They stage original plays with Philippine themes and settings
They stage renowned theaterclassics from past centuries
They stage contemporary musicalsfromBroadwayorLondon's West End
Zarzuelas
Plays performed in song, similar to the European opera
New Voice Company
It has earned a reputation for staging thought-provoking productions on "controversial" and profound topics
Philippine Opera Company
It seeks to develop performers as well as audiences for classical music performances, both foreign and Filipino
Theater Down South
Its vision was to widen the reach of stage productions beyond the traditional centers in Metro Manila, and therefore develop a broader audience base
Producer
In a professional stage production, this is the person who takes the play from a mere concept to an actual finished presentation
Director
The overall artistic coordinator of the entire production, who ensures that each one in the production "hits all the right notes" to create a cohesive, seamless performance that will engage the audience
Playwright
Thewriterofthescript intended for stage performance
Sound designer
Creates and enhances the atmosphere of the performance
Sources music both on stage and as background to suit the general time and place of the play, as well as particular scenes
Includes special sound effects like thunder, birds chirping, rushing water, gunfire, passing cars, approaching footsteps, and the like
Adds detailed notes to the script to serve as a guide for the sound crew during rehearsals and the actual performance
Makeup designer
Plans the hairstyles and makeup to complement the costumes
Makes the actors look natural for their respective roles based on their characters' age and personality, and the time and place of the story
Transforms the actors into mythical creatures, animals, a different nationality, or futuristic beings through the use of makeup, face and body painting, hair coloring, and accessories like masks, wigs, headdresses, and prosthetics
Elements of Art as Applied to an Original Performance
SoundandMusic - incorporating sound recording and editing techniques
Gesture, Movement, andDance - incorporating appropriate dance styles and techniques
Costume, Mask, Makeup, andAccessories - incorporating art techniques such as painting, papier mache, assemblage, simple sculpture and industrial design
Spectacle - creating a striking, even awe-inspiring effect on stage through the use of lighting, sound, music, costumes, dance, and special effects