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THEATER - is the one major art form that brings together all the other
MUSIC art forms—from painting and sculpture, to installation art, to music, to
OPERA- is an art and music form in which singers and musicians - - dance, to literature, even to computer arts—in a single production.
perform a dramatic work combining text (called al ibretto) and a musical - A story is acted out on stage (or other performance area) by actors
score portraying the characters, bringing them to life and developing the plot
through dialogue and actions, and sometimes through song and/or
-usually in an elaborate theatrical setting.
dance.
-it incorporates many of the elements of spoken theater, such as acting, Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), founded in
scenery, costumes, and sometimes includes dance. 1967 by Cecile Guidote-Alvarez, and Tanghalang Pilipino, the
-the performance is typically given in an opera house, cultural center, resident theater company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines,
theater, or auditorium. founded in 1987.
POPULAR OPERA THEME-the element of tragedy, emanating from -The productions of these groups span the range from daring new
the popular themes of romance, deceit, murder, vendetta and other presentations of classical works, to the spectacle of Philippine myths
and legends, to commentaries on current social and political issues.
human frailty.
REPERTORY PHILIPPINES- a company that not only staged English-
SANDUGONG PANAGINIP-The first Filipino opera by Pedro Paterno, language plays and musicals year-round but trained actors and
a poet, novelist, musician, and government official. actresses as well.
This was first presented at the Zorilla Theater on August 2, 1902. LEA SALONGA-began her career as a child leads in productions of
- It was later translated by the Englishman M.W. Loving with the title Repertory Philippines.
The Dreamed Alliance. From there, she went on to become an international stage superstar in
LAKANGBINI- by Patricio Mariano that was staged at the Metropolitan the lead role of Kim in Miss Saigon—putting the Philippines on the
world map in terms of theater talent.
Theater on December 19, 1933.
TRUMPETS- also began mounting grand productions of originally-
LA LOBA NEGRA - La Loba Negra (The Black She-Wolf) is a three-act written musicals with a slant towards good values for children and the
Filipino opera. Acts I and II are based on history. whole family.
-Act III is based on a legend attributed to Fr. Jose Burgos. -The intention of Trumpets is to provide wholesome theater
NOLI ME TANGERE-The three-act opera was composed by National experiences for Filipino youth while also building up the Philippine
Artist Felipe Padilla de Leon, with libretto by National Artist Guillermo theater-going public.
Tolentino. NEW VOICE COMPANY- established in 1994 by Monique Wilson—
also a Repertory Philippines’ protégée who went on to star on the
-It premiered in 1957 at the FEU Auditorium.
international stage.
-novels expose the ills of the Spanish friars who colonized our country. -New Voice has earned a reputation for staging thought provoking
EL FILIBUSTERISMO- was composed by National Artist Felipe Padilla productions on daring and deep topics, controversial and profound
De Leon in 1970, with libretto by Anthony Morli. topic.
- It was in three acts and written in Tagalog. PHILIPPINE OPERA COMPANY- (POC) was founded in 1999 by a
-the most important character is Crisostomo Ibarra group of dedicated classically-trained singers, led by soprano Karla
Gutierrez as artistic directress.
BALLET-he medium of dance and ballet to interpret novels, folktales, &
-The POC seeks to develop performers as well as audiences for
stories provides visual excitement as the characters come alive not in classical music performances, both foreign and Filipino
spoken dialogue but in body movements. THEATER DOWN SOUTH- was founded, with Philippine theater
-Much of the communication is relayed in pantomime. mainstay Michael Williams as artistic director.
-It is a performance in which a story is told without words by using body -The vision of the company is to widen the reach of stage productions
movements and facial expressions. beyond the traditional centers within Metro Manila, and therefore
-The lack of spoken words or sung lyrics is more than made up for by develop a broader audience base.
Roles in a Stage Production
the creative steps and arm gestures of the dancers.
PRODUCER- In a professional stage production, this is the person who
-Their facial expressions and body movements add more meaning to takes the play from a mere concept to an actual finished
the story being revealed. presentation.
-The performance is further enhanced by colorful costumes, elaborates DIRECTOR- is the overall artistic coordinator of the entire production.
sets, visually suggestive music, and synchronized choreography. -Like a conductor of an orchestra, he or she has a vision of the desired
NUTCRACKER SUITE- New York City Ballet total effect and impact of the performance.
SWAN LAKE- performed by the Philippine ballerina Lisa Macuja- PLAYWRIGHT- For a script intended for stage performance, the writer
of the script is more specifically called a playwright.
Elizalde
-The initial concept or plot may be original, and then developed into a
LOLA BASYANG- is a ballet adaptation of Severino Reyes’ folktales play script.
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang. -Or it may be based on an existing story or another play which the
-It was meant to instill and rekindle the interest of the Filipino youth in playwright will then adapt to present in a new way.
the beauty, richness, and heritage of Philippine literature. SET DESIGNER- The concept and creation of the physical stage setup
-The typical storytelling scene shows the grandmother (Lola Basyang, is the task of the set designer.
the pen name of the author) on a rocking chair with her grandchildren -He or she builds the set (or sets) that will simulate the world that the
listening to her fascinating tales play’s characters are supposed to live in.
RAMA HARI- translated as King Rama, is the Philippine adaptation of SOUND DESIGNER- Similar to the lighting designer, the sound
the Indian epic Ramayana set to music, dance, and drama. designer serves a vital role in creating and enhancing the atmosphere
RAMAYANA- is one of the two great Indian epics that tell about Indian of the performance.
life around 1000 BC and how dharma was practiced. Later, it became a Note: In large scale productions where live musicians or even a full
model of behavior for the whole Hindu population. orchestra are involved, a separate MUSICAL DIRECTOR is
ATANG-DULANG MAY MUSIKAL- written by Floy Quintos and responsible for coordinating the play.
directed by Alexander Cortes, was shown at UP Diliman in 2008 as part LIGHTNING DESIGNER- Coordinating closely with the set designer is
of the Zarzuela Festival organized by the UP College of Arts and the lighting designer. Lighting is critical in creating the mood of each
Letters. It is a musical based on the life of the scene in the play, highlighting a dramatic moment, signaling the
first superstar of the Philippines, Atang Dela Rama. entrance of a character, focusing attention on a specific spot on stage,
DARAGANG MAGAYON- a production for poetry and mixed media for or even providing the blanket of darkness for set and prop changes.
male and female narrators, female voice, two percussionists, two COSTUME DESIGNER- The actors and actresses must look believable
pianists, and two dancers, is based on a poem by Merlinda C. Bobis. in their roles, and much of this is owed to the costume designer.
MUSICAL PLAY- is a popular & generally lighter form of musical drama -He or she studies the general setting (time and place) that the play is
than the opera. meant to take place in, as well as each character in the script.
-The themes are usually more contemporary, and the musical melodies CHOREOGRAPHER- In cases where a play involves dance in certain
more manageable by the average singer. scenes, a choreographer is included in the production team.
-The acting is less intense and dramatic. SOUND AND MUSIC--elements of arts incorporating sound recording
The choreography and dance sequences provide visual breaks from and editing techniques available using application for desktop or laptop
the ongoing plots. computers, tablets and android phones.
CATALINA DELA CRUZ- considered as the “Queen of Filipino Jazz”
and Queen of Bodabil
MAGSIMULA KA , THE MUSICAL – longest running musical that
underwent a series of revivals
FLORANTE AT LAURA, THE MUSICAL – official Philippine entry to
the first ASEAN Theater festival
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