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 ARTS 10
Name of Learner: ________________________________ Grade Level: _____
Section: _________________________________________ Date: ____________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

“Elements of Art in Theater Play”

Background Information for Learners

This Learning Activity Sheet (LAS) helps you to identify and appreciate original
performance with the use of media and how to explain an idea or theme is communicated
in a selected performance through the integration of musical sounds, songs, dialogue and
dance. It also helps you analyze examples of plays based on theatrical forms, and elements
of art as applied to performance.

Theater is one of the major art forms that brings together all the other art forms:
from painting and sculpture, to installation of art, to music, to dance, to literature even in
computer arts. A story is acted out on stage (or other Performance area) by actors
portraying the characters, bringing them to life and developing plot through dialogue and
actions, and sometimes through song and/or dance.

Philippines has a rich and thriving theater industry. Productions range from original
plays with Philippine themes and settings, to renowned theater classic from past centuries,
to contemporary musicals from Broadway or London’s West End.

Learning Competency with code

1. Explains how an idea or theme is communicated in a selected performance through the
integration of musical sounds, songs, dialogue and dance. (A10EL-IVb-4-Wk 1/Q4)
2. Analyzes examples of plays based on theatrical forms, and elements of art as applied to
performance. (A10EL-IVa-2-Wk 1/Q4)

Directions
1. Write your name, grade level and date at the top of this Learning Activity Sheet. Write
eligibly and if possible, avoid erasures. Read carefully the background information
intended for you as guide in answering the different activities.
2. This is your time to shine analyze and understand the different activities below. If you
have queries or question feel free to send short message service (SMS), a phone call or
chat your teacher through his face book account for further explanation.

Activity 1. “Watch Me, I can do It”

Directions: Analyze and internalize a video from the Philippine Theater and Performing
Groups. You can search the video on the www.youtube.com, just type “Miss Saigon Full
Musical and click “Lea Salonga-Miss Saigon Manila Production December 24, 2000” and
watch the video. After watching, answer the question/s below.

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Questions:
1. What is/are your impression/s of the Theater Industry in the Philippines?
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2. What type of play interests you most? Why?
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________________________

3. Explain how an idea or theme is communicated through the integration of musical

sounds, songs, dialogue and dance in the musical “Miss Saigon”.
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Activity 2. “Fix Me”

Directions: Analyze the given word/s below. Read the given phrase or sentence below as a
clue. Arrange the jumbled letters to form a word that corresponds to the given phrase or
sentences. Write the arranged word to the space provided after the jumbled letters.

1. ROTRECID (________________)- the overall artistic coordinator of the entire production.

2. REDUCROP (________________) - the person who takes the play from a mere concept to an
actual finished presentation.
3. DUCROPNITO REMAGNA (________________________) - coordinating the complex
behind-the-scenes details of staging a play.
4. GRAPREOHERCHO (__________________)- plans all the dance steps to suit the music and
rehearses the actors /actresses until they are able to perform the dance skillfully while remaining
“in character “on stage.
5. GRIHTWPAYL (______________________) - the writer of the script intended for a
performance, initial concept or plot may be original and developed into a play script.

Closure/Reflection:
1. As a beginner or amateur in the performing arts, is it easy for you to create a
musical play with the elements of art as applied to performance? Why?
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References for learners:___________
Horizons- Music and Arts Appreciation for Young Filipinos
Grade 10-Learners Module Chicago Manual of Style please
ISBN 978-793-023-7
Philippine Copyright 2015
By Tawid Publications
Editors: Evelyn F. Cabanban, Melissa Y. Moran and Milagros P. Valdez (Language Reader)

https://www.youtube.com
https://www.google.com

ANSWER KEY

Activity 2: Fixed me

1. DIRECTOR
2. PRODUCER
3. PRODUCTION MANAGER
4. CHOREOGRAPHER
5. PLAYWRIGHT

Prepared by:
JASON P. MADRIAGA
SST-I, MAPEH
Bagabag National High School

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 ARTS 10
Name of Learner: ________________________________ Grade Level: ________
Section: _________________________________________ Date: ________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Original Performance with the Use of Media

