MAPEH

• Ballet


  Body movements and pantomime, no single word was being spoken
• Lisa Macuja Elizalde


  • Famous ballerina & Executive Director of Ballet Manila
• Tatlong kuwento ni Lola Basyara is a ballet adaptation of stories by Severino Reyes, meant to instill and rekindle the interest of Filipino youth in the beauty, richness, and heritage of Philippine literature
• Ang kapatid ng Tatlong Marya


  1. A hero's fantastic journey to pursue his bewitched sisters

  2. Music: Joey Alcala

  3. Choreography: Lisa Macuja
• Ang Mahiwagang Biyolin


  1. Local version of Pied Piper, imparts "good triumphs over evil"

  2. Music: Ryan Cayabyab

  3. Choreography: Tony Fabella
• Ang Prinsipe ng Mga Ibon


  1. Love story; princess falls in love with a bird

  2. Choreography: Ballet Manila danseur Osias Barroso
• Ang Palasyo ng Mga Dwende


  Retold by Christine S. Bellen, illustrated by Albert E. Gamor, about a heroine named Yani whose heart is as beautiful as her appearance
• Labindalawang masasayang prinsesa


  • Used color costumes fiesta combinations
• Anting-Anting

  1. Humor-comedy

  2. Music: Juan Carlo Magralin

  3. Choreography: Osias Barroso/Michael Divinagracia

  4. Illustrated by Hubert Fuco

  5. Costumes: farmers clothing for men, Kimona/saya for women
• Ramayana


  One of the two great Indian epics that talk about Indian life around 1000 BC and how dharma was practiced. Dharma is a type of behavior said to be in accordance with the order that makes life and the universe possible.
• Rama Han (Feb 8-17, 1980)


  1. Philippine adaptation of the Indian epic

  2. Music: Ryan Cayabyab

  3. Choreographer: Alice Reyes

  4. Rama: Basil Valdez

  5. Sita: Kuh Ledesma
• 2012 revival of Rama Han in the CCP

  1. Pop ballet musical

  2. Rama: Christian Bautista

  3. Sita: Karylle Tatlong hani

  4. Used jeweled costumes with richly embellished headdresses and bangles against a set background
• Tragedy


  Dramatic play, struggling of a strong willed protagonist against fate
• Comedy

  Play of light and humurous character, typically with a cheerful and happy ending
• Drama


  "For real". The characters represent realistic and everyday people
• Melodrama

  Extravagant theatrically and the dominance of plot
• Sound Music

  • Help to set the mood of the play
  • Add suspense and capture the heart of the viewers
• Gesture, Movement, and Dance

  • Help in communicating the message to the viewers through the use of proper movement, gesture and dance
  • The role of the artist can be easily recognized through these elements
• Costume, Mask, Makeup and Accessories


  • Contribute to the characterization of each performer
• Spectacle


  • Making the play more visually pleasing
  • Letting the audience have a more defined sensory experience
• Sarswela


  Three acts where pieces are both spoken and sung, a tool to fight against colonization
• Epic Poetry


  Presented during festivals and gatherings
• Duplo


  Poetic debate presented through song and dance, poets use proverbs and riddles to present their suit to the woman of their choice
• Moro Moro


  Conflicts between the Moros and the Christians, themes like love, vengeance, and religion predominate
• Senakulo


  Passion Play, celebrated during Holy Week
• Traditional Folkdance


  Oldest forms of theater, reflect the lives of the people in a place or region and describe their culture and origin
• Bodabil


  Vaudeville of American origin that became uniquely Filipino with the localization of the name
• Tanghalang Pilipino


  Founded in 1987, the resident theater company of the CCP, productions span ranges 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


  Founded in 1967 by Zenaida Amador and Baby Barredo, continues to offer a mix of productions ranging from literary classics to contemporary satires, comedies and musicals
• Trumpets


  Founded in the 1990s, its grand productions are originally written musicals with a slant towards good values for children and the whole family
• Trumpets Productions


  • THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, 1997
  • N.O.A.H, NO ORDINARY AQUATIC HABITAT, 2009
  • THE BLUEBIRD HAPPINESS, 2013
• New Voice Company


  Founded in 1994 by Monique Wilson, has earned a reputation for staging thought-provoking productions on "controversial" topics
• New Voice Company Productions


  • ASPECTS OF LOVE, 2006
  • THE MALF VOICE, 2009
  • MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE, 2010
• Philippine Opera Company


  Founded in 1999 by a group of dedicated classically trained singers, led by Karla Gutierrez
• Philippine Opera Company Productions


  • HARANA, 2009
  • MASTER CLASS, 2010
  • THE MIKADO, 2013
• Theater Down South


  Founded in 2007 by Michael Williams, to widen the reach of stage productions
• Theater Down South Productions


  • A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, 2007
  • THE PRINCESS AND THE RED CARP, 2010
  • A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, 2010
• Producer


  Takes the play from a mere concept to an actual finished presentation
• Director


  Overall artistic coordinator of the entire production
• Set Designer


  Concept and creation of the physical stage set up