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Theatre Flashcards

1
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  • form of literature that is written to be performed by actors on stage or in front of a camera.
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Drama

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A type of storytelling that often involves conflicts between characters. It explores themes such as love, power, and morality.

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Drama

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Name 3 genre of drama

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t r a g e d y , c o m e d y , a n d
melodrama.

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Identify which genre is being described
- serious form of drama that often ends in the downfall of the main character

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Tragedy

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Identify which genre is being described
- lighter form that aims to make the audience laugh.

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comedy

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Identify which genre is being described
- type of drama that emphasizes plot and emotion over character
development.

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Melodrama

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An art of creating and performing plays, musicals, and other forms of drama.

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Theater

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Q

It involves a collaboration between
playwrights, directors, actors, designers,
and technicians to bring a story to life on
stage.

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Theater

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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.

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Theater

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3 elements of theater during Pre-colonial period

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myth, mimesis, and spectacle.

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  • prevalent form of entertainment and education in precolonial Philippines.
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Oral storytelling

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12
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highly respected storytellers,
healers, and ritual specialists who played
a significant role in sharing these stories
through their performances.

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“balyan” or “babaylan”

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13
Q

These areas served as gathering places
for various communal activities, including
performances, discussions, and rituals.

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dap-ay” or the village plaza.

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In this period, drama underwent significant
changes and developments influenced
b y Spanish Colonization and the
introduction of European theatrical
forms.

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SPANISH COLONIAL PERIOD

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Theatrical performances during this
time were primarily geared towards
propagating Catholicism

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SPANISH COLONIAL PERIOD

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a folk drama based on the battles between Christians and the Muslim Moros in the Philippines.

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MORO-MORO

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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.

A

MORO-MORO

18
Q

Spanish dramatic form

A

COMEDIA

19
Q

a musical theater genre.

A

ZARZUELA

20
Q

These 2 religious plays are staged during Holy Week, depicting the sufferings and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

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Passion plays or “Senakulo

21
Q

Theses performances aimed to evoke religious devotion among the predominantly Catholic population and
communicate Christian Teachings

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RELGIOUS PLAYS

22
Q

In this period, it led to the widespread
adoption of English in theater
in theater and drama productions

A

AMERICAN PERIOD

23
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known for his work “Walang Sugat” (“No Wounds”), infused nationalist sentiments into their plays

A

Severino Reyes

24
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This period contributed to the diversification of theatrical forms in the Philippines.

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American colonial period

25
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ELEMENTS OF DRAMA

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THEME
DIALOG
SETTING
PERFORMANCE
MUSIC
VISUAL ELEMENT
THE ACTOR

26
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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.

A

THEME

27
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Examples of themes

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blind love or the strength of selfless love and sacrifice, or true friendship.

28
Q

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.

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DIALOG

29
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speeches given to oneself or to other characters help put forward points that would have been difficult to express through dialogs.

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Monologues and soliloquies

30
Q

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.

A

Setting

31
Q

Identify the elements of drama
- impact that a story has on the audience is
largely affected by the performances of the
actors.

A

PERFORMANCE

32
Q

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.

A

MUSIC

33
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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.

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VISUAL ELEMENT

34
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Identify the elements of drama
- the ones performing
- holds a central and pivotal role in bringing a story to life on stage or screen

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THE ACTOR

35
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Characteristics of a Actor

A

CHARACTER INTERPRETATION
EMOTION AND EXPRESSION
COLLABORATION
ADAPTABILITY
CONNECTION WITH THE AUDIENCE
IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

36
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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

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CHARACTER INTERPRETATION

37
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Identify the Characteristics of an actor
- can convey a wide range of emotions
- using facial expressions

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EMOTION AND EXPRESSION

38
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It is crucial in engaging the audience and making the story relatable.

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Emotions

39
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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

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COLLABORATION

40
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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.

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ADAPTABILITY

41
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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

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CONNECTION WITH THE AUDIENCE

42
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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.

A

IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

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