Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV – MIMAROPA
SICSICAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
City of Puerto Princesa

Detailed Lesson Plan in MAPEH- ARTS

Content Standard: The learner realizes how theatrical elements (sound, music, gesture,
movement, and costume) affect the creation and communication of meaning in a theater
play/performance incorporated with media.
-identifies theater and performance as a synthesis of arts
Performance Standard:
1. Create appropriate costumes, props, set accessories, costumes, improvised lighting and
other décor for Philippine plays,
2. Create/improvise appropriate sound, music, gesture, and movements for a chosen
theatrical composition
3. Participate in an original performance inspired by local Philippine stories, myths, and
events relevant to current issues.

I. Objectives
At the end of the 60-minute discussion, the learners are expected to;

• Be familiar with the different Philippine theater and performing groups

• Realize how arts played an important role in Philippine operas by recognizing
the different production roles.
• Imitate the facial expressions and actions of the actresses and actors based on
the popular scenes of certain Philippine Operas

II. Subject Matter

A. Topic: Original Performance with the Use of Media
• Philippine theater and performing groups
• Roles in production

B. Materials: Photograph of Lea Salonga and other well-known Philippine

theatre personalities
Sample souvenir programs from any theater productions
Short video clips of famous Philippine operas
C. Reference: Arts Grade 10 Learner’s Material
Pages 300-313

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 III. Procedure

Teacher’s Activity Learner’s Activity

A. Daily Routine
• Prayer
• Greetings
• Checking of Attendance

B. Motivation
“FACEBOOK Opera”

Before we start our discussion, I

will conduct a survey to know how
well you’re familiar with Philippine
opera personalities. But our activity
has a small twist. Since you are a
fan of Facebook and I know that
you are all familiar with the
different reactions such as like, love,
sad, laugh and angry react, we will
only be using the love react and sad
react. You will raise the love react,
if you are familiar with the video or
picture that I’m going to show you
while sad react if you’re not familiar
with it. After each video or pictures
presented to you, I will ask you
about your thoughts of what you
have seen.

1. (Present to the class the

photographs of Lea Salonga and
other theater personalities, if
available.
2. (plays video clips of Miss
Saigon, Les Miserables, Flower
Drum Song, Annie?
3. Mulan and Aladdin? (play a
short video clip)
4. Have you watched any live
theater performance? If yes,
describe the experience.

C. Presentation of the Lesson

Theater is the one major art form that

brings together all the other art forms- from
painting and sculpture to installation art, to
music, to dance, to literature, even to
computer arts-in a single production.

What is the other description of theater?

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 A story is acted out on stage (or
other performance area) by actors
portraying the characters, bringing
them to life and developing the plot
through dialogue and actions, and
sometimes through song and/or
dance.

Very good. What contributes to the vivid

theater experience?

Stage sets and props, the lighting, the

background music and sound effects,
the costumes and accessories and in
recent decades, computer-generated
visual effects and mechanized sets
contribute to the vivid theater
experience.

That’s right! What can you say about the

Philippine theater?

The Philippines has a rich and

thriving theater industry. Productions
range from original plays with
Philippine themes and settings, to
renowned theater classics from past
centuries to contemporary musicals
from Broadway or London’s West
End.

That’s right! On our history, how long did

American stayed here in Philippines?

They stayed here for 44 years.

Very good. What are the customs and

traditions that we gained from them?

We gained a lot from them including

the different theater forms and
scripts. Among them were the
classics, such as the plays of William
Shakespeare, as well as the works of
great American playwrights. And at
the same time, local theater groups
staged original Philippine zarzuelas
which were plays performed in song,
similar to the European opera.

Modern theater groups have continued to

express the distinctly Philippine
interpretation of both originally written
plays as well as adaptations of foreign
works translated into Filipino. At the
forefront of these are the Philippine

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 Educational Theater Association (PETA)
and Tanghalang Pilipino. What are these?

PETA was founded in 1967 by

Cecile Guidote-Alvarez and
Tanghalang Pilipino was the resident
theater company of the Cultural
Center of the Philippines founded in
1987.

What about their productions?

The production of these groups span

the range from daring new
presentations of classical works, to
the spectacle of Philippine myths and
legends, to commentaries on current
social and political issues.

What is Repertory Philippines?

Repertory Philippines is a company

that did not only staged English-
language plays and musicals year-
round but trained actors and
actresses as well. It was founded by
Zenaida Amador together with
actress Baby Barredo.

