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Quarter 4 Arts 10
PHILIPPINE OPERA
THEATRE ARTS - is a collaborative form of art where live performers act on
stage before a group of audience in a specific place carrying out a story.
A.) THEATRICAL FORMS
1.) TRAGEDY - dramatic play portraying the struggle of a strong-willed
protagonist against fate, as predestined by mysterious, divine,
social, or psychological forces, culminating in disaster and
usually caused by a flaw in the protagonist’s character.
2.) COMEDY - dramatic play of light and humorous character, typically
with a cheerful and happy ending.
3.) DRAMA - play that is “for real”. The characters represent realistic
and everyday people.
4.) MELODRAMA - dramatic composition characterized by extravagant
theatricality and the dominance of plot and physical action over
characterization.
B.) ELEMENTS OF ARTS AS APPLIED TO AN ORIGINAL PERFORMANCE
1.) SOUND AND MUSIC
 These two elements set for the audience different moods and
emotions.
 Through the use of different sounds, they provide different effects
to the play that heighten the emotions of the characters and the
audience.
 The sound effects also make the play more realistic and exciting.
2.) GESTURE, MOVEMENT AND SOUND
 These are bodily movements or actions that usually express
emotions, character, and narrative actions with accompanying
sound or music.
 Every single gesture, movement or dance step conveys a meaning
or message.
3.) COSTUME, MASKS, MAKE UP AND ACCESSORIES
 These comprise the visual effects, of which the main function
is to enhance visibility and aesthetic value.
4.
unusual, notable, or entertaining, especially an eye-catching or
dramatic public display which may be regarded as impressive and
breathtaking and on stage if visual, lighting, sound, music,
costumes, dance, and special effects are properly manifested in a
play.
EXAMPLES OF PHILIPPINE PLAYS
1.) SARSWELA - It is a type of melodrama in three acts where pieces
are both spoken and sung.
2.) EPIC POETRY - Dating back to the pre-colonial period and
commonly presented during festivals and gatherings, it is considered
by scholars to be the highest point of Filipino folk literature.
3.) DUPLO - It is a poetic debate presented through song and dance
originating from indigenous courtship customs.
4.) MORO – MORO - It is one of the most popular types of theater that
and depicts the conflicts between the Moros and the Christians.
5.) SENAKULO - This dramatization of the life and death of Jesus
Christ has been a part of the lives of the Catholics and is celebrated
during Holy Week.
6.) TRADITIONAL FOLKDANCE - It is one of the oldest forms of theater
and thus an important part of our heritage today.
7.) BODABIL - It is a variety show consisting of musical numbers and
comedic and dramatic skits with songs and dances.
PRINCIPLES OF ART AS APPLIED TO AN ORIGINAL PERFORMANCE
1.) RHYTHM AND MOVEMENT - This principle guides the directors
and other production staff of the play on the proper use of music
and movement.
2.) BALANCE - This principle guides the director on how to achieve the
proper balance and composition in terms of stage blockings, props,
backdrops, costume and set design/set pieces.
3.) EMPHASIS - This principle guides the director on which part of the
play should be emphasized This will help in communicating to the
audience the theme of the play.
4.) HARMONY, UNITY AND VARIETY - These principles guide the
director on how to put the elements of arts like set design, costumes,
spectacle, etc. in harmony.
5.) PROPORTION - This principle guides the director as to how to make
the play more realistic or stylized through proper use of space,
height, width and sizes of the elements or materials to be used in the
play.
 ROLES OF CHARACTERS AND PRODUCTION STAFF
1.) PRODUCER
 One of the main roles of a producer is to oversee the overall
aspects of the production.
 He or she is responsible to the financial and managerial
functions of the production.
 The producer provides financial backing to the production or
invites investors to pour in financing, and hires the creative
staffs like the director, writers, choreographer, and composer.
2.) DIRECTOR
 The director provides the overall vision and guidance of a
performance, ensuring that all elements are unified, and that
production runs smoothly.
 The director works closely with the design and production
teams and sometimes with the playwright to hone the vision
and define the production schedule.
 He or she ensures that all elements are executed perfectly
and that everyone in the production is in tune with his/her
artistic vision to create a great impact in the audience.
3.) PLAYWRIGHT
 The playwright develops the concepts and puts them into
script plays.
 The script forms the basis of the entire production.
 It contains the narrative through dialogues, and it may also
have the description of settings, sounds, mood, lights,
costumes, and makeup of the characters.
4.) PRODUCTION MANAGER
 The production manager is tasked in overseeing the crews for
the sets and props, the sound and music, the lighting, and
the costumes.
 He or she manages the behind-the-scenes of the production.
5.) SET DESIGNER
 He/she designs and supervises the construction of the set (or
sets) that will be the physical world of the play’s characters.
 The set and set pieces may be realistic, but it can be done in
other styles such as minimalism or whimsical.
 The set designer may use a variety of materials like
backdrops, theater flats, curtains/drapes, or LED screens.
 The set designer must work with the director to note the flow
of action to create a suitable ground plan for the actors to
move around in.
6.) LIGHTING DESIGNER
 As a lighting designer, he/she uses colored lights or filters, as
well as special effects such as increasing or lowering the
brightness of light, creating flickering effects, and synchs
them to create the mood and atmosphere.
 The lighting designer plans all these and adds detailed notes
on the script for the lighting crew to follow during rehearsals
and the actual performance.
7.) COSTUME DESIGNER
 The task of a costume designer is to create the actors’
costumes or outfits that are suitable to their characters.
