Arts prelims

• Peta and tanghalang pilipino


  Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), founded in 1967 by Cecile Guidote-Alvarez, and Tanghalang Pilipino, the resident theater company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, founded in 1987
• Repertory Philippines 


  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


  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 


  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. One of their play is Harana in 20
• Theater 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
• Producer


  Chooses all the team members and assigns them their functions
• Director 


  He has vision of the desired total effect and impact of the performance. He ensures that each one in the production hits all the right notes to create a cohesive, seamless performance that will engage the audience
• Playwright 


  The writer of the script intended for a stage performance
• Set designer


  The concept and creation of the physical stage setup
• Lighting designer


  Critical in creating the mood of each scene in the play, highlighting a dramatic moment, signalling the entrance of a character, focusing attention on specific spot on stage
• Costume designer


  Helps actors and actresses to look believable in their roles
• 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
• Technical designer


  Carefully notes how each actor and every member of the stage, sound, lighting and costume crews need to be coordinated to bring the director’s vision to life.
• Choreographer 


  Rehearses the actors until they are able to perform the dance skillfully
• Make up design


  Plans the hairstyles and makeup to complement the costumes.