Roles in Stage Production

Background Information for Learners

Basic Roles that Most Plays Require …

1. Director 6. Costume Designer 11. Make-up Designer
2. Playwright 7. Sound Designer 12. Actor/Actress
3. Producer 8. Production Manager
4. Set Designer 9. Technical Director
5. Lighting Designer 10. Choreographer
.
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
Playwright For a script intended for stage performance, the writer of the script is more
specifically called a playwright. The initial concept or plot may be original,
and then developed into a play script is more script. Or it may be based on
an existing story or another play which the playwright will then adapt to
present in a new way.

Producer The person who takes the play from mere concept to an actual presentation.
He or she choose all the team members and assigns them their functions,
and oversees the casting of the actors and actresses for he different roles.

Set Designer The concept and creation of the physical stage 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.

Lighting Designer Coordinating closely with the set designer is the lighting designer. Lighting
is critical in designing 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.

Costume Designer The actors and actresses must look believable in their roles and much of
this is owed to the costume designer. He/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.

Sound Designer Similar to the lighting designer, the sound designer serves a vital role in
creating and enhancing the atmosphere of the performance

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 Technical Director Shadows the play’s director throughout the entire production process
Choreographer • is included in the production team
• he/she not only plans out all the dance steps to suit the music, but
also rehearses the actor until they are able to perform the dance
skillfully – while remaining “in character” on stage.

Make-up 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.

Actor/Actress A person who portrays a character in a performance

Learning Competency with code

Illustrates how the different elements are used to communicate the meaning. (A10EL-
IVc-3 /Wk 2/Q4)

ACTIVITY 1: “Direct Me!”

Directions: Identify four characters a great director should possess and why? Write your
answer inside the box.

DIRECTOR

1.2 Think of an acronym for the word DIRECTOR

D- ______________________________________
I-_______________________________________
R- _______________________________________
E- _______________________________________
C- _______________________________________
T- _______________________________________
O - _______________________________________
R- _______________________________________

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ACTIVITY 2: “Write Me a Story!”
Directions: Make a short story according to your point of view as a script writer. Think of a
title of your story to make, identify the characters, body of the story by following the frames
drawn below.

Title

Characters: Settings:
Name Role 1.

2.

3.

Body of the Story:

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Rubric for scoring:

5 4 3
Interpretation Uses unit Offers some Doesn’t offer
understandings to understanding of any
arrive at the piece interpretation
interpretation
Written A well-crafted A solid essay that Brief, but
expression essay that shows care and clearly written,
persuasively efficiency in using good
argues in defense writing. mechanics.
of the artist and
the piece.
Student’s Score

ACTIVITY 3: “Watch Me!?!”

Direction: Watch the full video clips of a multimedia form by using the links below.

Title of the Theatrical Play: Rated: PG ( https://www.youtube.com/petatheateron)

After watching the video, you are given the task to answer the following questions below
using the 3-2-1 Method.

3- Three things I’ve learned

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2- Two interesting facts

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1- One word to describe the presentation

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References: HORIZONS 10
Music and Arts Appreciation for Young Filipinos
Learner’s Material
A Walk through on the Grade 10 Arts

http://www.centerforartandthought.org/
http://www.deviantart.com/browse/all/digitalart/
http://www.ateneoartgallery.org/
http://yuchengcomuseum.org/
https://www.moodbook.com. Retrieved on May 2020
https://en.m.wikipedia.org. Retrieved on May 2020
https://www.erinhanson.com. Retrieved on May 2020
https://museum.cornell.edu. Retrieved on May 2020
www.wikiart.org. Retrieved on May 2020
https://www.pinterest.com. Retrieved on May 2020
https://www.members.tripod.com. Retrieved on May 2020
https://www.britannica.com. Retrieved on May 2020
https://www.thejakartapost.com. Retrieved on May 2020
https://www.arts.gov. Retrieved on May 2020
https://www.nationalgalleries.org. Retrieved on May 2020

ANSWER KEYS

ACTIVITY 1: “Direct Me!”

