TITLE OF THE PLAY

A Drama Play Critical Analysis

in Partial Fulfilment of the Subject
Creative Writing

Presented to
the English Department of
Parañaque National High School-Main
Senior High School Program

1.5” x 1.5”
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Printed & colored

COMPLETE NAME
YEAR AND SECTION

FERDINAND B. FABIAN, LPT

Teacher
JAUARY 17, 2025
 I. ABOUT THE PLAY

Printed colored picture of the play poster.

 Printed & colored picture of the playwright.

A. PLAYWRIGHT’S BIOGRAPHY

Write a short biography of the playwright.

(1 paragraph)

Printed & colored picture of the play director.

B. DIRECTOR’S BIOGRAPHY

Write a short biography of the play director.

(1 paragraph)

What techniques did the director and playwright used in order to come up with an
artistic presentation of the play which the audience greatly appreciated?
(1 paragraph)
C. SYNOPSIS
Start by stating the type and classification of the play. (1st paragraph)
Then write a summary of the play. (2nd-3rd paragraph)
 II. ELEMENTS OF THE PLAY
Analyzing a stage play focuses on three basic elements – literary
features, technical aspects and artistic performance of the actors and
play production staff in general. Thoughtful exploration of these
elements provides the critics with substantial analysis and appreciation
not only with the aesthetic facets but with the cinematic dynamics of
the production as well.

A. LITERARY ELEMENTS

This part presents the fundamental literary elements of the

drama play focusing on the plot, characters, setting, theme, conflict,
mood, dialogues, tension, contrast, timing, and symbolisms.

1. PLOT
How was the plot of the drama performed by the actors artistically?

1.1. Exposition
How did the story start?
How did the conflict unfold?

1.2. Rising Action

What were the significant scenes or parts of the story which led to the climax? Cite at
least three scenes and explicitly explain the relevance of these scenes in connection to
the climax.

1.3. Climax
What was the main climax of the story?

1.4. Falling Action

What were the significant scenes or parts of the story after the climax which led to
ending of the story? Cite at least three scenes and explicitly explain the relevance of
these scenes in connection to the ending and realization of the main characters.

1.5. Denouement
How did the story end?

2. CHARACTERS
2.1. Major Characters
Name and brief description of the protagonist/s.
Name and brief description of the antagonist/s.

2.2. Minor Characters

Name and brief description of the other significant characters.

3. CONFLICT
Identify the type of conflict and provide a brief explanation.

4. SETTING

4.1. Place/Locale
4.2. Time/Weather/Season
4.3. Social Condition

5. THEME
What is the general theme of the play?
How was the theme presented/evident in the play?

6. MOOD
What is the general mood of the play?
How was the mood presented/evident in the play?

7. DIALOGUE

How did the characters exchange dialogues and converse with each other?
How were the lines delivered, and scenes acted?

8. TENSION

How was the tension built in the story?

Cite at least three parts or scenes of the play where tension between characters or
circumstances were evident?

9. CONTRAST

Cite at least three parts or scenes of the play where contrast between characters or
circumstances were creatively presented?

10. TIMING

Cite at least three parts or scenes of the play where proper timing in terms of exchange
of dialogue, acting and song/dance performance were creatively presented?
Elaborate on how the over-all performance of the actors exude appropriate timing in
the entirety of the play?

11. SYMBOLISM

What symbolisms or archetypes were used in the play and how relevant were they in
expressing sensible yet creative representations of thoughts, concepts, or ideas?
Explain how these symbolisms added creativity and aesthetic value to the story.

B. TECHNICAL ELEMENTS
 This part presents the fundamental technical elements of the
play.

How did the following technical aspects help in enticing the audience to better
appreciate the play? How did the entire production staff deliver quality work within
their specific tasks?

1. SOUND EDITING AND MUSICAL SCORE

3. MAKE-UP AND COSTUME

4. SPECIAL EFFECTS

5. PROPS AND PRODUCTION DESIGN

6. CINEMATOGRAPY

7. EDITING

8. SCREENPLAY

C. PERFORMANCE ELEMENTS

This part presents the fundamental technical elements of the

play.

