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ARTS
Quarter 4: Module 2
Original Performance with the
Use of Media

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Lesson

1 PHILIPPINE OPERA COMPANY

What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the Original Performance with the use of Media. The scope of this module
permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used
recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to
follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them
can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module is divided into two lessons, namely:

 Lesson 1 – Philippine Opera Company
 Lesson 2- Theater Down South with their Roles in a Stage Production

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. analyze the uniqueness of the group that was given recognition for its
performance and explain what components contributed to its selection.

2. choreograph the movements and gestures needed in the effective delivery of an

original performance with the use of media.

3. improvise accompanying sound and rhythm needed in the effective delivery of an

original performance with the use of different media

What’s In
Theater is one major art form that brings together all the other art forms from painting
and sculpture, to installation art, music, dance, literature, and even to computer art
in a single production.

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A Play is a work of drama created by a playwright, usually consisting mostly of
dialogues between characters and intended for theatrical performances.

What’s New
Philippine Theater and Performing groups
Philippines has a rich and thriving theater industry that you may be interested to
venture into, and in the future. Productions range from original plays with Philippine
themes and settings; to renowned theater classics from past centuries;to
contemporary musicals from Broadway or London’s West End. Below is an overview
of some of the more prominent theater and performing groups in the country and
their major productions.
The Philippine Opera Company (POC) 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.
 Harana
 Master Class
 The Mikado

What is it!
Elements of Art as Applied to an Original Performance

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1. Sound and Music – incorporating sound recording and editing techniques
available using applications for desktop or laptop computers, tablets, and android
phones
2. Gesture, Movement, and Dance – incorporating appropriate dance styles and
techniques learned in Physical Education classes
3. Costume, Mask, Makeup, and Accessories – incorporating art techniques such as
painting, paper mache, assemblage, simple sculpture and industrial design
4. Spectacle – creating a striking, even awe-inspiring effect on stage through the use
of lighting, sound, music, costumes, dance, and special effects.

What’s More
Principles of Art as Applied to an Original Performance
1. Rhythm,
2. Movement
3. Balance
4. Emphasis
5. Harmony
6. Proportion

Let start here…………

Rhythm

Rhythm in art is possibly one of the most difficult and most important
ingredients required for building an interesting composition. Just like in music, the
music we hear and the different beats produce a physical reaction from us, making
us move our bodies to the rhythm, allowing us to express the inner sensations sound
produced. It is often referred to as the principles of organization or design principles.
Rhythm refers to the movement or the visual flow within a certain piece. It is
sometimes also referred to as a tempo or a beat created that invites the eye to enter
into the journey of the artist’s soul.

Movement

Movement is the path our eyes follow when we look at a work of art, and is
generally very important to keep a viewer’s eyes engaged in the work. Without
movement artwork becomes stagnant. A few good strategies to evoke a sense of

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movement (among many others) are using diagonal lines, placing shapes so that
they extend beyond the boundaries of the picture plane, and using changing values .

Balance

Balance in art refers to the use artistic elements such as line, texture, color,
and form in the creation of artworks in a way that renders visual stability. In general
terms, balance refers to the equilibrium of different elements. However, in art and
design, balance does not necessarily imply a complete visual or even physical
equilibrium of forms around a center of the composition, but rather an arrangement
of forms that evokes the sense of balance in viewers. Balance is important as it
brings visual harmony, rhythm and coherence to artwork, and it confirms its
completeness.
There are few types of balance, and they are as follows:
Symmetry – a form of balance achieved by the use of identical balance
compositional units on either side of a vertical axis within the picture plane.
Approximate Symmetry - a form of balance achieved by the use of similarly
balanced compositional units on either side of a vertical axis within the picture plane.
Radial Symmetry – a form of balance that is even, radiating out from a central point
to all four quadrants of the shape’s constraining plane.
Asymmetry – a form of balance attained when the visual units on balance either
side of the vertical axis are not identical, but are placed in positions within the
picture plane.