ACTIVITY 2: “Write Me a Story!” (Answers may Vary)

ACTIVITY 3: “Watch Me?!”

Prepared by:

ALPHA MAE B. AMBATALI

SST-I, Diadi National High School
Diadi, NV

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 ARTS 10
Name of Learner: ________________________________ Grade Level: _____
Section: _________________________________________ Date: ____________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

“Media Art Performance: Art is free”

Background Information for Learners

From painting to sculpting, to installation art, to music, to dance, to literature and even to
computer arts, Theater, a major art form that brings together all the other art forms in single
production. It is a cooperative form of fine art that uses live performances to present the
experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place. Theater may
communicate to audience through combinations of, gesture, speech, song, music and dance.
Theater refers to acting, building, play themselves, administrators, scenery, costumes, make-
up and lights. Theatre, a specific place of the performance, as derived from the Ancient Greek
theathron, which means “a place for viewing”.

Theatre and drama are distinct from one another. Theatre can refer to a whole theatrical
production whereas drama refers to the plays themselves. Dramaturgy, it is the study of plays.
Theatre can mean building, whereas drama cannot.

Theater as a collaborative art:

1. Producer – one who is in charge of all the aspect such as finances, hiring and promoting.
2. Director – Supervises rehearsals; controls and develops his or her “vision” of the play.
3. Actors – perform the roles or the characters.
4. Designer – creates the visual aspects of production: scenery, costumes, props, make up,
lighting and sound.
5. Builders – technical crew, build and paint the set; make the costumes.
6. Crews – execute changes in the scenery, light and sound cues, placement and return of
properties.
7. Stage manager – runs the “live” production.
8. House manager – admits and seats audience.
9. The “playwright” – his work is generally done away from the theatre building itself.

Learning Competency with code

Designs with a group the visual components of a school play (stage design, costume, props,
etc.) (A10PR-IVe-1-Wk2/Q4)

Directions/Instructions:
1. Write your name, grade level, section and the date at the top of this Learning Activity Sheet.
Please write legibly.
2. Read carefully and understand the Background Information. This will help and guide you
about the following activities.

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3. For this day, you are tasked to do the different activities below. Read carefully the specific
instructions and accomplish the activities. If you have questions regarding these activities,
please contact your subject teacher.

Activity 1: “Who me?”

Directions: Identify the different roles in a theater. Write your answers on the space before the
number.
____________1. A person who is in charge on the theatre production such as play, opera,
dance- drama and musical play. He is the vision of the play.
____________2. A person who manage all aspects of a theatre production.
____________3. A person who portrays a character in a performance.
____________4. They are expert in the changes of the scenery, light and sound
____________5. They are expert in technicalities and building sets for the production.
____________6. They are in-charge of the returning of properties.
____________7. They are the one who runs the live performances.
____________8. They are the ones who accommodate audiences.
____________9. They write the plays.
____________10. They usually draw or paint their design ideas and present them to the
creative team.

Activity 2: “The Script”

Directions: Create a short script using the complete guide to screenwriting process below.
Wherein it is shown in this guide the process of screenwriting, from start to finish. Be creative
and imaginative.

IDEA (Whether it is an original or adapted idea): ____________________________

DESCRIBE YOUR MAIN CHARACTER AND SUPPORTING CHARACTERS:

___________________________________________________________________________
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BUILD THE MAIN CONFLICT: _______________________________________________
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WORLD BUILDING (design your own setting/ place):

1. Write a paragraph about your world, how does it look like? Consider all these elements
(technology, climate, nature and culture).
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_____________________________________________________________________
2. Think of your hero or your main character in this world (physical looks, behavior, past
story, wants, needs and obstacles):
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3. What does your character want? What prevents your character from getting it?
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CONCLUSION (How did the story end?):

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Criteria

Originality - 25% Score:

Writing Skills - 30%
Creativity - 25%
Over-all impact of the story - 20%
TOTAL - 100%

Activity 3 – “Bring me to Life”

Directions: In this activity you are going to design a theatre that suits the setting you created
in ACTIVITY 2. Make use of any available material inside your house. After designing a
theatre play, take a picture or video (if necessary, especially if you will use music and sound
effects) of it and sent it to your teacher through the Facebook or messenger or any available
and possible social media connection.

