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Representative Philippine Theatrical Forms

MAPEH - ARTS 4TH QUARTER: Module 2

ARTS – Grade 7 Quarter 4 - Module 2: Representative Philippine Theatrical Forms

MELC: Identifies the festivals and theatrical forms celebrated all

over the country throughout the year (A7EL-Iva-1)

First Edition, 2021

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Published by the Department of Education-Division of Zamboanga del Norte Schools Division Superintendent: Ma. Liza P. Tabilon, Ed. D, CESO V

Development Team of the Module

Writer: Christine M. Cabasis

Editor: Adma Bonita G. Retes

Reviewers: Arthuro J. Lamdag Dennis F. Cabasis

Amabel C. Secoya Charo Lyn R. Tinonga Mariza B. Antenero

Evaluators: Fe G. Jebone, EPS I Ellen A. Olario, MT-II

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OIC-ASDS: Ma. Judelyn J. Ramos CID Chief: Lilia E. Abello

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What I Need to Know

Philippine theater is a diverse as culture, tradition and history, and has

been shaped by various influences through centuries. Its primary purpose is

to entertain, preserve literature for future generations, serve as an important

vehicle to promote social awareness and express one’s feelings and opinions

freely. (The 21st Century MAPEH7 in Action,p.67)

Philippine theater comes in a variety of forms, and these include

religious and non-religious acts or productions, usually shown or performed

during festivals, covering a wide spectrum of resources and origins. The kinds

of theater production mentioned in this module are the most famous

performed in the Philippines and are widely known throughout the country

and in Asia. Most of which are influenced by the Spanish, and other Asian

countries. In this lesson, we will go through the history of these theater forms,

and the different aspects of visual arts that are included when making a

production.(Music and Arts 7 LM, p.272)

MELC: Identifies the festivals and theatrical forms celebrated all over the

country throughout the year (A7EL-Iva-1)

At the end of this module, the learner should be able to:

1. recognize the different theatrical forms celebrated in the Philippines

2. define what makes each of the Philippine theatrical forms unique;

3. express one’s creativity through writing short theatrical script

What I Know

Directions: Fill in the graphic organizer of the different Philippine

Festivals following its classification.

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What’s In

Directions: Name the following pictures of Philippine

Theatrical artform using the words listed inside the box. Write

your answer on the space provided in each number.

Philippine Festivals

Religious Non - Religious

Shadow play drama comedia zarzuela senakulo

1. __________________________

2. __________________________

3. __________________________

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What’s New Directions: (Sense – O – Gram) Complete the sense – o-gram

below by jotting down word/s or phrase that activate your senses when you hear the word “ DRAMA “

Senses Word/s or phrase

1.

2.

3.

4.

4. __________________________

5. __________________________

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What Is It

Theater includes opera, mime and other spectacles. Theater or stage

play is not meant to be merely read but performed on stage, with costumes,

make up, stage props and lighting which provided dimensions to the theater

goers’ experience. The following are the representative theatrical forms of the

Philippines:

Shadow puppetry or shadow play is

an ancient art form that uses flat,

expressed figures to produce cut – out

figures which are held together by sticks

and sometimes thread to create movement,

which are shown behind a thin layer of

cloth or screen and alight source to create

the shadows. (Music and Arts LM, p272)

Drama is performed through dance

movements frequently with dialogue or

sometimes, even singing. Dance drama is

popular for retelling of famous national

literatures. Actors act out scenes through

a complex gesture language, which

imitates actions in real life and required

rhythmic body movements as an

expressive public performance. These

movements are often accompanied by other elements such as dialogue,

pantomime, chants and costumes. (Music and Arts LM, p273)

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Comedia or Moro- Moro is the

earliest known form of organized

theater created by Spanish

priests. It is usually performed

during festivals or fiestas and are

performed in villages throughout

the Philippines. Each

performance differs from one

another because of how it is

treated through retelling but all

are full of romance, melodrama

and the highlight, which is the battle between Christians and Muslims. Local

people rewrite scripts and dialogues which are usually in verse and some

performance include elaborate scenery settings and costumes, as well as

music and dance that are all part of the production.