Emphasis

Emphasis is a principle of arts which refers to the use of visual elements to

draw attention to a certain area, usually a focal point, in an artwork. There are many
ways you could go about using emphasis in your art. Usually, it involves contrasting
different elements against each other. For example, a bright red object will stand out
among dull gray background or a straight line among curve lines, or a round object
among circular objects.

Proportion

Proportion is the comparison of dimensions or distribution of forms. It is the

relationship in scale between one element and another, or between a whole object
and one of its parts. Differing proportions with a composition can relate to different
kinds of balance or symmetry, and can help establish visual weight and depth.

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Harmony

Harmony is a good design and achieved through the balance of unity and
variety; the elements need to be alike enough so we perceive them as a belonging
together and different enough to be interesting.

What I Have Learned

Directions: Identify the term being referred to by the statement. Write your answer on
the space provided.
__________1. One major art form that brings together all the other art forms from
painting and sculpture, to installation art, to music, dance, literature, even to
computer art in a single production.
__________2.It 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.
__________3. Founded with Philippine theater mainstay Michael Williams as artistic
director. The vision of the company is to widen the reach of stage productions
beyond the traditional centers within Metro Manila, and therefore develop a broader
audience base.
__________4. It deliberates on the characters’ main attire, the makeup designer is
brought in to plan the hairstyles and makeup to complement the costumes.
__________5. A member of production team that plans out all the dance steps to
suit the music, but also rehearses the actors until they are able to perform the dance
skillfully—while remaining ―in character‖ on stage.

What I Can Do
Test I. Simple Recall
Directions: Answer the questions in 2-3 sentences. (5 points each)
1. What is your impression of the theater industry in the Philippines?

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2. Would you like to attend a stage production of the various theater groups? What
type of play most interests you, and why?
3. How do you feel about the Philippine theater performance who have become stars
on both local and international stage?

Lesson1: PHILIPPINE OPERA COMPANY

The teacher will provide video sample of each theater company.

Activity 1. FEED ME UP! I’M HUNGRY

Directions: Fill in the box with the correct answer. The first item is done for you.

Philippine Theatre Synopsis Principle of Arts Mood of the scene

Group being used
Ex. A long forgotten
1Harana tradition of Filipino Harmony Romantic
serenading when
men sang under the
window at night
fearlessly declare
their love for a
woman.
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Activity 2. Let’s Converse!

Directions: Use the Principle of Arts in a form of a script based on the Classical Musical
performance.
Ex. Florante! Harmony will help you to get the sweetest yes of Clara.

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 What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the Original Performance with the use of Media. The scope of this module
permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used
recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to
follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them
can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.
 Lesson 2- Theater Down South with their Roles in a Stage Production

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. choreograph the movements and gestures needed in the effective delivery of an

original performance with the use of media.

2. improvise accompanying sound and rhythm needed in the effective delivery of an

original performance with the use of different media

Theater Down South

In 2007, Theater Down South was founded, with Philippine theater mainstay Michael
Williams as artistic director. The vision of the company is to widen the reach of stage
productions beyond the traditional centers within Metro Manila, and therefore
develop a broader audience base.
 A Midsummer Night’s Dream
 The Red Carp
 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Theater down south is a theatre company dedicated to providing quality productions

for residents of Parañaque, Alabang, Las Piñas and points further down ( such as
Cavite,Laguna, etc.) with a special focus on educational and family entertainment. It
also features performers who are based in the south Metro area.

