Topic – Theater

There are different types of theaters but there is only one purpose why theater
exists. To bring entertainment to the audience. The theater is commonly associated
with drama and performed on stage or theater establishments. The word theater
derives from the Greek word theatron which means “a place of seeing”. There are
three basic styles of theater. The Presentational styles, Representational style, and
Eclectic style. The first style is when the actors are shameless and act with strong
emotions and feelings during the act. The second is about the illusion created on the
stage and lastly, in simple words, it is the combination of the first two styles that I
mentioned. Functions are mainly to provide entertainment to the audience, with the
help of visuals, audio, and many things to consider. One most important thing in
theater is to touch the audience’s heart and mind. To make them actually part of the
drama without even acting or being part of the cast.
The theater is sometimes boring. I always prefer Cinema to the theater. The
reason why I choose this topic is to challenge my understanding about this topic and
actually involve myself in the topic that I partly dislike. If you ask me about my
perspective, thoughts, and impression the theater is really hard and complicated. Even
before, in my high school days, we were asked to create a theater performance as
part of our final project or presentation, and as I observe theater is hard and there are
a lot of things to consider. From the script, actors or actresses or mainly the characters,
the props, the lighting (when needed) and etc. That’s why I prefer watching the cinema
because I extremely appreciate the work presented in Cinemas. In addition, I also hate
being part of the cast. I am more of an audience than an actor.
Philippine theater evolves in so many beautiful ways. In pre-colonial times, the
performance being performed is most likely related to gods and goddesses. Nature-
related scenarios and so on. Rituals and performances are related or dedicated to the
deities and elements in the forest. In the Spanish era, the Philippine theater evolves
so widely, during this time, the introduction of Christianity happens. That’s why theater
performance is now most likely in touch with Christianism. Also, the drama called
Zarzuela is well known. Next in American colonialization, there is no particular
influence or changes that happened during this regime. One of the most important
trademarks in Philippine theater during this time is that theater performances are
translated into English. Japanese Occupation, Theater barely survives. Japanese
dislike the idea of theater that’s why they confiscated the things that involve drama.
Now, Philippine theater is so vast and productive. That it can compete worldwide. The
Zarzuelas like "Ang Kiri," "Dalagang Bukid," and "Paglipis ng Dilim" are now part Of
the Philippines’ art history and some regions in the Philippines still perform this kind of
art.
In closing, Theater makes people entertained. People who are engaging in this
kind of performance are talented and well-disciplined. Why? Theater consumes a lot
of effort and time. That’s why I admire people who participate in this kind of work. Even
people who are in front of the stage or people who make efforts behind. Learning
theater makes me somehow connected to Philippine theater history even though I am
not a fan. This gives me knowledge about this kind of particular thing. The theater is
really beautiful, the performance and building itself. That I know soon or in the future I
will also be entertained while watching theater performances or even acting or being
part of the cast.

REFERENCE:

The evolution of Philippine Theatre: Solaire Resort & Casino. Solaire. (n.d.). Retrieved
March 21, 2022, from https://www.solaireresort.com/article/the-evolution-of-
philippine-theatre