ARTS 9

Quarter 4
Module 1 – Week 3
Western Classical Plays/Opera

Objectives:
At the end of this Learning Activity Sheet, you are expected to:
 identifies selected theatrical forms from different art periods. A9EL-IVa-1
 research on the history of the theatrical forms and their evolution. A9EL-IVb-2
 identifies the elements and principles of arts as manifested in Western Classical plays
and opera. A9EL-IVc-3
 defines what makes selected western classical plays and operas unique through
visual representation. A9PL-IVc-1
 designs the visual elements and components of the selected Western classical theater
play and opera through costumes, props, etc. A9PR-IVd-1
 analyzes the uniqueness of each group’s performance of its selected Western
classical theater play and opera. A9PR-IVh-2
 shows the influences of the selected Western Classical play or opera on Philippine
theatrical performance in terms of form and content of story. A9PR- IVh-6
 Theater means "place of seeing." In theater play the shape of the stage is important because it helps the audience
ARENA: Earliest type of theater, the audience surrounds all sides of the
stage.
THRUST: The audience in only in three sides of the stage.
PROSCENIUM: The audience is only on one side.

d to 3 main elements: The Orchestra, a large circular/rectangular at the center part of the theater where all acts took place.

ROMAN THEATER
century BC. Roman Chariots – usual themes for Roman theater plays. The Triumvir Pompey was one of the first permanent
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MEDIEVAL THEATER (500 C.E-1400)

uring the medieval period. The theater performed in markets, public areas, and festivals. Two major kinds of stages in the m
heatricaleffectsandstaging.wordpress.com/medieval-theatre-staging/ & https://theatricaleffectsandstaging.wordpress.com/

e players that performed on the Elizabeth stage were called “ professionals”. The theatre buildings were round, square, or o

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 BAROQUE THEATER (1600-1750)
The Baroque theatre is distinguished using technology in modern Broadway or
commercial productions. They use machines for special effects and the scene can easily
change with the use of ropes and pulley. This technology affects the content of the
performances during the period.

NEOCLASSICAL THEATER (1800-1900)

In Neoclassical period, the theater was characterized by its grandiosity. The
costumes and scenery were highly detailed. Two types of plays were officially
developed during this time - tragedy and comedy. They never mix these two
together. This restriction led to the use of the happy and sad masks that
symbolize theatrical arts. (check the link for the image

ROMANTIC THEATER (1800-2000)

during the Romantic period. Melodrama originated from the French word "melodrame" derived from Greek melos, meanin

GHTING DESIGN
e play's lighting design is just as critical as the stage settings, as it creates an overall mood and needs to be almost flawless.

Did you know that the First “spotlight” was used in the
U.S during the NEOCLASSICAL PERIOD and was called the “Limelight”.

e periods and historical context that allows the audience to understand the scene easily and to identify the main characters
Activity1: OWN THE STAGE
Directions: Draw your own stage design based on the visual elements of
western classical plays/operas and use recyclable materials to add colors to
your work.
Answer the guide questions at the back of your artwork.
Materials: Oslo/Bond paper, recyclable materials, glue, etc.

Before you begin with your artwork, make sure to read first the rubric below.
This will serve as your guide in making your artwork. Your artwork will also
be scored according to this rubric.

GUIDE QUESTIONS:
 Why you choose this design for your artwork?
 What is the importance of good stage design for the
performers and audience?

Activity 2. Multiple Choice

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. (Write your answer on a
separate sheet of pad paper).

1. Melodrama and operas were the most popular theater styles during this
period.
A. Roman theater C. Romantic theater
B. Baroque theater D. Neoclassical theater
2. This kind of theater performed in markets, public areas, and festivals.
A. Medieval theater C. Romantic theater
B. Baroque theater D. Greek theater
 3. This theater began in the 3rd century BC.
A. Roman theater C. Greek theater
B. Neoclassical theater D. Neoclassical theater

4. One of his greatest work was Romeo and Juliet.

A. Sophocles C. Livius Andronicus
B. William Shakespeare D. Euripides
5. It means "place of seeing".
A. Stage C. Skene
B. Parodos D. Theater
6. It is distinguished by the use of technology in modern Broadway or
commercial productions.
A. Roman theater C. Baroque theater
B. Greek theater D. Neoclassical theater
7. Two types of plays were officially developed during this time - tragedy
and comedy.
A. Medieval theater C. Romantic theater
B. Neoclassical theater D. Greek theater
8. It is the usual themes for Roman theater plays.
A. Comedy play C. Melodrama
B. Religious play D. Chariots and Gladiator
9. They never mix these two together during Neoclassical theater.
A. Tragedy & Drama C. Comedy & Tragedy
B. Romance & Drama D. Drama & Comedy
10. The first spotlight was called
A. Lighting C. Light stage
B. Limelight D. Lighter

ognize the famous Filipino playwrights and how the western classical plays/opera influence their works when it comes to th
 Mabuhay, I am SEVERINO R. REYES also known as the Father of
Tagalog Zarzuela. I was one of the giants of Tagalog Literature.
In 1923, I co-founded the Liwaywa, it is a Tagalog literary that
published a series of fairy tales titled “Mga kwento ni lola
Basyang”.

“WALANG SUGAT” is one of my masterpieces, the

story is about the cruel fate love of Tenyong and Julia
mixed with humor and song. Tenyong was forced to
join the Katipunan meanwhile Julia’s mother pressures
her into marrying Miguel.

I am Dr. RICARDO G. ABAD; I am an

actor/director in over 120 productions. I also directed
and acted for professional companies like Teatro
Pilipino and Tanghalang Pilipino of the CCP as well as
the Metropolitan Theater.

Many of my theater works were based on the classics

of western drama. But I added a Filipino and Asian taste
of emotions in my works.
I won the Aliw Award for Best Director in a non-
musical production in 2008 for my work the “The Death of
Memory”. And another award in 2013 for my landmark
“Sintang Dalisay” and my third award in 2016 for a
production of Rolando Tinio’s “It’s April, What Are We
Doing Here”.

Kamusta, I am FRANCISCO BALAGTAS Y DE LA

also known as Francisco Baltazar. “Florante at Laura” is one of my best-known work. I learned how to write poetry from Jo

If you want to see my work “Florante at Laura” just check the link https://lintel.typepad.com/plentyofnothing/2018/10
BERNAL; I am the father of theater design in the Philippines. I was the first to develop theater design as a profession. I des
highest award given in the country, the National Artist award for theater design.

You can check my work at https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/228798/badong- exhibit-showcases-salvador-ber

ACTIVITY 4: Search More

Directions: List down at least three famous plays and opera in the Philippines that
you think has Western theater art influence and answer the guide question on the
next column. Use a separate paper for this activity. (Write your answer on a
separate sheet of pad paper).

In reference to Arts 9 Learning Activity Sheet Module 1

DepEd (April 7 2014). Music and arts Grade9 “A Journey to Western Music and ARTS”
Music and Art Grade 9 (Teacher’s Guide for Music and Arts)