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 What’s New
Roles in a Stage Production
Most visible on stage in a theater production are the actors and actresses playing
their roles. However, behind the scenes is an entire team whose work begins months
in advance of the actual performance. It is they who support the actors and enable
them to truly bring the play to life. While the members of this team may vary
depending on how complex or simple the production is, below are the basic roles
that most plays require:
 Producer – In a professional stage production, this is the person who takes
the play from a mere concept to an actual finished presentation. He or she
chooses all the team members and assigns them their functions, and
oversees the casting of the actors and actresses for the different roles. He or
she also decides on major logistical matters like when and where the play will
be staged, the production schedule, and in most cases either finances all the
production costs or else sources the funds needed.
 Director – The director is the overall artistic coordinator of the entire
production. Like a conductor of an orchestra, he or she has a vision of the
desired total effect and impact of the performance. With the play’s script
serving as a ―musical score,‖ the director ensures that each one in the
production ―hits all the right notes‖ to create a cohesive, seamless
performance that will engage the audience.

Throughout the play’s rehearsals, the director instructs and guides the actors as to
the delivery of their lines of dialogue; their positions and movements on stage (called
―blocking‖); the thoughts or feelings they are to convey through tone of voice, facial
expression, and gestures. By the time of the actual performance, all these should be
second nature to the actors as they portray their characters on stage. The director
also coordinates closely with the set, lighting, sound, costume, Makeup designer and
the choreographer.
 Playwright – For a script intended for a stage performance, the writer of the
script is more specifically called a playwright. The initial concept or a plot
maybe original, and then develop into a play script.
The script forms the basis of the entire production. It contains the exact lines of
dialogue that each character will memorize and deliver on stage, often with notes on
tone of voice, facial expression, and even movement or blocking. It also provides a
clear description of the set, props, and lighting to be used in each scene. In some
cases, the director may collaborate with the playwright on making some script
adjustments in the course of the rehearsals to better achieve the desired effect.
 Set designer – The concept and creation of the physical stage setup is the
task of the set designer. He or she builds the set (or sets) that will simulate
the world that the play’s characters are supposed to live in. The set may be

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 realistic and filled with authentic details; or it may be minimalist, merely
suggesting the setting with a few pieces of furniture or props and a simple
backdrop. In either case, the set designer ensures that the set will enable the
actors to move about easily and naturally to make their roles believable, and
will truly provide the ambiance on stage that the director and the playwright
intend.
 Lighting designer – Coordinating closely with the set designer is the lighting
designer. Lighting is critical in creating the mood of each scene in the play,
highlighting a dramatic moment, signaling the entrance of a character,
focusing attention on a specific spot on stage, or even providing the blanket of
darkness for set and prop changes. Colored lights or filters may be used, as
well as special effects such as gradual dimming or brightening, a speckled
effect like sunlight through leaves, or flickering lights. The lighting designer
plans all these and adds detailed notes on the script for the lighting crew to
follow during rehearsals and the actual performance.
 Costume designer – The actors and actresses must look believable in their
roles, and much of this is owed to the costume designer. He or she studies
the general setting (time and place) that the play is meant to take place in, as
well as each character in the script. He or she then decides what attire will
not only give the audience a clear sense of the setting, but will also express
each character’s personality and distinct qualities.
The costumes may need to be designed and sewn to meet these requirements. Or
they may simply be assembled from available clothes and accessories, with some
additional touches created as needed. For a modern or avant-garde play, the actors
sometimes wear regular street clothes with a simple prop, a mask, or headgear to
denote the characters they are playing.
 Production manager – Coordinating all the complex behind-the-scenes details
of staging a play is the production manager. He or she is tasked with
overseeing the crews for the sets and props, the sound and music, the
lighting, and the costumes. This includes ensuring that all the needed
elements, facilities, and equipment are not only available, but are in good
working order, properly catalogued and labelled, and safely stored from one
rehearsal to the next, up until the time of the performance.
 Technical director – The technical director shadows the play’s director
throughout the entire production process. From the time the director presents
his or her vision for the play and issues instructions at every rehearsal, the
technical director carefully notes how each actor and every member of the
stage, sound, lighting, and costume crews need to be coordinated to bring the
director’s vision to life—ensuring that every instruction is properly executed.

