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This learning kit is an innovative tool produce by the SPDCSS to meet the standards of the K-12
curriculum in providing our students and teachers and meaningful lessons and activities related to
Catholic Faith.
Content Standard:
The learner demonstrates an understanding of common and distinct musical characteristics of South Asia
and the Middle East
Performance Standard:
The Learner performs South Asia and the Middle East music with appropriate pitch, rhythm, expression
and style.
Content/Topic:

FESTIVAL AND THEATRICAL FORMS OF ASIA

Lesson 2: Peking Opera and Kabuki Theatrical Art Forms

Art of Peking Opera

One of the well-known theater art forms in China is the Peking opera or sometimes called Beijing opera.
It combines music, vocal performances, pantomime, dance, and even acrobatic movements. Its history
dates back to the late eighteenth century. Its full theatrical development and recognition has occurred
during the mid-nineteenth century. During the Qing dynasty, this theatrical art form became extremely
prevalent until it became one of the best art treasures of China.

Performers' Training

Performers are usually hand picked by a master teacher at a young age. This was indeed a sac rifice for a
performer due to its te dious practice for seven years, with their parents' permission. In 1911, formal
school trainings were or ganized. They rose as early as five o'clock in the morning for their ex ercises.
Acting and combat skills were their daytime tasks while the senior students are assigned to perform
outside theaters at night.

Performers' Role
1. Sheng is the main male lead role.
Xiaosheng - The actor is commonly involved with beautiful women. He has the virtual image of being
handsome and young. He sings in a high, shrill voice.
Wusheng - The combative character with great skills in martial arts. He is trained to do acrobats and has
a natural voice in singing.
Laosheng - The dignified older role. He has a gentle and cultivated disposition in life. He wears sensible
costumes.

2. Tan or Dan is the female character.

Huadan-The vivacious and unmarried woman
Laodan- The old woman
Wudan-The martial woman
Qingyi - The virtuous and elite woman
Daomadan warrior The female
Guimendan - The young married girl or woman

3. Ching or Jing plays the primary and secondary roles; it entails a forceful character to play this kind of
character. One must possess a strong voice to be able to exaggerate the gestures. His face is red as a
symbol of loyalty and goodness; white signifies evil, and black connotes integrity.

4. Chou plays the jester or clown role; he usually takes the secondary role whose name also means
"ugly." It connotes the clown's combination of ugliness and laughter which can drive away the evil spirits.

Wu as a warrior
Lao as an elderly person
Xiao as a young person

PEKING OPERA COSTUME

1. Mang- This is a court robe worn only by imperial family members, prime ministers or generals. Plain
black muslin hat, Thick black beard, jade bells, Red Color.
2. Pei – this is worn as casual clothing by imperial members or upper-class presons. Seve star diadem,
Decorative cape, Firm armor.
3. Kao- This is a kind of armor, worn by warriors. Datou, Pink color and peony patterns.
4. Zhezi- This is worn as a casual clothes by the middle class and ordinary persons. Duck tail clothing,
Light blue zhezi, good fortune.

ART OF JAPANESE KABUKI

In the early 1600s, kabuki began as a form of theater in Japan and is still performed today. This traditional
theater uses extravagant makeup and costumes. It has a unique kind of music and an all-male cast. A
woman named Okuni created the kabuki theater, but shortly after it became popular women were banned
from performing.
Aside for being known with performers' elaborate makeup, the kabuki theater is also known for its drama
style. Sometimes kabuki is translated as "the art of singing and dancing."

The audience already knows the plot because the stories are well-known myths and historical epics. The
audience is there to view the performer's mastery of their stylized traditional vocal patterns, movements,
strange costumes, and makeup, as they portray the legendary roles in a larger-than-life fashion.
STAGE PRODUCTION

Part of the Stage

1. Honbutai “true stage”
2. Seri “lift”
3. Mawaributai “revolving stage”
4. Hanamichi “flower path”
5. Suppon “terrapin”
6. Yuka “the floor”
7. Kuromisu “black bamboo curtain”
8. Kakesuji

Basic Process of Kabuki Makeup

1. The face and neck are first covered with oil and then
with a thick covering of white cream called oshiroi. If a
female role is played, the oshiroi will also extend a long way down the back because the kimono has a
low back-collar line.
2. The white base destroys the actor's features, especially the lips and eyebrows.
3. Eyebrows are painted on. Somehow higher than actual eyebrows, and the eyes are subtly lined in black
for men and red for women.
4. Lip rouge and black are used to create a downward curve to the mouths of men.
5. The mouths of the women are red and made smaller, with slightly thicker lower lip, which the Japanese
believe to be the ideal feminine beauty.

The kabuki makeup or kesho can be divided into two distinct styles:
1. The standard makeup, employed for the majority of characters
2. The kumadori style, which is used for superheroes and villains

COSTUMES
ACTIVITY 1

ACTIVITY 2
ACTIVITY 1

ACTIVITY 2
PERFORMANCE: Present your own atleast 2 minute Kabuki Play. Creativity ir required in the
presentation.