NOTE: Spending money for this activity is discouraged.

Criteria

Originality - 25% Score:

Efficient use of Space - 15%
Props - 10%
Visual Impact - 20%
Creativity - 30%
TOTAL - 100%

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References for learners
Cabanban, Moran, Valdez et al., (2015). Horizons- Music and Arts Appreciation for Young
Filipinos. Philippines: Tawid Publications.

Ruby Angela. (2015) Theatre Arts. Accessed July, 2020.

<https://www.slideshare.net/mobile/rubyangela01/theater-arts-45071320/>

Christine Graza- Magaboo. Grade 10 Arts Q4 for NTOT Luzon. Accessed July, 2020.
https://www.slideshare.net/mobile/christinegraza/grade-10-arts-q4-for-ntot-luzon/

SC Lannom. (2019) How to write a screenplay. Accessed July, 2020.

https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/how-to-write-a-screenplay/

Answer Key
Activity 1: “Who me?”
1. Director 6. Crews
2. Producer 7. Stage manager
3. Actor 8. House manager
4. Crews 9. Playwright
5. Builders 10. Designer

Prepared by:

____________________________
JANINE JERICA C. JONTILANO
SST-I, MAPEH
Aritao National High School

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 ARTS 10
Name of Learner: ________________________________ Grade Level: _____
Section: _________________________________________ Date: ____________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

“Role of a Character”

Background Information for Learners:

There are important persons behind the success of each different plays (role play, stage play,
or theater play that includes the following:
1. Producer- a person who takes the play from a mere concept to an actual finished
presentation.
2. Director- the over all artistic coordinator of the entire production.
3. Playwright- (writer of the script)the initial concept or plot may be original, and then
developed into a play script.
4. Set Designer-the concept and the creation of the physical stage set-up is the task of the
set designer.
5. Lighting Designer- coordinating closely with the set designer is the lighting designer
which plans all and adds detailed notes on the script for the lighting crew to follow
during rehearsals and the actual performance.
6. Costume Designer- 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.
7. Sound Designer- serves a vital role in creating and enhancing the atmosphere of the
performance.
8. Production Manager- tasked with overseeing the crews for the sets, props, the sound
and music, the lighting and the costumes.
9. Technical Director takes over to monitor the individual details closely, and gain ensure
that these work together seamlessly in the actual performance.
10. Choreographer-plans not only out all the dance steps to suit the music, but also
rehearses the actors until they are able to perform the dance skillfully.
11. Make-up Designer- brought into plan the hairstyle and make-up to complement the
costumes.
There are also groups which was given recognition for their performance. Among them is the
PETA (Philippine Educational Theater Association) which receives a Ramon Magsaysay
award on 2017 they performed the Himala in 2014 and Rak of Aegis and other more. Another
group is the Repertory Philippines, where Lea Salongga began her career as a child lead in the
production. Other groups were Trumpets who performed N.O.A.H (2009), New Voice
Company performed the male voice (2009), The Philippine Opera Company who performed
Harana (2009), The Mikado (2013)and Theater Down South performed A midsummer Night’s
Dream (2017).

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Learning Competency with code:

Assumes the role of a character as an actor/ performer, or choreographer, light designer, stage
manager. (A10PR-IVh-2-Wk3-/Q4 )

Analyzes the uniqueness of the group that was given recognitions for its performance and
explain what component contributed to its selection. (A10PR-IVh-3-Wk 4/ Q4)

Directions/Instructions:
3. Write your name, grade level and date at the top of this Learning Activity Sheet. Write
eligibly and if possible avoid erasures. Read carefully the background information
intended for you as guide in answering the different activities.

