ARTS EXAM

• philippine theater - is as varied as the cultural traditions and historical influences that emerged through the years. Productions ranged from original plays that depict the arts and culture of the country
• In 1967,  PETA was founded by Cecile Guidote-Alvarez . 

  Her extensive background in theater arts led her to concieve a program for a national theater.

  She was strained to go on political exile because of martial law in 1972.

  PETA was motivated to use the power of theater in producing plays for people’s empowerment and development especially to the marginalized society.
• During the 1990's, PETA produced over 300 plays that shaped the history of the Philippines.

  PETA also had their permanent home, the PETA theater center that has become a landmark of the philippine’s art and culture.

  They continues to make theater as a tool for education, social change, and development.

  Caredivas (2011), Pamana (2013), and Haring Lear (2012).
• Tanghalang pilipino is one of the leading exponents of the Philippine theater. Founded in 1987, it is the resident drama company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

  It has presented successful productions for over 20 theater seasons, and has earned several awards and citations. 

  It yearns to develop and train actors, playwrights, and designers with special emphasis in the production of original Filipino plays, which showcase repertoire of Philippine arts and culture and rendition from other countries.
• Tanghalang pilipino aims to educate and awaken the cultural consciousness of the Filipino audience through its performances and other activities like workshops, symposia, and interactions.

  Himala (2004), William (2011), Noli (2011), Ibalong (2012), 
• Repertory Philippines was founded in 1967 through the initiative of Zenaida A. Amador, a theater director, president, and artistic director until her death in 2005 together with actress Baby Barredo

  It was dubbed as "the most professional English-speaking theater company in the country." It is also known being the only theater company that produces classic and modern Western plays and musicals.
• The repertory philippines have staged more than 400 productions which include Les Misérables, The King and I, Passion, Evita, Annie, Oliver, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, Jesus Christ Superstar, among others. In addition, it is best-known as a training ground for theater actors, having produced the likes of Lea Salonga
• Trumpets, in the 1990s, is the first professional gospel theater group in Asia. It is one of the leading theater groups in the Philippines known for its multimedia workshops for children, teens, and adults. It offers training programs from basic principles of acting to major theater productions.

  Over the years, more than a thousand enrollees have joined its yearly Summer Playshop and eventually made their names in different fields of entertainment.
• Trumpets also began mounting grand productions of originally-written musicals with a slant toward good values for children and the whole family.

  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. 

  They also provide wholesome theater experiences for the Filipino youth while also building up the Philippine theater-going public.
• theater - The success of the production happens when people work together.
• theater - is a collaborative art, and it is not about the actor it is about the team.
• producer -

  • Develops budget for performance fees, theater rent, theater labor, publicity, programs, music, costumes, set construction supplies, construction expenses, fundraising expenses, which is approved by the board
• producer -

  • Arranges rehearsal space, audition space, and production meetings
• producer -

  • May designate assistant producers
• director -

  • Sets the vision for the production
• director -

  • Brings together the complex pieces of a production: script, actors, set, costuming, lighting, sound, and music into a unified whole
• director

  • Interprets the script
  • Casts the production
  • Collaborates with designers
  • Plans the rehearsals.
  • Guides the actors during rehearsals
• stage manager

  • Provides line cues, when necessary, as production weak approaches and the cast goes off book
  • Calls all cues for lighting and sound effects
• stage manager

  • Is present at all performances or every stage rehearsal
  • Calls the cast to order and phones absent members (start of rehearsal)
• stage manager

  • Coordinates the run crew for any scene changes that may be
  • Assists with the production from the start
• stage manager

  • May deal with discipline problems within the cast or administrative tasks relating to the cast
• artistic diretor

  • is responsible for all artistic decisions
  • Blocks all scenes, and runs blocking rehearsals and general rehearsals
• artistic director

  • Delegates most of the decisions to respective positions, and may overrule any designated decisions when necessary
• artistic director

  • Sets audition dates, rehearsal dates, etc. with musical director, choreographer, and producer
• artistic director

  • Develops draft rehearsal schedule prior to auditions
  • Commits club to paid actors in emergency replacement situation
• artistic director

  • May select orchestra members with the musical director, or technical crew members with the technical director
• musical director

  • Represents the artistic director on all musical matters and decisions in orchestra rehearsals and music or song auditions
  • Assists the director with casting decisions
• musical director

  • Works with the technical crew on sound, microphones, balance, etc.
  • May commit club to pay orchestra members with the treasurer if it is within the producer's budget
• musical director

  • Selects orchestra members, or assigns and delegates responsibilities to the orchestra manager
  • May designate assistant musical director/s and delegate any responsibilities as appropriate
• playwright

  • Creates scripts and may develop a new script with feedback and guidance from a dramaturge
  • A dramaturge deals with the research and development of the play or orchestra
• playwright

  • Needs to have vivid imagination; gripping story to tell; insight into what makes people tick;  understanding of theater's nonverbal expression (e.g., sound, movement setting, costume, lighting, music, pacing, and stage picture)
• choreographer

  • choreographing dances, running choreography rehearsals, selecting numbers and running choreography portions of auditions, giving dance workshops to future dancers, and assisting the director with casting decisions
• technical director

  • Surveys performance space for the technical production elements or capabilities
  • Serves as a consultant to production staff on technical issues
• technical director

  • Works with the set designer on technical construction and implementation aspects of scenery
  • Obtains and sets up any technical theater elements (e.g pyrotechnics and fog machine)
• technical director

  • Develops lighting design based on the set design and survey of production space lighting capabilities
  • Works with production house master electrician to ensure lighting design is implemented correctly
• costume designer

  • Identifies necessary costume requirements
  • Obtains/purchases/sews/rents necessary costumes
  • Organizes cast members to help acquire necessary costumes
• costume designer

  • Repairs existing costumes when necessary
  • Organizes return of cleaned costumes to general club storage after production
• ticket manager

  • Arranges for ticket printing (generally with theater)
  • Coordinates ticket distribution by cast
• ticket manager

  • Provides and tracks complimentary tickets
  • Returns any unsold tickets to theater prior to performance, if necessary
• production photographer

  • Takes pictures during auditions
  • Shoots individual and activity photos for programs