How did the actors perform their specific roles?

How were they able to show effective performance to the roles they have portrayed?
1. DIRECTION

2. ACTING AND NUANCES

3. CHOREOGRAPHY/BLOCKINGS

4. CHARACTER ANALYSIS AND MOTIVATION

5. VOICE AND VOCAL PROJECTION

6. EMPATHY

III. LITERARY CRITICISM

 Composing a literary criticism in analyzing a stage play or drama
takes a simple story review on a much higher level of critical thinking.
Utilizing the fundamental concepts of employing literary theories in
comprehending, analyzing, and criticizing the story of a drama not only
helps in understanding the flow of the story but appreciating its
humanistic value as well.

A. LITERARY THEORY A
Brief description of the literary theory used and its relevance in
the deeper understanding and appreciation of the drama story.

A1. Evidence and Critic Using Literary Theory A

1.1. First Evidence and Critic Using Literary Theory A

Cite the actual scene and real time

 Explain how the literary theory is evident in the cited

scene.

1.2. Second Evidence and Critic Using Literary Theory A

Cite the actual scene and real time

 Explain how the literary theory is evident in the cited

scene.

1.3. Third Evidence and Critic Using Literary Theory A

Cite the actual scene and real time

 Explain how the literary theory is evident in the cited

scene.

A2. Literary Theory A Synthesis

B. LITERARY THEORY B
 Brief description of the literary theory used and its relevance in
the deeper understanding and appreciation of the drama story.

B1. Evidence and Critic Using Literary Theory B

1.1. First Evidence and Critic Using Literary Theory B

Cite the actual scene and real time

 Explain how the literary theory is evident in the cited

scene.

1.2. Second Evidence and Critic Using Literary Theory B

Cite the actual scene and real time

 Explain how the literary theory is evident in the cited

scene.

1.3. Third Evidence and Critic Using Literary Theory B

Cite the actual scene and real time

 Explain how the literary theory is evident in the cited

scene.

B2. Literary Theory B Synthesis

C. LITERARY THEORY C
Brief description of the literary theory used and its relevance in
the deeper understanding and appreciation of the drama story.

C1. Evidence and Critic Using Literary Theory C

1.1. First Evidence and Critic Using Literary Theory C

Cite the actual scene and real time

 Explain how the literary theory is evident in the cited

scene.

1.2. Second Evidence and Critic Using Literary Theory C

 Cite the actual scene and real time

 Explain how the literary theory is evident in the cited

scene.

1.3. Third Evidence and Critic Using Literary Theory C

Cite the actual scene and real time

 Explain how the literary theory is evident in the cited

scene.

C2. Literary Theory C Synthesis

D. GRAND SYNTHESIS
What social or humanistic values did it try to inculcate to the audience?
These are the parts of your Drama Production Book:

TITLE OF THE PLAY

A Comedy/Tragedy Drama
 Play Production Book Submitted
in Partial Fulfilment of the Subject
Creative Writing

Presented to
the English Department of
Parañaque National High School-Main
Senior High School Program

Production Cast and Staff Group Picture

Printed & colored

Submitted by:
COMPLETE NAME
YEAR AND SECTION

FERDINAND B. FABIAN, LPT

Teacher

March, 2025

TOP COVER
(Design a catchy and creative poster for your assigned drama. You can make use of
simple yet catchy illustration or an avant-garde caricature symbolizing the theme of
your drama story).

DEDICATION
(This page is intended to mention the significant people whom you would want to
dedicate your drama play.)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
(This page is particularly reserved for all those people whom you would want to
acknowledge for whatever support and help they have extended to you throughout the
preparation and execution of your drama play).

I. DRAMA PLAY OVERVIEW

(1st Part: What the drama play is about?; What are the theme, setting, conflict and
highlights of the play?; What is the social significance or morale of the story
2nd Part: How were the entire production was able to formulate the story?; How were
the entire production was able to develop the action plan in producing the play?).