By the time of the final technical rehearsal (sometimes called the dress rehearsal,
since it is performed in full costume and makeup), the director focuses on assessing
the total effect of the performance and how it might still be improved. It is then the
technical director who takes over to closely monitor the individual details, and again
ensure that these work together seamlessly in the actual performance.
 Choreographer – In cases where a play involves dance in certain scenes, a
choreographer is included in the production team. He or she not only plans

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 out all the dance steps to suit the music, but also rehearses the actors until
they are able to perform the dance skillfully—while remaining ―in character‖ on
stage. Should the play happen to involve fight scenes, the choreographer will
likewise program the moves of the opposing sides so these can be executed
not only believably, but safely as well.
 Makeup designer – As the costume designer deliberates on the characters’
main attire, the makeup designer is brought in to plan the hairstyles and
makeup to complement the costumes. The work of the makeup designer may
be as simple as making the actors look natural for their respective roles—
based on their characters’ age and personality, and the time and place of the
story. But it may also be far more challenging, such as transforming the actors
into mythical.

Note: After reading each stage performance role the learner will make a short own
role description based on their own understanding .
Roles in Stage Description Nature of Work
Production
Ex. The director is the overall artistic coordinator of ensures that each
1. Director the entire production. one in the
production ―hits all
the right notes‖
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What is it!
Today employs the ever-expanding powers of image manipulation programs and
applications to create an amazing effects in a an actual performance which can
appear in an entire range of their performance whether as a physical output or a
virtual experience.

Computer/digital arts greatly contributes to the improvement of theater play in

the Philippines. It uses electronic and mechanical devices, rather than the artist’s
own hand to produce the desired images and effects. Thus, these are definitely
technology-based art forms.

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 What’s More
Activity 1.1 Roles in a Stage Production
Directions: Answer the question at least 2 to 3 sentences. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. How is the director of a play similar to an orchestra conductor? Explain briefly.
2. Which member of the production team shadows the director? Briefly describe his
or her role.
3. Who creates the script of a stage performance?
4. Out of the many roles required in a stage production, name the three who
work with the physical setup and mood of the performance area.
5. Name two other roles responsible for the physical appearance of the different
characters on stage.
6. What is another name for technical rehearsal? Why was it given such name?

Activity 1.2 Matching Type

Directions: Match column A with column B. Write the correct letter of the correct
answer.

_________1. Technical Director A

_________2. Lighting Director B

_________3.Make-up Artist C

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_________4. Director D

_________5.Playwright E

What I Have Learned

Test I
Directions: Write the correct answer on the space before each number.
__________1. One considered as the shadow of the play’s director throughout the
entire production process.
__________2. A production team member tasked to oversee the crew for the sets
and props, the sound and music, the lighting, and the costumes.
__________3. Responsible for actors and actresses appearance that they must look
believable in their roles, and much of this is owed to the costume designer.
__________4. The concept and creation of the physical stage setup is the task of
the________.
__________5. Creates and strikes an awe-inspiring effect on stage through the use
of lighting, sound, music, costumes, dance, and special effects.

What I Can Do
Test II. Essay ( 5 points each ) at least 2-3 sentences
1. Can you envision yourself being involved in theatre arts in some ways?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
_____________________
2. Would you consider yourself as a full time or part time in this field of career

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Test II.
ACTIVITY: “ Applied Theater ” ( Walang Sugat)
Directions: The Teacher will provide a video presentation of a play, afterwards the
learners will write a video review using the following outline:
Title of the play ______________________________________________
Scriptwriter ______________________________________________
Director ______________________________________________
Stage Designer ______________________________________________
Setting ______________________________________________
Main characters ______________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
_________________________
Main story line (a 1-paragraph summary)
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Personal reaction ___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

Answer Key

Director

4. Set Designer
Designer
Director
3. Lighting
Technical 5.
4.C 2.D
Designer Choreographer 4.
Designer 5.A 3.E 1.B
2. Costume
Makeup 3. What’s more ( A.1.2)
Manager TPT 2.
1. Production Theater 1. Answer may Vary
What I have learned What I have learned What I can do

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