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• Opera


  An art and musical form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining text (called libretto) and a musical score usually in an elaborate theatrical setting
• The development of the Filipino opera began to come to fruition during the center piece of the nineteenth century
• Manila Grand Opera House


  • A theater and opera house located in the district of Santa Cruz in Manila on the intersection of Rizal Avenue and Doroteo Jose Street
  • The Philippines' premiere entertainment venue during the Spanish and American colonial periods and the most popular theater in the 1900s
  • It could entertain crowds of more than 200 people
• Bonifacio Abdon was the first Filipino opera conductor
• Dr. Ramon Javier was the first Filipino opera impresario who elevated nearby gifts to take part in unfamiliar creations
• The Orchestra Molina was known for their interpretation of operatic works as well as other classical compositions
• Sandugong Panaginip


  • Composed by Ladislao Bonus, the "Father of Philippine Opera"
  • Said to be the first Filipino opera by Pedro Paterno, a poet, novelist, musician, and government official
  • It was first presented at the Zorilla Theater on August 2, 1902
  • It was later translated by the Englishman M.W. Loving with the title "The Dreamed Alliance"
• La Loba Negra (The Black She-Wolf)

  
  

  is a three-act Filipino opera Acts I and II are based on history. Act III is based on a legend attributed to Fr. Jose Burgos. He was one of the three martyred priests, Gomez, Burgos, and Zamora who were executed in Bagumbayan (now Luneta) in 1872.

  
  

  The music was composed by National Artist Francisco Feliciano, with libretto by soprano Fides Cuyugan Asensio. The premiere was held in 1984 with Lamberto Avellana as director.
• Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo

  
  

  are operas based on Rizal's two novels, composed by National Artist Felipe Padilla de Leon

  
  

  Theses were presented at CCP Main Theater in 1970 and 1975
• The Cultural Center of the Philippines, established by then First Lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos in 1969, paved the way for other Filipino operas to be staged at a legitimate venue of international standard
• Performers


  • People onstage presenting characters in dramatic action
  • When the actor/actress is on stage, they must be believable as the character they are portraying
• Audience


  • The essence of theater is the interaction between the performer and audience
  • Theater needs to be experienced live
  • There is a "call and response" atmosphere that cannot be witnessed in a movie theater
  • In a movie, there is no connection between the actors and audience, only reactions from the audience
• Director


  • Makes certain that the performers understand the text and deliver the script excitingly and appropriately
  • Makes sure the blocking, costume designs, set designs and other aspects of the show blend together to make a production that works together
  • Oversees all aspects of the theater to ensure they complement each other
• Space


  • A stage or equivalent area where actors and actresses can perform
  • A place for audience members to sit or stand
• Visual Aspects


  • Costumes, lighting, and some form of scenic background
• Nonvisual Aspect


  • Sound and background music
• Script


  • The text that is performed, the characters should have a goal to reach, but to reach that goal they must go through a series of conflicts
• The medium of dance and ballet to interpret novels, folktales, and stories provides visual excitement as the characters come alive not in spoken dialogue but in body movements. Much of the communication is relayed in pantomime. It is a performance in which a story is told without words by using body movements and facial expressions.

  
  

  ilipino ballets vividly present folktales based on local fables for example, Lola Basyang as well as epics from neighboring regions, such as India’s Ramayana
• Lola Basyang is a ballet adaptation of Severino Reyes' folktales Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang, meant to instill and rekindle the interest of the Filipino youth in the beauty, richness, and heritage of Philippine literature

  
  

  Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang featured the following stories:

  1. Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Marya

  2. Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin

  3. Ang Prinsipe ng Mga Ibon
• Rama Hari is the Philippine adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana set to music, dance, and drama
• Musical Play


  • A popular and generally lighter form of musical drama than the opera
  • The themes are usually more contemporary, and the musical melodies more manageable by the average singer
  • The acting is less intense and dramatic
  • The choreography and dance sequences provide visual breaks from the ongoing plots
• Broadway musicals are family entertainment with themes and texts which are generally light and easy to understand
• Broadway musicals include problems of everyday life, such as love and romance, social acceptance, jealousy and intrigue, and adventure
• Musical plays are most widely associated with Broadway plays of New York City and West End productions in London
• Miss Saigon is a musical by Claude-Michel Schonberg and Alain Boubil, with lyrics by Richard Malytyby Jr.
• The Phantom of the Opera is the longest running Broadway musical of all time
• Les Miserables is the most famous of all French musicals and one of the most well-loved musicals performed worldwide
• Andres Bonifacio: Ang Dakilang Anak-Pawis is a five-act work commissioned by Alfonso Puyat in 1979, depicting the life of revolutionary hero Andres Bonifacio, with music by Jerry Dadap
• Atang - Dulang May Musika is a musical based on the life of the first superstar of the Philippines, Atang dela Rama, written by Floy Quintos and directed by Alexander Cortes, with music by Von de Guzman
• Katy! is a musical about the life of bodabil star Catalina de la Cruz a.k.a. the "Queen of Filipino Jazz", with music by Ryan Cayabyab and lyrics by Jose Javier Reyes
• Florante at Laura was presented in celebration of the 200th birth anniversary of the author Francisco Balagtas- Baltazar
• Daragang Magayon was produced by the CCP Women's Desk and the Coordinating Center for Dance to celebrate Women's Month, with music by Ramon P. Santos
• Magsimula Ka is the story of young dreamers whose ambitions begin to fade in life's realities, written by Gines Tan and staged at the CCP Main Theater from April 7 to 24, 1988
• Producer


  • Takes the play from a mere concept to an actual finished presentation
  • Chooses all the team members and assigns them their functions, and oversees the casting of the actors and actresses
  • Decides on major logistical matters like when and where the play will be staged, the production schedule
  • Finances all the production cost or else sources the funds needed
• Director


  • Is the overall artistic coordinator of the entire production
  • Has a version of the desired total effect and impact of the performance
  • Ensures that each one in the production "hits all the right notes" to create a cohesive, seamless performance
  • Instructs and guides the actors as to the delivery of their lines, positions and movements on stage, and the thoughts or feelings they are to convey
  • Coordinates closely with the set, lighting, sound, costume/makeup designers and the choreographer
• Playwright


  • The writer of the script intended for stage performance
  • The script forms the basis of the entire production, containing the exact lines of dialogue, stage directions, and descriptions of the set, props, and lighting
  • May collaborate with the director on making some script adjustments in the rehearsals
• Playwright


  The writer of the script for a stage performance
• Playwright


  • The initial concept or plot may be original and then developed into a play script
  • Or it may be based on an existing story or another play which the playwright will then adapt to present in a new way
• Script


  • Forms the basis of the entire production
  • Contains the exact lines of dialogue that each character will memorize and deliver on stage, often with notes and tones of voice facial expression and even Movement or blocking
  • Provides a clear description of the set, props, and lightning to be used in each scene
  • The director may collaborate with the playwright on making some script adjustments in the rehearsals to better achieve the desired effect
• Teams and their Roles in a Stage Production

  • Producer
  • Director
  • Playwright
  • Stage Manager
  • Set Designer
  • Costume Designer
  • Lighting Designer
  • Sound Designer
  • Production Manager
  • Technical Director
  • Choreographer
  • Makeup Designer