Activity 1: “Arrange Me”

Directions: Arrange the Jumbled letter in Column A to form the correct word/s which best
describes the meaning in column B. Write the Correct answer below the jumbled letter.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. ROPCERUD A person who takes the play fro as mere concept
to an actual finished presentation.
2. ERCOTRID The overall artistic coordinator of the entire
production.
3. WRIHGTLAPY The initial concept or plot may be original, and
then developed into a play script.
4. TES NERSIGDE The concept and the creation of the physical
stage setup is the task of the set designer
5. TINGHGIL NERGSIED Plans and adds detailed notes on the script for
the lighting crew to follow during rehearsals and
the actual performance.
6. SOCMUET SIGDEREN Studied the general setting (time and place) that
the play is meant to take place in as well as
each character in the script.
7. OUNDOS SIGNERDE Serves a vital role in creating and enhancing the
atmosphere of the performance.
8. UCTOINROPD NAMAGRE Coordinating all the complex behind –the-
scenes details of staging a play is the
production manager.
9. CHINLACTE RECDIROT Shadows the plays director throughout the entire
production process.
10. REOGARPRHEOHC Plans not only out all the dance steps to suit the
music, but also rehearses the actors until they
are able to perform the dance skill fully while
remaining in character on stage.
11. UPAKEM SIGDEREN deliberates on the characters main attire,
the make-up designer is brought into plan the
hairstyle and make-up to complement the
costumes.

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Activity 2: “Choose the Best”

Directions: Analyze the following sentences and words below. Match Column A
(Description) with Column B (Terms). Write the correct letter or your answer on the space
provided before each number.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
____ 1. The resident theater company of A. Trumpets
the Cultural Center of the Philippines
Founded in 1987, (Himala 2004)
____2. The overall artistic coordinator of B. PETA
the entire production.
____3. A company that not only staged English C. Lighting Designer
Language plays and musicals year-round
but trained actors and actresses as well.
Where in Lea Salongga began her career
as a child lead in the production.
____4. Earned a reputation for staging D. Choreographer
thought-provoking production on
“controversial” and profound topics
(Aspects of Love 2006)
____5. Plans not only out all the dance steps to E. Philippine Opera Company
suit the music, but also rehearses the
actors until they are able to perform the
dance skill fully while remaining in
character on stage.
____6. Plans and adds detailed notes on the F. New Voice Company
script for the lighting crew to follow
during rehearsals and the actual performance.
____7. The intention of this theater group is to G. Technical Director
Provide wholesome theater experiences for
Filipino youth while also building up the
Philippine theater-going public.
( N.O.A.H. 2009)
____8. Seeks to develop performers as well as H. Director
audiences or classical music performances,
both foreign and Filipino (Harana, 2009)
____9. Shadows the plays director throughout the I. Theater Down South
entire production process.
____10. The vision of the company was to widen J. Repertory Philippines
the reach of stage productions beyond the
traditional centers in Metro Manila.
(A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2007)

Great job! You are now ready to answer the next level of our activities.

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Activity 3: “It’s My Time”

Directions: Make or create your own story about COVID 19. Using the different roles in stage
production and knowledge about Philippine theater and Performing groups, assign who will be
the following role by using the names of your classmates, friends, family members or relatives
but with their permission. Use the format below as guide in creating your own story.