 The costume designer looks into the time and setting of the
script to make the look of the characters more believable.
 He or she also takes consideration the personality of each
character to achieve authenticity in the delivery of script.
 The costumes maybe sewn, hand-made, or assembled to
create the characters’ depiction in the script.
8.) SOUND DESIGNER
 Like the lighting designer, a sound designer serves a vital role
in creating and enhancing the atmosphere of the
performance. He or she is responsible in incorporating sound
effects to create the right balance of sound, the tempo, and
overall effect of the production.
9.) TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
 The technical director oversees all the instructions relating to
lighting and sounds.
 During the technical rehearsals, the technical director notes
all the cues, errors, and other issues to iron them out before
the actual production.
10.) STAGE MANAGER
 The stage manager oversees all the director’s instructions-
from costumes to make up, and from set to the actors and
actresses.
 Also, the stage manager notes all the director’s instructions
in his/her script so that in the absence of the director,
he/she can supervise the rehearsals.
 He/she also checks the attendance and punctuality of the
actors.
11.) CHOREOGRAPHER
 The choreographer is responsible with the dance steps that
are suitable for the dance numbers of the production.
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In case there are fight scenes, he or she will choreograph the
scenes in accordance with the director’s vision and ensure
safety for the actors and actresses.
12.) MAKEUP DESIGNER
 The makeup designer works closely with the costume
designer to achieve a suitable look.
 The makeup designer makes the actors look real and
believable based on their emotions, age, personality as well
as the time and place of the events of the play.
 In some cases, a makeup designer may use prosthetics, wigs,
masks, and other accessories to alter and suit the character’s
role.
VISUAL COMPONENTS OF STAGE PLAY
1.) STAGE SETTINGS
 Stage setting is used to create an environment that will bring
the script to life.
 It includes the use of composition in art such as line, mass,
color, form, and unity that allows the movements of the
performers in space.
 A stage setting or scenic design includes the drawing
elements such as basic ground plan where the static scenic
elements are placed, the composite ground plan where the
moving scenic elements are placed, section of the stage
space, and the front elevations.
 Scenic designers use models before the final drawings that
are needed to be made or constructed.
2.) LIGHTING DESIGN
 The lighting design is as important as the stage settings since
it contributes to the the overall mood of the performance.
 The functions of light in play include mood and illusion,
structure and rhythm, and lighting motivation.
 Each function plays differently in its own way.
3.) COSTUME DESIGN
 The costume used by the performers helps convey meanings,
time periods and historical context.
 It shows vital scenes and the relationship between people,
showing, a particular period, weather, or location of the
scene; revealing the characters portrayed by the performers.
4.) PROPERTIES/PROPS
 The properties of a play include the stage props and hand
props that are used as part of the scene setting.
 The stage props may include jar, lampshades, furniture,
pictures, chairs, and tables, and many more.
 Hand props, on the other hand, include ballpen, glasses,
cup, pencils, cigarettes, and others.
 Properties are essential to convey a scene’s objectives and to
aid the actors in communicating a scene
FAMOUS FILIPINO PERFORMERS
1.) LEA SALONGA
 Filipino singer and actress who is best known for her
roles in musical theater, for being the singing voice of
two Disney princesses, and as a recording artist and
television performer.
 She began her career as a child star in the Philippines,
making her professional debut in 1978 at the age of
seven in the musical, The King and I. She passed the
audition for Miss Saigon which led her to conquer the
world stage and made all Filipinos proud.
 She also went on to star in the production of Annie, Cat
on a Hot Tin Roof, Fiddler on the Roof, The Rose Tatto,
The Sound of Music, The Goodbye Girl, Paper Moon,
The Fantasticks and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s
Flower Drum Song on Broadway.
 She was the first Asian to play Eponine in the musical
Les Misérables on Broadway and returned to the
beloved show as Fantine in the 2006 revival.
 She protrayed the role of Princess Jasmine from
Aladdin and Fa Mulan for Mulan and Mulan II. Because
of her portrayal on the role of beloved princesses, the
Walt Disney Company bestowed her with the honor of
“Disney Legend”.
 She is not just a great performer, she is also a person
with pure heart for she donated all the profits of her
single “Dream Again” to charities aiding in COVID-19
relief around the world, including The Actor’s Fund.
2.) EL GAMMA PENUMBRA
 Filipino all-male shadow playgroup from Tanauan,
Batangas.
 This was founded in the year 2008 as a hip-hop boy
group who participated in several dance competitions in
their hometown and other nearby places.
 They joined the Pilipinas Got Talent and decided to do
shadow play since hip hop dancing is very common.
 For the new venture, they had undergone a lot of
practice since they didn’t have the equipment needed.
 But their determination and hard work paid off when
they were judged as the first shadow play group to
advance in the grand finals because of their
outstanding performance during the semifinals.
 They emerged as the fourth placer in the said talent
show which opened a lot of opportunities to them.
 On September 28, 2014, they tried their luck in joining
the first “Asia’s Got Talent” which was held in
Singapore.
 They attended the preaudition at the SMX Convention
Center in Mall of Asia and had luckily advanced to the
televised audition held in Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia
Studio in Johor, Malaysia.
 They eventually advanced to the Semifinals after
receiving the golden buzzer from judge Anggun, an
Indonesian artist.
 Their performance in the Semi-Final earned another
golden buzzer from the four judges, enabling them to
automatically take a spot in the grand finals.
 They emerged as the first “Asia’s Got Talent” Grand
Winner.