II. SYNOPSIS
(Summary of the drama play)

III. THE CAST

(Introduction of all the principal/main and supporting actors with a brief description of
their characters’ roles).

IV. THE PRODUCTION STAFF

(Introduction of the Artistic and Production Staff with a brief description of their
characters / roles).

A. The Creative Team and Stage Crew

Director: The captain of the ship, ultimately responsible for all creative and artistic
decisions in the production.

Production Stage Manager (PSM): The hardest job in show business, responsible for
coordinating every aspect of the production from scheduling to calling all of the cues
during a performance to maintaining the director’s artistic vision of the show once
performances have begun.

Casting Director: Responsible for bringing actors to the director for potential roles in the
production.

Technical Designers: Responsible for all the physical and auditory aspects of the
production.

a. Music Director: Oversees all musical aspects of the production.

b. Lights Director (Optional depending on the availability of resources):

Oversees all aspects pertaining to the application of lights design in the production.

Wardrobe / Costume Master / Mistress:

Takes charge of the costumes from conceptualizing, researching, designing, constructing
/ sewing, producing and / or sequencing for the play.

Make-up Master / Mistress:

Takes charge of conceptualizing and creating the characters' make-up & prosthetics.

Master Props Man:

The one who conceptualizes, makes, produces and / or improvises the necessary props
for the entire play.

*Dramaturg (Optional / Usually in historical plays only): Aids in the continuity,

clarification, and storytelling of a production. Extremely helpful in period pieces for
maintaining authenticity.

*Conductor (Optional / Usually in heavy musical plays with live orchestra only):
Sometimes also the Music Director, the conductor sets the musical tempos of each
number, shapes phrasing, and leads the orchestra and the performers.

*Choreographer (Optional / usually when incorporating action stunts or fight scenes,

dance productions or special effects dynamics only): Responsible for telling the story or
a significant scene in the story which needs to be highlighted through dance.

Assistant Stage Manager (ASM): Assists the PSM in all of the above aspects.

Production Assistant (PA): Usually involved in a production from pre-production

through opening, a PA helps get the space ready, runs errands, sets props, and does
anything necessary to support the SM team.

Running Crew: These are all of the men and women backstage during a show who help
set scenery, props, and costumes during the course of a performance.

B. The Production Management and Marketing Team

The Producer: Plans and coordinates all aspects of a production, usually puts up and
helps raise money to make the show possible.

Marketing Manager:
Responsible for coordinating every aspect of 1) promoting and selling the play
production from poster & ticket design, distribution and selling; 2) providing and
purchasing of all essential materials necessary for the production; and 3) audits and
balances financial turn-ins, expenses and profits (if ever).

Marketing Staff: These are all of the men and women who help the Marketing Team
perform its duties and functions.

House Manager:
The House Manager seeks and reserves the venue where the play production will be
staged during the performance date. He / she makes sure that the venue is conducive to
hold the production both for the audience, the actors and the production staff. The
House Manager should mindfully prepare appropriate seating arrangement in the venue
and that it could accommodate the expected audience per show.

Ushers and Usherettes:

These are all of the men and women inside the house who would assist / accompany the
guests / audience to their seats and attends to their requests during the play.

Box Office:
The ticket booth staff who is in-charge of the ticket turnouts and ensures balance
between the ticket sales and the number of audience per show. He / she likewise sees
to it that the number of audience is coming in is controlled to avoid crowding.

V. DRAMA SCRIPT

ATTACHMENTS (To be attached after the Creative Writing Literary Fest)

A. PRODUCTION MEETING AND REHEARSAL DOCUMENTATION
B. DRAMA PRESENTATION
C. REFLECTIONS (A brief anecdote or sharing about each of the members’ personal
experience in doing the drama play. An individual account of each members’ application
of the concepts learned throughout the grading period and the lessons learned by them
which they were able to apply hands-on during the duration of the play production.
NOTE: This should be an individual entry for all members).
D. PRODUCTION SOFTCOPY
(Softcopy file of the Production book, photo and video documentation saved in a USB).

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