MAPEH ART

• Senakulo


  An on-stage performance that re-enacts the passion of Christ
• Moro-Moro


  Expresses the conflict between Christians and Muslims in the Country
• Carillo


  Usually shown after the harvest season
• Zarzuela


  A local version of Spanish operetta
• Theater


  A building or area for dramatic performances such a operas, ballets, musical plays and more
• Philippine Theater has undergone major developments and celebrated multiple success over time
• Various Theater Groups where founded, and many outstanding performances where well-received by the audience
• Not only did they present Filipino culture, but they also reflected Filipino values and artistry
• PETA (Philippine Educational Theater Association)

  • Founded in 1967 by Cecile-Guidote Alvares
  • Known and credited for creating issue-based performances that mirror and reflect the times
  • Produced Nicanor Tiongson's opus, Noli at Fili Dekada Dos Mil
  • Christine Bellen's Mga Kwento Ni Lola Basyang is also one of PETA's most loved productions
• TP (Tanghalang Pilipino)


  • Established in 1987 as the resident drama company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines
  • Aims to challenge every Filipino to remain committed to his or her moral convictions
  • Notable plays include Melanie and Prinsipe Munti
  • Melanie is a collaboration project with UNICEF that aims to entertain, engage and educate the audience about HIV and AIDS
• Director


  • The most involved person on and off set
  • Assists with assembling the right crew to get the job done
  • Makes adjustments to the script to keep the presentation on budget and on time
• Actor


  • A person who portrays a character in a performance
  • Performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theater or in modern mediums such as film, radio and television
• Choreographer


  • The one who creates choreographies
  • Used in a variety of fields, including musical theater, cheerleading, cinematography, etc
  • In dance, choreography is also known as dance choreography or dance position
  • In the performance arts, choreography applies to human movement and form
• Stage Manager


  Has overall responsibility for stage management and the smooth execution of production
• Lighting Designer


  Works with the director, choreographer, set designer, costume designer and, sound designer to create the lighting atmosphere
• Set Designer


  Responsible for collaborating with the theater director and other members of the production design team to create an environment for the production