Title of Play: _______________________________________________________________

Producer/s: ________________________________________________________________
Director: __________________________________________________________________
Playwright/ Script Writer/s: ___________________________________________________
Set Designer/s: _____________________________________________________________
Lighting Designer/s: _________________________________________________________
Costume Designer/s: _________________________________________________________
Make-up Designer/: __________________________________________________________
Sound Designer/s: ___________________________________________________________
Production Manager: _________________________________________________________
Technical Director: __________________________________________________________
Choreographer: _____________________________________________________________
Main Actor/ Actress: ________________________________________________________
Setting: ____________________________________________________________________
Philippine Performing Group to work with: ________________________________________

Summary or brief history of the Story / Main story 1 paragraph only:

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Conclusion:
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Rubric for scoring for It’s My Time:

RUBRICS SCORE

Organization 25%
( Clear summary of the story based on the
topic, creativity of the idea)
Relevance to the Topic- 25 %
(Concept and idea is connected with the
given topic)
Content 20%
(Accurate Information, Explanation and the
conclusion is clear, craftsmanship)
Composition 20 %
(distributed wisely the roles in stage
production, brief history is clear.)
Over –all impact- 10 %
(Over- all appearance)

Closure/Reflection: “I want your Answer”

Directions: Analyze and internalize the given question below. Answer the question with
honesty.

1. Based from the different roles in stage play, if you will going to choose a one (1) role
that can be applied to your family character, what would be your role as a family
member and why?
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References for learners:
https://petatheater.com/stageofthenation
© Philippine Educational Theater Association Copyright 2016. All Rights
Reserved(Retrieved July 2020)

Cabanban, Moran, Valdez et al., Horizons- Music and Arts Appreciation for Young Filipinos.
(Philippines: Tawid Publications, 2015), 304-315.

Answer Key:

Activity 1
1. Producer 7. Sound Designer
2. Director 8. Production Manager
3. Play wright 9. Technical Director
4. Set Designer 10. Choreographer
5. Lighting Designer 11. Makeup Designer
6. Costume Designer

Activity 2:

1. B 6. C
2. H 7. A
3. J 8. E
4. F 9. G
5. D 10. I

Prepared by:
ELADIO O. QUEROL II
SST-III, MAPEH
Aritao National High School

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 ARTS 10
Name of Learner: ________________________________ Grade Level: _____
Section: _________________________________________ Date: ____________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Conceptualizing and Writing Your Own Stage Play

Background Information for Learners

What movie genre do you prefer? Do you enjoy watching comedy, drama, action, fantasy, romance?
Perhaps you’re more of a horror, suspense, and mystery kind of person? Whatever it is, I’m sure you
have a great taste on your movie preferences. Now, why is this important? There is a big chance that
the genre that you enjoy on movies will carry over to theater; and maybe you’ll write your very own
stage play based on your movie preferences.

Theater is an expressive and collective art. You can communicate ideas, emotions, and even address
current issues evolving in our society today by combining storytelling, singing, dancing and acting.

In this module, you will conceptualize and write your own stage play. Don’t be overwhelmed. You’re
only going to conceptualize and write a short stage play and we will help you along the way. If you
know how to tell a story, then you can definitely do this activity successfully. Here are key steps in
writing your own stage play:

1. DECIDE THE THEME, TOPIC, OR ISSUE THAT YOUR PLAY WILL ADDRESS.
- For example, you might decide you want to make a play about family, racism, growing
up, or love.
2. DISCOVER THE WORLD IN WHICH THIS STORY HAPPENS.
- Start by making or imagining a still image (or series of still images) of people. Imagine
you are creating a photograph or a sculpture about this theme. You can ask people around
you or even your teacher to comment about your concept: what they think is happening,
and what they think the relationships are. Allow this to inspire some ideas about what the
story is.

Alternatively, ask, “If I were to create a movie poster about this story, what would it look
like?” You can draw the movie poster to help you visualize the story you’re going to
make.

- You can use some of the following techniques to help you conceptualize your stage play:
a.) What does your character want? Speak a line from the character’s thoughts or wishes.
What is your character afraid of? How does your character feel? Make a sound that
expresses your character’s feelings.
b.) What is your relationship to the characters in this world? Who is your ally? Who is
your antagonist/enemy/opponent/oppressor? Who is an obstacle? Who has power
over you? Over whom do you have power?
c.) Where does this all take place?
d.) When does this take place? What is the time of day? What is the temperature and
weather?
e.) Collect and write all the ideas from above.

