us Practice
Activity: LIVE!

Materials: Mobile phone

Instruction
1. Using your mobile phone make a video, reciting a famous line
of your favorite shows. Not more than two minutes.
2. Using of any applications that will enhance your video is
allowed.
3. Any vulgar, and bad actions are not allowed.
4. Then submit your output to your teacher.
5. Output will be graded according to the rubric given below.

Rubric for video making:

CRITERIA Excellent (5pts) Good (3pts) Needs

Improvement (1pt.)
Concept The video clearly The video slightly The video doesn’t
shows the concept. shows the concept. shows the concept.
Quality The quality and The quality and The quality and
materials in the materials in the materials in the
video are very well video are slightly video are
organized and well organized and disorganized and
understandable. understandable. not
understandable.
Effects The video has more The video has 1 The video has no
than 2 effects effect applied. effects applied.
applied.

Let Us Practice More

Activity: TIKTOKERS!

Materials: Mobile Phone

Instruction
1. Make a tiktok video, reciting a famous line of your favorite tiktok
impersonators (your acting skills must see in the video).
2. Any vulgar, and bad pictures are not allowed.
3. Then submit your output to your teacher.
4. Output will be graded according to the rubric given above.

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 Let Us Remember

1. Philippine Theater- is the sum total of mimetic

performances developed and presented through history on occasions
and for purposes determined by social purpose and need.

2. Gantimpala Theater foundation- Gantimpala Theater is one of

the leading dramatic arts companies in the country today. It has
annual production season that includes the staging of the Four
Classics, Florante at Laura, Kanser, Ibong Adarna, and El
Filibusterismo, plays based on the works of National Artists for
Theater and Literature. It also partners with government
institutions and private partners in the mounting of special
events.

3. Major elements of theatre are: performers, audience, director,

theatre space, design aspects, texts.

4. Theatre has been an influential factor in many people's lives.

Creativity can flourish, academics can improve, and means of self-
expression can be developed. It is important to have mandatory
theater classes because when a student participates. They benefit
significantly, not only in terms of exploring the unexplored or hidden
ability to act, but also by the inhibitions associated with performing
in front of an audience. Theater can be influential in all aspects of life.
Participating in theater classes can stimulate student's creativity and
thought process.

Let Us Assess
Direction: Encircle the letter of your answer

1. It is one of the leading dramatic arts companies in the country

today.
a. Gantibang Theater foundation
b. Gantimpla Theater foundation
c. Gandingan Theater foundation
d. Ganun Theater foundation

2. It is the sum total of mimetic performances developed and presented

through history on occasions and for purposes determined by social
purpose and need.
a. American Theater c. theater
b. Gantimpla Theater foundation d. Philippine Theater

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3. These are the elements of theater; except.
a. audience c. performers
b. directors d. camera

4. What are the four classics play based on the works of national artist
for theater and literature?
a. El Filibusterismo, Florante at Laura, Ibong Adarna, Kanser
b. El Filibusterismo, Florante at Nora, Ibong Adarna, Kanser
c. El Filibusterismo, Florante at Laura, Ibong Ddarna, Kanser
d. El Filibusterismo, Florante at Laura, Ibong Adarna, Noli me
Tangere

5. How theater is influential in many people’s lives?

a. Gives us time to relax.
b. It gives us encouragement.
c. It mirrors or portrays of life events.
d. All of the above.

6. Who is the founder of Gantimpala Theater?

a. Tony Espejo c. Tony Labrusca
b. Tony Quangco d. Tony Gonzaga

7. What theater foundation has annual production seasons?

a. American Theater
b. Theater of the Philippines
c. Gantimpala Theater Foundation
d. Cultural Center of the Philippines

8. When does the Gantimpala Theater was founded?

a. 1978 b. 1979 c. 1980 d. 1981

9. Where does the Gantimpala Theater was founded?

a. Cultural Center of the Davao
b. Cultural Center of the Philippines
c. Cultural Center of the Theater
d. Cultural Center of the Gantimpala

10. Who is the greatest influence of Gantimpala Theater foundation?

a. Adarna c. Jose Rizal
b. Ryan Cayabyab d. Tony Espejo

11. One of the elements of theater.

a. audience c. chairs
b. floor d. script

12. What are the four-annual production of Gantimpala Theater?

a. Life of Jose Rizal, Kanser, Ibong Adarna, El Filibusterismo
b. The four classics, Kanser, Ibong Adarna, El Filibusterismo
c. Florante at Laura, Kanser, Ibong Adarna,

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 d. Florante at Laura, Kanser, Ibong Adarna, El Filibusterismo

13. One are the elements of art, except.

a. audience c. sounds
b. actress d. script

14. What are the benefits of performing in a theater?

a. It can develop self-confident
b. It can develop self-motivation
c. Overcoming of fears
d. All of the above

15. All are the benefits of performing theater, except.

a. It can use in crime.
b. Develop skills in memory
c. develop creativity
d. All of the above.

Let Us Enhance

Based on what you have read and understand from the readings above,
describe in your own words the important elements of theater.

1. audience - __________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

2. actress - ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

3. sounds - ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

4. lightings- ___________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

5. director- ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

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 Let Us Reflect
Today you have learned Philippine Theater is a broad kind of art as it
is consisting of different genres. But no matter what genres it shows, it will
always convey a theater act play. As it moves, it portrays emotion as drama
genre shows. It is musical. Also, it mirrors true events in life and in history.
It gives happiness and gives hope for hopeless. As arts inspires and passes
emotion to those who sees and hear it. Feeling is not far from those senses
who is needed in arts. As it gives emotion especially theater act. This module
helped us to know why people likes it and make it passion.

Congratulations! You have accomplished this module and you did a

great job! I hope you enjoy answering this module and continue this
enthusiasm with the following modules. See you! God Bless.

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Let us try:
BARCELONA: A LOVE UNTOLD MY EX AND WHY’S DIARY NG PANGET
Let us study:
Discussion: The major elements of theatre are performers, audience, director, theatre space,
design aspects, and texts. Gantimpala Theater is one of the leading dramatic arts companies in
the country today. It has annual production season that includes the staging of the Four
Classics, Florante at Laura, Kanser, Ibong Adarna, and El Filibusterismo, plays based on the
works of National Artists for Theater and Literature, original Filipino musicals by new
playwrights based on popular fairy tales and Pinoy folklore.
Let us practice:
Student’s output
Let us practice more:
Student’s output
Let us enhance:
Audience- the jury if the theater, the inspiration of the management
Actress- it gives life to the characters portray.
Sounds- it gives energy to the crowd and to the story.
Lightings- it gives the highlights of where the actresses.
Director- the creator and the one who guides the actresses.
Let us Assess:
1. B 11. A
2. D 12. D
3. D 13. D
4. A 14. D
5. D 15.
6. A
7. C
8. A
9. B
10. C
Observations:
1. putting hair
2. the skin of the face was enhance
3. the beard was gone
4. the ears was gone
5. the eyes was enhance
Let’s Test Ourselves
1. B
2. D
3. D
4. D
5. D
Answer Key
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