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CONTENT STANDARDS
The learner demonstrates understanding of
1. how theatrical elements (sound, music, gesture, movement, and costume) affect
the creation and communication of meaning in a theater play/performance
incorporated with media.
2. theater and performance as a synthesis of arts.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The learner
1. creates appropriate costumes, props, set accessories, improvised lighting, and
other dcor for Philippine plays.
2. creates/improvises appropriate sound, music, gesture, and movements for a
chosen theatrical composition.
3. participates in an original performance inspired by local Philippine stories, myths,
and events relevant to current issues.
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LEARNING COMPETENCIES
The learner
1. explains how an idea or theme is communicated in a selected performance
through the integration of musical sounds, songs, dialogue, and dance.
2. analyzes examples of plays based on theatrical forms, and elements of art as
applied to performance.
3. illustrates how the different elements are used to communicate the meaning.
4. defines the uniqueness of each original performance.
5. designs with a group the visual components of a school play (stage design,
costumes, props, etc.).
6. assumes the role of a character as an actor/performer, or production staff (director,
choreographer, lighting designer, stage manager).
7. analyzes the uniqueness of the group that was given recognition for its
performance and explains what components contributed to its selection.
8. contributes to the conceptualization of an original performance
9. choreographs the movements and gestures needed in the effective delivery of an
original performance with the use of media.
10. improvises accompanying sound and rhythm needed in the effective delivery of
an original performance with the use of different media.
From the Department of Education curriculum for ARTS Grade 10 (2014)
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Quarter IV Session 1
PHILIPPINE THEATER AND PERFORMING GROUPS
I.
SUBJECT MATTER
A.
Topic:
B.
Materials:
C.
II.
Reference:
PRE-ASSESSMENT
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Conduct the following survey to assess what the students know or have
experienced concerning a theater production or performance:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Can you identify these personalities from the world of Philippine theater?
(Present to the class the photographs of Lea Salonga and other theater
personalities.)
Have you watched excerpts of theater productions that Lea Salonga has
starred in (maybe on YouTube): Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, Flower
Drum Song, Annie.
Have you watched the animated films in which she provided the singing
voice of the lead female character: Mulan and Aladdin.
Do you know how Lea was hand-picked from among hundreds of
hopefuls in several countries for the role of Kim in Miss Saigon? And how
from there, she went on to become a multi-awarded theater star in
Londons West End and on Broadway?
Have you watched any live theater performance? If yes, describe the
experience.
III. ACTIVITIES
A.
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1. Explain to the class that, in this Quarter IV, they will get to learn
firsthand about the complex collaborative process of staging a theater
productionas they join the entire class in the culminating activity of
presenting an original stage performance.
2. Have the class turn to pages 300-311 of the Arts Grade 10 Learners
Materials, and read the sections on Philippine theater groups and on
the roles in a theater production.
3. Ask them to comment on the different theater groups presented, as
well as on the types of productions they stage.
4. What does this tell them about the state of the Philippine theater
industry? Have them explain their views.
5. Next, have the students briefly explain each of the roles/functions in a
stage production team:
a. producer
b. director
c. playwright
d. set designer
e. lighting designer
f. costume designer
g. sound designer
h. production manager
i. technical director
j. choreographer
k. makeup designer
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4. Ask the class where they believe the various media arts they have
studied in Quarters II and III could be most effectively applied in the
staging of a theater performance.
B.
WHAT TO KNOW
Have the class answer the What to Know questions on pages 311-312 of
the Arts Grade 10 Learners Materials.
Philippine Theater Groups
1. What are the active theater groups in the Philippines specializing in
original plays written in Filipino?
2. Name two performing groups that present adaptations of foreign plays,
primarily in English.
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C.
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__________________________________________
Scriptwriter
__________________________________________
Director
__________________________________________
Stage Designer
__________________________________________
Setting
__________________________________________
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Main characters
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
D.
WHAT TO UNDERSTAND
Have the class answer the following What to Understand questions on
page 313 of the Arts Grade 10 Learners Materials:
1.
2.
3.
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4.
5.
6.
E.
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IV. GENERALIZATION
V.
SUMMATIVE TEST
Use the following quiz items to assess the students grasp of the topics
discussed:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
What are the different art forms that all come together in the production of
a theater performance?
Name the two Philippine theater groups that present original and adapted
plays in Filipino.
Name at least three other active theater groups in the country that stage
theater productions, primarily in English.
Cite the achievements of theater actress Lea Salonga.
Who is the overall conductor of a theater production?
Name at least five other roles that are needed in mounting a production on
stage. Briefly describe the main task involved in this role.
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Quarter IV Sessions 2 to 8
ORIGINAL PERFORMANCE WITH THE USE OF MEDIA
During Session 1, you would have already oriented the class on this culminating
activity of staging an original theater performance. Every class member would
already have been assigned his or her specific role in the production process, which
each one shall then carry out in the course of the Quarter.
A.
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1. Sourcing/Writing the Script
- A group of class members will be tasked with sourcing an existing
script on a Philippine myth, legend, or folk tale; or dealing with a
current issue.
- If an existing script is not available or not suitable for school use, this
group will create an original script. Note: Guidelines for effective
scriptwriting would have been taken up in English classes.
2. Casting the Actors
- Based on the script that has been sourced or written, the characters will
be cast from among the class members.
3. Forming the Production Team
- The remaining class members will be assigned the following roles that
are typically required for a school or class play:
a) Director
b) Technical/Assistant Director
c) Set Designer, with a team of 4-5 students as production crew
d) Lighting Designer, with a team of 4-5 students as lighting crew
e) Sound Designer, with a team of 4-5 students as sound crew
f) Production Manager, with a team of 6-8 students as stage crew
g) Costume Designer, with a team of 3-4 students as wardrobe crew
h) Makeup Designer, with a team of 2-3 students as makeup crew
i) Choreographer, with an Assistant Choreographer
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B.
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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, papier mache, assemblage, simple sculpture
and industrial design
Rhythm, Movement
Balance
Emphasis
Harmony, Unity, and Variety
Proportion
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C.
D.
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Critiquing the Performance
As a form of self-evaluation, have the class members rate their performance using the
format below:
Criteria
Poor
Very Good
Good
Fair
Assignment of tasks
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Rehearsal process
Production process
Cooperation among students
Carrying out of roles:
Scriptwriting
Direction
Stage management
Acting
Stage design
Lighting
Music
Choreography
Sound effects
Costumes
Makeup
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Audience response
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