(Music and Arts LM, p273)

Sarzuela or Zarsuela is a

play with songs and

dances usually written in

prose, depicting the

peculiarity of romantic love

among idealized Filipino

characters that are often

accompanied by topics of

contemporary social,

political, economical or

cultural issues for

relevance and added

interest. Zarsuelas are usually nationalistic in theme and plot are showcased

by actors and actresses wearing traditional costumes, our Filipinianas,

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Barong Tagalogs and other local wears in the conventional era. Delivered with

some songs and dance, the actors would seem like any other musical, but

Philippine Zarsuela depicts stories told in integral local folklore, projected by

the actors’ characters in costumes, traditional Filipino inspired props. (Music

and Arts LM, p274)

Senakulo is a theater

play shown during

Lenten season. It

usually depicts stories

and events from the

Old and New

Testaments related to

the life, sufferings and

death of Jesus Christ.

It takes at least eight

days to be performed,

from Palm Sunday to

Easter Sunday, in

different places: on the streets, in a chapel or church. Traditionally, it is acted

out on a proscenium – type stage, with painted clothes or pare backdrops

called telon.

Making the costumes and props takes a lot of thought and effort, to be able

to represent the characters well, and that also includes created the stage,

when performed indoors, and what backdrops to use for which scenario. All

in all, the creation of costumes, props and settings come together to support

the creation of the whole production.

(Music and Arts LM, p274)

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What’s More Directions: Write inside the box P if the picture is a prop or C if it is a

costume.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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What I Have Learned

Directions: What emotion is conveyed by the following theatrical plays? Write check on the column that corresponds to your answer.

Philippine Theatrical

Plays

1.Senakulo

2.Drama

3.Zarzuela

4.Moro-moro

5.Shadow Play

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What I Have Learned

Using colored paper, stick and thread, create your own shadow puppet.

Paste your output inside the box.

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Rubrics

Criteria Exceeds

expectation 5

Meets

expectation 3

Needs

Improvement 2

Creativity Puppet

design is creative,

recognizable and construction-

solid

Puppet design

is good, recognizable

and construction acceptable

Puppet design

is incomplete

Functionality Puppet design depicts a

character and easier to

move

Puppet design depicts a character and

is difficult to move

Puppet design is not functional

Neatness Puppet design is neatly made

Puppet design is tainted

Puppet design is not presentable

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Assessment

Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. What theatrical form uses cut-out figures attached to a stick to create

movement and are shown behind a thin layer of cloth or screen?

A. Shadow puppetry C. Moro-Moro

B. Senakulo D. Zarzuela

2. __________ is a theatrical form that requires complex gesture language

and rhythmic body movements to express the story of the play.

A. Shadow puppetry C. Drama

B. Senakulo D. Moro-Moro

3. Which of the following theatrical plays shows the battle between

Christians and Muslims?

C. Shadow puppetry C. Drama

D. Senakulo D. Moro-Moro

4. __________ is a play with songs and dances usually written in prose

A. Zarzuela C. Drama

B. Senakulo D. Moro-Moro

5. What theatrical play is shown during Lenten season?

A. Zarzuela C. Drama

B. Senakulo D. Moro-Moro

6. The following are the important things to consider in presenting a

shadow play, EXCEPT?

A. Produce cut-out figures and held it together with sticks or

thread.

B. Put lighting in front of the stage and the audience.

C. Position the figures behind a thin layer of cloth or screen

D. Use a candle or lamp to illuminate the back of the puppet to

create shadows.

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7. If you are a member of the production staff, how will you present the

characters well in a play?

A. By creating the costumes and props vibrant and detailed

B. By making the lighting of the stage bright and dazzling

C. By reminding the actors and actresses to act well

D. Provide foods to all the production staff

8. What do you call the painted cloths or paper backdrops used as

decoration in a stage play?

A. Tarp papel C. Tarpaulin

B. Telon D. Curtain

9. The following are the special activities done during Lenten season,

EXCEPT?

A. Good Friday C. Palm Sunday

B. Santacruzan D. Easter Sunday

10. _________ is a type of drama that retells famous national

literatures where actors performed complex gestures and rhythmic

body movements.

A. Comedia C. Dance drama

B. Melodrama D. Zarzuela

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What I Know

Religious festivals like Non-religious festivals Pahiyas Panagbenga Moriones Masskara

Ati-Atihan Kaamulan Sinulog Kadayawan

Dinagyang Etc. Santacruzan Obando Fertility

Etc.

What’s In What’s More 1.Zarsuela 1. P 6. P

2.Sinakulo 2. C 7. P 3.Shadow play 3. P 8. C 4.Comedia 4. C 9. P

5.Drama 5. P 10. C

What’s New What I Have Learned

Students’ answer may vary

Assessment:

1) A 2) C 3) D 4) A 5) B

6) B 7) A 8)B 9)B 10)C

Answer Key

References:

Siobal, Lourdes et Al, Music and Arts 7, 2017 First Edition

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