FOURTH SUMMUTIVE EXAMINATION

1. The typical storytelling scene shows the grandmother on a rocking chair with her grandchildren listening to her fascinating tales.

• Lola Basyang

• Nyenyenye

• Ako lang to

• Barbara

This is a fantasy story set to neo-ethnic music in a contemporary style. It is about a hero’s fantastic journey to different kingdoms in pursuit of his bewitched sisters.

• Lola Basyang

• Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Marya

• Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin

• Ang Prinsipe ng Mga Ibon

This is a local version of the Pied Piper tale where the main character mesmerizes his followers through the music of his violin. The story instills in them the moral lesson that “good triumphs over evil.” The music is by Ryan Cayabyab, arranged by Arnold Buena, and choreography is by Tony Fabella

• Lola Basyang

• Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Marya

• Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin

• Ang Prinsipe ng Mga Ibon

This is a love story where a princess falls in love with a bird. It was choreographed by Ballet Manila danseur (a male ballet dancer) Osias Barroso. The music is taken from selected musical works of National Artists arranged by Mon Faustino.

• Lola Basyang

• Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Marya

• Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin

• Ang Prinsipe ng Mga Ibon

This is a romantic adventure wherein the heroine Yani is being maltreated by her envious stepmother and stepsisters. The cursed bird is changed back into a prince with the help of Yani. It depicts Mindanao and the ancient Pintados through its neo-ethnic movements.

• Lola Basyang

• Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Marya

• Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin

• Ang Palasyo ng Mga Dwende

This is a romantic fantasy of the twelve daughters of the king. In the ballet, the eldest daughter is acted out by Lisa Macuja Elizalde’s daughter Missy.

• Lola Basyang

• Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Marya

• Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin

• Labindalawang Masasayang Prinsesa

This is a horror-comedy wherein the cowardly hero Huan tries to overcome his fears in order to win his love.

• Lola Basyang

• Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Marya

• Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin

• Anting-Anting

This theatre group also began mounting grand productions of originally-written musicals with a slant towards good values for children and the whole family.

• Lola Basyang

• Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Marya

• Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin

• Trumpets

Also making its own distinct contribution to the Philippine theater scene, established in 1994 by Monique Wilson—also a Repertory Philippines’ protégée who went on to star on the international stage. New Voice has earned a reputation for staging thought- provoking productions on daring and deep topics.

• New Voice Company

• Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Marya

• Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin

• Trumpets

The was founded in 1999 by a group of dedicated classically-trained singers, led by soprano Karla Gutierrez as artistic directress. The POC seeks to develop performers as well as audiences for classical music performances, both foreign and Filipino.

• New Voice Company

• Philippine Opera Company

• Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin

• Trumpets