Theatre Flashcards
- form of literature that is written to be performed by actors on stage or in front of a camera.
Drama
A type of storytelling that often involves conflicts between characters. It explores themes such as love, power, and morality.
Drama
Name 3 genre of drama
t r a g e d y , c o m e d y , a n d
melodrama.
Identify which genre is being described
- serious form of drama that often ends in the downfall of the main character
Tragedy
Identify which genre is being described
- lighter form that aims to make the audience laugh.
comedy
Identify which genre is being described
- type of drama that emphasizes plot and emotion over character
development.
Melodrama
An art of creating and performing plays, musicals, and other forms of drama.
Theater
It involves a collaboration between
playwrights, directors, actors, designers,
and technicians to bring a story to life on
stage.
Theater
It can take many forms, including traditional stage productions, immersive experiences, and site-specific performances. It can also incorporate other art forms such as dance, music, and visual art.
Theater
3 elements of theater during Pre-colonial period
myth, mimesis, and spectacle.
- prevalent form of entertainment and education in precolonial Philippines.
Oral storytelling
highly respected storytellers,
healers, and ritual specialists who played
a significant role in sharing these stories
through their performances.
“balyan” or “babaylan”
These areas served as gathering places
for various communal activities, including
performances, discussions, and rituals.
dap-ay” or the village plaza.
In this period, drama underwent significant
changes and developments influenced
b y Spanish Colonization and the
introduction of European theatrical
forms.
SPANISH COLONIAL PERIOD
Theatrical performances during this
time were primarily geared towards
propagating Catholicism
SPANISH COLONIAL PERIOD
a folk drama based on the battles between Christians and the Muslim Moros in the Philippines.
MORO-MORO
It is performed during festivals, often
featuring battles between Christians and
Moros (Muslims) with elements of good
versus evil, heroism, and conversions to
Christianity. This theatrical form aimed to reinforce the triumph of Christianity over Islam.
MORO-MORO
Spanish dramatic form
COMEDIA
a musical theater genre.
ZARZUELA
These 2 religious plays are staged during Holy Week, depicting the sufferings and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Passion plays or “Senakulo
Theses performances aimed to evoke religious devotion among the predominantly Catholic population and
communicate Christian Teachings
RELGIOUS PLAYS
In this period, it led to the widespread
adoption of English in theater
in theater and drama productions
AMERICAN PERIOD
known for his work “Walang Sugat” (“No Wounds”), infused nationalist sentiments into their plays
Severino Reyes
This period contributed to the diversification of theatrical forms in the Philippines.
American colonial period
ELEMENTS OF DRAMA
THEME
DIALOG
SETTING
PERFORMANCE
MUSIC
VISUAL ELEMENT
THE ACTOR
Identify the elements of drama
- its central idea.
- can either be clearly stated through
dialog or action, or can be inferred after
watching the entire performance.
- philosophy that forms the base of the story or a moral lesson that the characters learn.
- message that the play gives to
the audience.
THEME
Examples of themes
blind love or the strength of selfless love and sacrifice, or true friendship.
Identify the elements of drama
- story is narrated to the audiences through
the interaction between the play’s characters
- content and quality of delivery have a major role to play in the impact that the play has on the audiences
- important in revealing the personalities of the characters.
DIALOG
speeches given to oneself or to other characters help put forward points that would have been difficult to express through dialogs.
Monologues and soliloquies
Identify the elements of drama
- time and place where a story is set
- influence the characters in their
appearance and personalities.
- affect the central theme of the play, the issues raised, the conflict, and the interactions between the characters.
Setting
Identify the elements of drama
- impact that a story has on the audience is
largely affected by the performances of the
actors.
PERFORMANCE
Identify the elements of drama
- use of sounds and rhythm in dialogs as well as music compositions that are used in the plays
- act as a great supplement to the high and low points in the play.
MUSIC
Identify the elements of drama
- deals with the scenes, costumes, and special effects used in it
- also known as the spectacle, renders a visual appeal to the stage setup.
VISUAL ELEMENT
Identify the elements of drama
- the ones performing
- holds a central and pivotal role in bringing a story to life on stage or screen
THE ACTOR
Characteristics of a Actor
CHARACTER INTERPRETATION
EMOTION AND EXPRESSION
COLLABORATION
ADAPTABILITY
CONNECTION WITH THE AUDIENCE
IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
Identify the Characteristics of an actor
- immerse themselves in the roles they portray, understanding the character’s background, motivations, emotions, and relationships.
- strive to breathe life into the character
CHARACTER INTERPRETATION
Identify the Characteristics of an actor
- can convey a wide range of emotions
- using facial expressions
EMOTION AND EXPRESSION
It is crucial in engaging the audience and making the story relatable.
Emotions
Identify the Characteristics of an actor
- work closely with directors, fellow actors, and production teams to understand the director’s vision, interpret the script, and coordinate performances.
- key to achieving a cohesive and impactful production
COLLABORATION
Identify the Characteristics of an actor
- adapt to different acting styles, genres, and mediums, whether it’s stage acting, film, television, or other forms of media.
ADAPTABILITY
Identify the Characteristics of an actor
- to captivate viewers by establishing a connection that allows the audience to empathize, relate, and become emotionally invested in the characters and the story being presented
CONNECTION WITH THE AUDIENCE
Identify the Characteristics of an actor
- powerful performance can have a
profound impact on the audience, conveying messages challenging perspectives, and sparking discussions about social issues, human experiences, and the complexities of life.
IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