Very good. This is where Lea Salonga

started her career as a child lead in
productions. From there, she went on to
become an international stage superstar in
the lead role of Kim in Miss Saigon that put
the Philippines in the world map in terms of
theater talent.

What is one of the notable achievements of

Repertory?

It was the 1993 staging of the

international hit musical Les
Miserables in Manila with an all-
Filipino cast and production team.

Very good. What about its achievement in

2009 season?

They added a Filipino classic in

English to its productions called A
Portrait of the Artist as Filipino, by
National Artist Nick Joaquin.

That’s right! Up to now, it continues to

offer a mix of productions ranging from

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 literary classics to contemporary satires,
comedies and musicals.

In the 1990s, what is the emerging

Philippine theater group?

The Trumpets began mounting grand

productions of originally written
musicals with a slant towards good
values for children and the whole
family.

That’s right! What are some of its plays?

Joseph the Dreamer; First Name;

The Lion, the Witch, and the
Wardrobe; Little Mermaid; Honk;
N.O.A.H; and The Bluebird of
Happiness.

Very good! Also making its own distinct

contribution to the Philippine theater scene
is New Voice Company. What is this?
It was established in 1994 by
Monique Wilson- also a Repertory
Philippines protegee who went on to
star on the international stage. It has
earned a reputation for staging
thought-provoking productions on
“controversial” and profound topics.

How about the Philippine Opera Company?

It was founded in 1999 by a group of

dedicated classically-trained singers,
led by soprano Karla Gutierrez as
artistic directress. It seeks to develop
performers as well as audiences for
classical music performances, both
foreign and Filipino.

Very good. And the last performing group

is Theater Down South. What is all about
it?

It was founded in 2007 with

Philippine theater mainstay Michael
Williams as artistic director. The
vision of the company was to widen
the reach of stage productions
beyond the traditional centers in
Metro Manila, and therefore develop
a broader audience base.

What can you say to the different

performing groups that we have discussed?

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 They adapted plays from other
countries and based on the pictures
and videos you have shown us, they
have a produced a very creative
opera.

That’s good to hear! Now, there are people

behind the creativity of operas, and we will
also discuss that today. Are you ready?

Yes Ma’am.

Who can give the first basic role?

The first one is producer.

What does he do?

In a professional stage production,

this is the person who takes the play
from a mere concept to an actual
finished presentation. He or she
chooses all the team members and
assigns them their functions and
oversees the casting of the actors and
actresses for the different roles. He
or she also decides on major
logistical matters like when and
where the play will be staged, the
production schedule, and in most
cases either finances, all the
production costs or else sources the
funds needed.

Very good! Next, is the Director. What

does he do?

He is the overall artistic coordinator

of the entire production. Like a
conductor of an orchestra, he or she
has a vision of the desired total effect
and impact of the performance. With
the play’s script serving as a
“musical score”, the director ensures
that each one in the production “hits
all the right notes” to create a
cohesive, seamless performance that
will engage the audience.

Very good. What else?

The director instructs and guides the

actors as to the delivery of their lines

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 of dialogue; their positions and
movements on stage (called
blocking); the thoughts or feelings
they are to convey through tone
voice, facial expression, and
gestures.

That’s right! What about the playwright?

For a script intended for stage

performance, the writer of the script
is more specifically called a
playwright. The initial concept or
plot may be original, and then
developed into a play script, or it
may be based on an existing story or
another play which the playwright
will then adapt to present in a new
way.

Why is it that the script is considered to be

the basis of the entire production?

Because it contains the exact lines of

dialogue that each character will
memorize and deliver on stage, often
with notes on tone of voice, facial
expression, and even movement or
blocking. It also provides a clear
description of the set, props, and
lighting to be used in each scene.

How about the set designer?

His task is the concept and creation

of the physical stage setup. He/she
builds the set that will stimulate the
world that the play’s characters are
supposed to live in. The set may be
realistic and filled with authentic
details, or it may be minimalist,
merely suggesting the setting with a
few pieces of furniture or props and
a simple backdrop. In either case, the
set designer ensures that the set will
enable the actors to move about
easily and naturally to make their
roles believable, and will truly
provide the ambience on stage that
the director and the playwright
intend.

How about the lighting designer?

The lighting designer coordinates

closely with the set designer.
Lighting is critical in creating the

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 mood of each scene in the play,
highlighting a dramatic moment,
signaling the entrance of a character,
focusing attention on a specific spot
on stage, or even providing the
blanket of darkness for set and prop
changes.

