ARTS

• Theater

  One major art form that brings together all the other art forms.
• PETA and Tanghalang Pilipino

  Daring new presentations of classical works to the spectacle of Philippine Myths and legends to commentaries on current social and political issues.
• Tanghalang Pilipino


  Resident theater company of the CCP Founded in 1987. Work: Himala
• Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)


  Founded in 1967 by Cecile-Guidote-Alvarez. Work: Caredivas
• Repertory Philippines


  Zenaida Amador together with Baby Barredo, brings the best of Broadway and West End to Filipino audiences. Lea Salonga started her career here and had the international hit of Les Miserables. Works: A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino (2009), Little Women (2010)
• Trumpets


  Good Values for Children and the Whole Family. They provide wholesome theater experiences. WOrks: Joseph The Dreamer, Little Mermaid, First Name, The Lion, The with and the Wardrobe, Honk, N.O.A.H, and The Bluebird of Happiness
• New Voice Company


  Established in 1994 by Monique Wilson-Reperatory Philippines protege. Stages thought-provoking productions on daring and deep topics. Work: Aspects of Love (2006)
• Philippine Opera Company


  Founded in 1999 by a group of dedicated classically-trained singers led by soprano Karla Gutierrez. They seek to develop performers as well as audiences for classical music performances. Works: Harana (2009), Master Class (2010),
• Theater Down South


  Founded in 2007 by Mainstay Michael Williams. They widen the reach of stage productions beyond Metro Manila. Works: A Midsummer Night's Dream (2007), The Red Carp (2009)
• Producer


  Takes the play from a concept to an actual finished presentation.
• Director


  Overall artistic coordinator. Has the vision of the desired total effect and impact of the performance.
• Playwright


  The writer for the script
• Set Designer


  Builds the set that will simulate the world the play's characters are supposed to live in.
• Lighting Designer


  Creates the mood of each scene in the play
• Costume Designer


  Expresses the character's distinct qualities.
• Sound Designer


  Creates and enhances the atmosphere of the performance.
• Production Manager


  Coordinates all the complex behind the scenes.
• Technical Designer


  Shadows the play's director throughout the entire production process.
• Choreographer


  Rehearses the actors until they are able to perform the dance skillfully
• Makeup Designer


  Makes the actors look natural for their respective roles