CPAR: Theater

Two Mask

symbol for theater

laughing mask

mask symbolizing comedy

crying mask

mask symbolizing tragedy

Drama

• from the Greek word “dran” which means “to do”

• doing actions

• a plat told in front of an audience

The Miracle Play

• earliest examples of drama do not exist due to their ban by King Henry VIII

• first documented group

• reenactment of the Saints and other important religious figure

Tragedy, comedy, satyr plays

types of Greek Drama (genre)

Zarzuela and Senakulo

Filipino Theater forms

Literary

creates the story of the play

Theme

the main idea of the story

Language

the words and dialogue; how they speak and express

Style

manner of writing

Character

the people in the play

Exposition

introduction of the story (who, what, when, where)

Story Organization

plot arrangement (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution)

Conflict

struggle or problem of the story

Suspense

tension or cliffhanger to maintain interest

Technical

produces the story of the theater

Scenery

the background stage and set

Costumes

the clothes of the actors

Props

the objects used by the actors

Sounds

sound effects to enhance realism and mood

Music

background or live music that sets the mood

Make-up

to define the character through wigs, face enhancers, etc.

Performance

brings the story to life in theater

Talent

natural ability of actors

Skills

learned abilities; taught

Knowledge

understanding of facts

Proscenium

Thrust

Traverse

In the round