LECTURE IN ARTS 4th Quarter

Original performance with the use of media

Introduction
Theater is the one major art form that brings together all the other art forms—from painting and sculpture,
to installation art, to music, to dance, to literature, even to computer arts—in a single production.
A story is acted out on stage (or other performance area) by actors portraying the characters, bringing them
to life and developing the plot through dialogue and actions, and sometimes through song and/or dance.
Contributing to the vivid theater experience are the stage sets and props, the lighting, the background music
and sound effects, the costumes and accessories

PHILIPPINE THEATER AND PERFORMING GROUPS

 (Theatre)
 Theatre is the one major art form that brings together all the other art forms—from painting and
sculpture, to installation art, to music, to dance, to literature, even to computer arts—in a single
production. A story is acted out on stage (or other performance area) by actors portraying the
characters.
1. PETA (Philippine Educational Theater Association) / Tanghalang Pilipino
- founded in 1967 by Cecile Guidote-Alvarez, and Tanghalang Pilipino, the resident theater company
of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, founded in 1987.
-The productions of these groups span the range from daring new presentations of classical works,
to the spectacle of Philippine myths and legends, to commentaries on current social and political
issues.

 Repertory Philippines
 In 1967, theater director Zenaida Amador fulfilled her dream of bringing the best of Broadway and
London’s West End to Filipino audiences. Together with actress Baby Barredo, Amador established
Repertory Philippines.

 a company that not only staged English-language plays and musicals year-round but trained actors
and actresses as well. The company continues with this vision to this day.

 Multi-awarded theater actress and singer, Lea Salonga, in fact, began her career as a child lead in
productions of Repertory Philippines. From there, she went on to become an international stage
superstar in the lead role of Kim in Miss Saigon—putting the Philippines on the world map in terms
of theater talent.

 Also among Repertory’s many notable achievements was the 1993 staging of the international hit
musical Les Miserables in Manila with an all-Filipino cast and production team.

 Trumpets
 In the 1990s, the Philippine theater group Trumpets also began mounting grand productions of
originally-written musicals with a slant towards good values for children and the whole family.
Among their plays have been Joseph the Dreamer; First Name; The Lion, the Witch, and the
Wardrobe; Little Mermaid; Honk; N.O.A.H.; and The Bluebird of Happiness.

 New voice company

 Also making its own distinct contribution to the Philippine theater scene is New Voice Company,
established in 1994 by Monique Wilson—also a Repertory Philippines’ protégée who went on to
star on the international stage.

 Philippine Opera Company

 The Philippine Opera Company (POC) was founded in 1999 by a group of dedicated classically-
trained singers, led by soprano Karla Gutierrez as artistic directress.
  Theatre Down South
 In 2007, Theater Down South was founded, with Philippine theater mainstay Michael Williams as
artistic director. The vision of the company is to widen the reach of stage productions beyond the
traditional centers within Metro Manila, and therefore develop a broader audience base.

A. Roles and stage production

 Producer - in most cases either finances all the production costs or else sources the funds needed.
 Director - The director is the overall artistic coordinator of the entire production. Like a conductor of an
orchestra, he or she has a vision of the desired total effect and impact of the performance.
 Playwright – For a script intended for stage performance, the writer of the script is more specifically
called a playwright. The initial concept or plot may be original, and then developed into a play script.
 Set designer – The concept and creation of the physical stage setup is the task of the set designer. He or
she builds the set (or sets) that will simulate the world that the play’s characters are supposed to live in.
 Lighting designer – Coordinating closely with the set designer is the lighting designer. Lighting is critical
in creating the mood of each scene in the play, highlighting a dramatic moment, signalling the entrance
of a character.
 Costume designer – The actors and actresses must look believable in their roles, and much of this is
owed to the costume designer. He or she studies the general setting (time and place) that the play is
meant to take place in, as well as each character in the script.
 Sound designer – Similar to the lighting designer, the sound designer serves a vital role in creating and
enhancing the atmosphere of the performance.
 Production manager – Coordinating all the complex behind-the-scenes details of staging a play is the
production manager.
 Technical director – The technical director shadows the play’s director throughout the entire production
process.
 Choreographer – In cases where a play involves dance in certain scenes, a choreographer is included in
the production team.
 Makeup designer – As the costume designer deliberates on the characters’ main attire, the makeup
designer is brought in to plan the hairstyles and makeup to complement the costumes.

Elements of Art as Applied to an Original Performance

1. Sound and Music – incorporating sound recording and editing techniques available
using applications for desktop or laptop computers, tablets, and android phones
2. Gesture, Movement, and Dance – incorporating appropriate dance styles and
techniques learned in Physical Education classes
3. Costume, Mask, Makeup, and Accessories – incorporating art techniques such as
painting, papier mache, assemblage, simple sculpture and industrial design
4. Spectacle – creating a striking, even awe-inspiring effect on stage through the use of
lighting, sound, music, costumes, dance, and special effects

Principles of Art as Applied to an Original Performance

1. Rhythm, Movement
2. Balance
3. Emphasis
4. Harmony, Unity, Variety
5. Proportion

SUMMARY:
Mounting an original stage performance entails a complex collaborative process involving an entire team of artists
and technicians behind the scenes, supporting the actors who are visible on stage. For an original stage performance
with media, the production can become even more exciting and entertaining—as the various media-based arts are
used to enhance the stage design, costumes, makeup, lighting, sound, special effects, and the like.