Arts 10 (Theatrical PLay)

It is a dramatic composition characterized by extravagant theatricality and the dominance of plot and physical action over characterization.

It is a dramatic play portraying the struggle of a strong-willed protagonist against fate, as predestined by mysterious, divine, social, or psychological forces, culminating in disaster and usually caused by a flaw in the protagonist’s character.

It is a dramatic play of light and humorous character, typically with a cheerful and happy ending.

It is a play that is “for real”. The characters represent realistic and everyday people.

These two elements set for the audience different moods and emotions. Through the use of different sounds, they provide different effects to the play that heighten the emotions of the characters and the audience.

• Gesture, Movement, and Dance

• Sound and Music

• Costume, Mask, Makeup, and Accessories

These comprise the visual effects, of which the main function is to enhance visibility and aesthetic value. They help make the character appear realistic according to the role he/she portrays.

• Gesture, Movement, and Dance

• Sound and Music

• Costume, Mask, Makeup, and Accessories

These are bodily movements or actions that usually express emotions, character, and narrative actions with accompanying sound or music.

• Gesture, Movement, and Dance

• Sound and Music

• Costume, Mask, Makeup, and Accessories

It is a type of melodrama in three acts where pieces are both spoken and sung.

Dating back to the pre-colonial period and commonly presented during festivals and gatherings, it is considered by scholars to be the highest point of Filipino folk literature. The usual topics are romance and adventure.

It is a poetic debate presented through song and dance originating from indigenous courtship customs. In this type of play, poets use proverbs and riddles to present their suit to the woman of their choice.