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

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

a variety show consisting of musical numbers and comedic and dramatic skits with songs and dances. It was popularized by Filipino artists like Dolphy, Anita Linda, and Atang dela Rama

It is also known as Passion play.

a form of art that combines all other forms of art in which a story is told either through dialogue and actions, and song or dance in a live performance

This refers to all the visual and other special effects added in the show to create a quality and realistic play.

They help make the character appear realistic according to the role he/she portrays.

considered the highest point of Filipino folk literature, and dates back to the pre-colonial period.

One of the  oldest forms of theater and thus an important part of our heritage today.