Theatrical Form

• 5 types of Theatrical Forms 


  Shadow play, Senakulo, moro-moro/komedya, sarswela, and bodabil(vuadeville)
• Ancient form of storytelling and entertainment, Uses flat articulated cut-out figures (shadow puppets), which are held between a source of light and a translucent screen or scrim


  Shadow play
• Senakulo


  Dramatic performance to commemorate the passion and death of Jesus
• KomedyaKomedya/moro-moro


  Plot generally revolves around the social, political and religious conflicts of Muslim and Christian heroes, Usually ending with the victory of the Christian and conversion of Muslims to Christianity
• A play with songs and dances usually written in prose, depicting the romantic love among idealized Filipino characters.


  Sarswela
• A stage presentation featuring various forms: musical, comedy, and even magic acts, skits, monologues, and acrobatics, etc.


  Bodabil(Vuadeville)
• When is Senakulo Date? 


  On Holy week
• what is the date of Bodabil?

  1910s-1960s