Theatre Flashcards
(42 cards)
- 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