Colored lights or filters may be used,

as well as special effects such as
gradual dimming or brightening, a
speckled effect like sunlight through
leaves, or flickering lights. The
lightning designer plans all these and
adds detailed notes on the script for
the lighting crew to follow during
rehearsals and the actual
performance.

Very good! Next is the Sound designer.

The sound designer serves a vital

role in creating and enhancing the
atmosphere of the performance.
Sound, in this case, includes music
both on stage and as background,
which the sound designer may need
to source to suit the general time and
place of the play, as well as
particular scenes. Also involved are
special sound effects like thunder,
birds chirping, rushing water,
gunfire, passing cars, approaching
footsteps, and the like. The sound
designer works with all these to
support the action and interaction
taking place on stage. He or she adds
detailed notes to the script to serve as
a guide for the sound crew during
rehearsals and the actual
performance.

That’s right! What is the function of a

production manager?

He coordinates all the complex

behind-the-scenes details of staging
a play. He or she is tasked with
overseeing the crews for the sets and
pros, the sound and music, the
lighting, and the costumes. This
includes ensuring that all the needed
elements, facilities and equipment
are not only available, but are in
good working order, properly
catalogued and labeled, and safely

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 stored from one rehearsal to the next,
up until the time of the performance.

Very good. What about the technical

director?

He/she shadows the play’s director

throughout the entire production
process. From the time the director
presents his or her vision for the play
and issues instructions at every
rehearsal, the technical director
carefully notes how each actor and
every member of the stage, sound,
lighting and costume crews need to
be coordinated to bring the director’s
vision to life- ensuring that every
instruction is properly executed.

Very good. What is the function of a

choreographer?
He or she not only plans out all the
dance steps to suit the music, but
also rehearses the actors until they
are able to perform the dance
skillfully- while remaining “in
character” on stage.
The choreographer is also
responsible when there is
involvement of fight scenes, the
choreographer will likewise program
the moves of the opposing sides so
these can be executed believably, but
safely as well.

That’s right! And the last production role is

makeup designer. What does he/she do?

As the costume designer deliberates

on the characters’ main attire, the
makeup designer is brought in to
plan the hairstyles and makeup to
complement the costumes. The work
of the makeup designer may be as
simple as making the actors look
natural for their respective roles-
based on their characters’ age and
personality, and the time and place
of the story. It may also be far more
challenging, such as transforming the
actors into mythical creatures,
animals, a different nationality or
futuristic beings.

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 D. Application

PAINT ME A SCENE!

Let us have our activity. Group yourselves

into three (3) This activity is entitled Paint
Me a Scene! I will read a scene from the
famous operas that you have watched
earlier. I want you to act out the scene with
appropriate facial expression and actions. I
will flash on the projector a scene. Once I
shouted start, you will start to plan what
you’re going to do to imitate what is shown
in front and after 30 seconds, after I shout
PAUSE, you should remain on your
positions until I announce the winner for
the first challenge.

Are you ready?

Yes Ma’am!

Let’s start!

E. Generalization

Before we proceed to our quiz, let us first

have a review.

What are the different performing groups?

PETA and Tanghalang Pilipino,

Repertory Philippines, Trumpets,
New Voice Company, Philippine
Opera Company and Theatre Down
South.

How important are these performing groups

in the preservation of the different
Philippine operas?

They have performed different

operas that shows the customs and
traditions of the Philippines. They
convey message to the audience
about how artistic our operas and
how it showcases our traditions.

How did art play an important role in the

existence of operas?

The roles in stage production such as

set designer, lighting designer, sound
designer, choreographer, costume
designer and makeup designer shows

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 their artistic touches that made our
operas appear as realistic as they are.

F. Evaluation

Individual Quiz (5 points)

Directions: Identify the stage production

role that is being described by the
sentences. Choose your answer from the
options inside the box.
Set Designer Choreographer
Makeup designer Director
Costume designer

1. He/she plans the hairstyles and

makeup to complement the
costumes of the actors and actresses.
_________________
2. His/her task is the concept and
creation of the physical stage setup.
____________________
3. He or she not only plans out all the
dance steps to suit the music, but
also rehearses the actors until they
are able to perform the dance
skillfully. __________________
4. He/she decides what attire will not
only give the audience a clear sense
of the setting, but will also express
each character’s personality and
distinct qualities.
_________________________
5. He/she is the overall artistic
coordinator of the entire production.
_________________________

Prepared by: Roozie Quea Elkanah Idlana- Student Teacher

Checked by: Mr. Romeo Dormile Jr. – Cooperating Teacher

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