Philippine Theater – theater in the Philippines is as varied as the cultural traditions and the historical influences that shaped it through centuries
The dramatic forms that flourished and continue to flourish among the different peoples of the archipelago and the modern or original plays by Filipinos
· The indigenous theater - mainly Malay in character, which is seen in rituals, mimetic dances and mimetic customs
Spanish influence among which are the komedya, the sinakulo, the playlets, the sarswela, and the drama
Anglo-American influence - which encompasses bodabil and the plays in English, and the modern or original plays by Filipinos
Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)
Founded in 1967 by Cecile Guidote-Alvarez
Cultivating a modern perspective on Philippine art and society
· Caredivas – 2011
· Haring Lear – 2012
· Pamana – 2013
Tanghalang Pilipino
Founded in 1987, resident theater company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines
Production of original Filipino plays
· Himala – 2004
· Ibalong – 2012
· Noli – 2011
· William – 2011
· Sandosenang Sapatos – 2013
Repertory Philippines
Founded 1967 by theater director Ms. Zenaida Amador
Ms. Lea Salonga
· Little Women – 2010
· Alice in Wonderland – 2013
· The Producers – 2013
· Miss Saigon
· Annie
· Les Misarables
Trumpets
Founded in 1990
Asia’s first professional gospel theater group
· The Lion, The Witch. And The Wardrobe – 1997
· N.O.A.H – 2009
· The Bluebird of Happiness – 2013
· Little Mermaid
Philippine Opera Company
Founded in 1999 by Ms. Soprano Karla Gutierrez
· Harana – 2009
· Master Class – 2010
· The Mikado – 2013
· William – 2011
New Voice Company
Founded in 2004 by internationally acclaimed artist Ms. Monique Wilson
· Aspects of Love – 2006
· The Male Voice – 2009
· My Name is Rachel Corrie – 2010
Theater Down South
Founded in 2007 by Mr. Michael Williams, artistic director
· A Midsummer Night’s Dream – 2007
· The Princess and the Red Carp – 2010
· A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum – 2010
Director – overall artistic coordinator of the entire production
Producer – mere concept to an actual finished presentation
Playwright/Writer – overall in-charged in the script
Set Designer – concept and creation of the physical stage set up
Lighting Designer – creating the mood of each scene in the play
Costume Designer – designs the costumes of the actor and actresses
Sound Designer – creating and enhancing the atmosphere of the performance
Cultivating a modern perspective on Philippine art and society – PETA
It is known for its production of original Filipino plays – TANGHALANG PILIPINO
It began in 1967 when two women Zenaida Amador and baby Barredo dreamed of giving Filipinos a chance to a world-class play like Miss Julie – REPERTORY PHILIPPINES
Asia’s first professional gospel theater group in the Philippines – TRUMPETS