SCREAT2 Module 1: History of Performing Arts

performing arts

An art that ranges from vocal, instrument music, dance, theater to pantomime, sung verse, and beyond.

theater

A dramatic art that is concerned almost exclusively with live performances in which the action is precisely planned.

drama

this often refers to the written, intellectual, and or emotional context of a situation, which is intended for an audience.

theater

Refers to the overall spectacle of the drama, that being how a drama is staged, showcased and performed.

performers

what do you call the people onstage presenting the characters of the theater?

audience

the essence of the theater is the interaction between the performer and the audience that creates a “call and response” atmosphere

director

this person ensures actors comprehend and perform scripts excitingly and appropriately

theater space

this is essential to have a stag, or some equivalent area, where actors and actresses can perform

design aspect

includes scenery, costume, lighting, and sounds

text

includes focus, purpose, point of view, dramatic structure, and dramatic characters

Aristotle

Who created the Mimesis in drama wherein it states that the purpose of drama was to imitate the aspects of human life?

Indigenous Philippine Theater

Created by the people that is presented for very direct purpose to bring a particular good, to teach a definite role to the young, to consolidate the community.

rituals

mostly punctuated with the daily life of the Filipino that is accompanied by music and dance

customs

Non-ritualistic, non-ceremonial customs of the early Filipino; In some cases elements of “pretend” – mimetic action

Zarzuela / Sarsuwela

Drama that focuses on love story between the upper class (exposes usurers, corrupt politicians, oppressive landlords, lazy husbands)

komedya

oldest genre of Philippine theater

komedya

a play that has batalya, palasintahan, comic scenes, scenes of magic and enchantment, scenes of danger, scenes of pathos

sinakulo

a type of religious drama that re-enacts Christ’s passion and death that is also called pasyon y muerte

salubong

Image risen Christ and the virgin Mary is brought together to symbolize the end of the holy week; celebrated every eastern Sunday

osana

Blessing of the palaspas “palms”; the entrance of Jesus to Jerusalem

via crucis

“Way of the Cross”— the visiting of churches to pray at 15 altars where the 14 station of the cross are enshrined

paghuhugas

Jesus washing the feet of the apostles done during Maundy Thursday

huling hapunan

also called ultima cene, a re-enactment of the last supper

soldad

A procession of the Mater Dolorosa (Sorrowful Mother); songs are performed to lighten Mary’s sorrow.

pagkabuhay

A re-enactment of the resurrection of Christ held during the early hours of Easter Sunday

ninos inocentes

Done in Tagalog areas, a dramatization of the beheading of infants (below 2 y/o) as ordered by the Herod to kill the Infant Jesus

tatlong hari

Reenactment of the search for the infant Jesus by the 3 kings; Performed through a simple procession

Zorrilla Theater

prominent theater in the Philippines

Teatro de Binondo

the home of a theater company of natives and mestizos, who performs Spanish dramas and comedies

Teatro Circo de Bilibid

featured bullfights at first, then symphonies, zarzuelas, and comedies

Manila Grand Opera House

circular wooden structure with a nipa roof; served as the primary theater for the viewing of plays, movies, and zarzuelas

Metropolitan Theater

labor of love, designed by National Artist Juan Arellano