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 3. DEVELOP THE STORY LINE.
- From the ideas that you collected and wrote, try developing the story line. Keep in mind
the five basic but important elements of a story, which are: the characters, the setting, the
plot, the conflict, and the resolution.
o CHARACTERS: The characters are the individuals that the story is about. The
main character determines the way the plot will develop and is usually who will
solve the problem the story centers upon. However, the other characters are also
very important because they supply additional details, explanations, or actions.
o SETTING: It is the location of the action. You should describe the environment
or surroundings of the story in a detailed manner if possible.
o PLOT: The plot is the actual story around which the play is based. A plot should
have a very clear beginning, middle, and end – with all the necessary descriptions
and suspense, called exposition – so that the audience can make sense of the
action and follow along from start to finish.
o CONFLICT: Every story has a conflict to solve. The plot is centered on this
conflict and the ways in which the characters attempt to resolve the problem.
When the story’s action becomes most exciting, right before the resolution, it is
called the climax.
o RESOLUTION: The solution to the problem is the way the action is resolved. For
example, you can resolve a conflict by finding a compromise for two fighting
characters. It is important that the resolution fit the rest of the story in tone and
creativity and solve all parts of the conflict.
4. WRITE THE SCRIPT.
- If you finished writing the summary of the story, writing the script will be a lot easier.
You can now put on additional details of the story through the interactions, monologues
and dialogues of the characters.

Learning Competency with code

Contributes to the conceptualization of an original performance. (A10PR-IVd-4)

Directions:
1. Don’t forget to write your name, grade level, your section and the date.
2. If you have questions regarding this lesson, please feel free to contact your subject
teacher.

*USE A DIFFERENT SHEET OF PAPER FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES

Activity 1. Conceptualizing My Own Stage Play

Directions: Fill in the blanks. This will help you conceptualize your play.

1. My main character’s name is ___________________.

2. The setting (olden, present or future times, or maybe mythical world) of the play is
_____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________.
3. My main character’s strengths and weaknesses are
_____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________.

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 4. My main character’s enemy and/or his challenge is
_____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________.
5. My main character will overcome his enemy and/or challenge by
_____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________.

Activity 2. Writing My Own Stage Play

Directions: Congratulations! You have conceptualized your own stage play. Now, it’s time
to write it. Provide what is asked.
I.
CHARACTERS (Main character, allies,
enemies or even deities)
SETTING
PLOT
CONFLICT
RESOLUTION

II. Write a summary and choose a song that you know that will embody the story.

Rubric for scoring the summary

RUBRICS SCORE
Story Elements 40pts
Grammar and Spelling 30pts
Relevance of the Song 30pts
Total Score (100pts):

Closure/Reflection
Direction: Complete the following open-ended sentences by writing your reflection on the
lesson.
1. For me, the most interesting part of this session is
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
2. The most challenging part is
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
3. The best experience or lesson that I can get out of this is
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

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References for learners

Jiwon Chung and Mariana Leal Ferreira. 2013. "Acting for Indigenous Rights: Theatre to
Change the World". http://hrlibrary.umn.edu/edumat/hreduseries/TB7/Chapter%203%20P15-
P28.pdf

Katie Kazoo. The Five Essential Elements of A Story.

http://www.katiekazoo.com/pdf/KK_FiveEssentialElements.pdf

Prepared by:
MARION FAITH P. PAROLAN
T-I, MAPEH
Bambang National High School

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 ARTS 10
Name of Learner: ________________________________ Grade Level: _____
Section: _________________________________________ Date: ____________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Delivering Original Stage Performance with the Use of Media

Background Information for Learners

Stage or theater plays are performed with the ultimate goal of providing fun and
entertainment to viewers. However, production of an original and successful stage performance
or any other media-based presentation demands complex collaborative process involving not
just the actors but the production staffs as well, who are usually not seen on stage. These people
are the ones in charge of the technical aspect of the production like stage design, costumes,
makeup, lighting, sound, special effects, and the like.
Elements of Art as Applied to an Original Performance
1. Sound and Music – involves the inclusion of sound recordings generated through
technology or any other improvised material, which eventually serves as a
background music to enhance the mood of the presentation.
2. Gesture, Movement, and Dance – refers to the facial expressions, hand and body
movements and choreographed steps to enhance the presentation.
3. Costume, Mask, Makeup, and Accessories – refers to the use of materials that would
enhance the aesthetic value of the presentation.
4. Spectacle – refers to the use of a striking, even awe-inspiring effect on stage through
the use of lighting, sound, music, costumes, dance, and special effects.
Principles of Art as Applied to an Original Performance
1. Rhythm, Movement
2. Balance
3. Emphasis
4. Harmony, Unity, and Variety
5. Proportion

Learning Competencies with code

Choreographs the movements and gestures needed in the effective delivery of an
original performance with the use of media. (A10PR-IVf-g-5/Week 5/Q4)
Improvises accompanying sound and rhythm needed in the effective delivery of an
original performance with the use of different media. (A10PR-IVf-g-5/Weeks 6-8/Q4)

Activity 1: It’s Showtime!

Directions: Conceptualize a simple one-minute skit or infomercial that aims to raise awareness
about COVID 19. Choreograph movements and gestures and improvise accompanying sounds
and rhythm to enhance the skit/infomercial through the use of technology. Have it filmed,
checked by your teacher, and uploaded in your Facebook account. Please be guided with the
criteria below that will be used in assessing your performance:

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Rubric for scoring

Criteria Score
a. Organization (30 points)
- Student presents information in logical, interesting
sequence which audience can follow.
b. Content (30 points)
- Student demonstrates full knowledge of the topic
and engages the audience with enthusiasm.
c. Volume and Clarity (20 points)
- Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise
pronunciation of terms. Student is enthusiastic. All
viewing audience can hear without effort.
d. Presentation (20 points)
- Student explains content, makes eye contact and
keeps audience attention.
TOTAL

Activity 2. Lights-Camera-Action!

Directions: Imagine yourself to be a theater director-vlogger. Identify one scenario from the
EL FILIBUSTERISMO and improvise your own script and stage it as a play good for 3-5
minutes. You may involve your family members as part of the production. Make sure that you
apply the elements and principles of arts applied to an original performance. Have it filmed
and uploaded it in your Facebook account. Your output will be assessed using the following
criteria:

Rubric for scoring

Criteria Score
a. Poise (10 points)
Consider: Posture, characterization, command of performance
b. Originality (10 points)
Consider: Imagination in use of props, scenery, choreography, ideas
c. Use of Space (10 points)
Consider: Effective use of gesture, movement, props
d. Dramatic Techniques (10 points)
Consider: Timing, rhythm, entrances and exits
e. Delivery (10 points)
Consider: Appropriate voice or action
f. Expressive Aspects (10 points)
Consider: Emotional intensity, expression and body language
g. Characterization (10 points)
Consider: Appropriate development of character
h. Costuming or Dress (10 points)
Consider: Appropriate attire and/or make-up for character
i . Degree of Difficulty (10 points)
Consider: Appropriate for performer’s maturity and ability
j. Music (10 points)

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 Consider: Applies appropriate sound effects
TOTAL

Closure/Reflection
Directions: Make a reflection about the topic discussed by completing the graphic organizer
below.

What I have
learned

What I have
discovered

What I have
realized

References for learners

Staging the Play: Performance Rubric, accessed February 02, 2021
https://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?sp=yes&code=P9B2W6

Score sheet, accessed February 03, 2021

https://www.indwes.edu/events/campus-challenge/score-sheets/drama.pdf

Answer Key

Activity 1: It’s Showtime! Activity 2: Lights-Camera-Action

- Output of the student may vary - Output of the student may vary

Prepared by:

MARIO T. PACURSA JR.

Master Teacher I
SANTA FE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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