Name:_________________________________ Grade & Section:___ Score:____________

School:__________________________Teacher:____________________Subject:Music 7
LAS Writer: HERLYN A. MARTIN Content Editors: CHARITO P. DUHINO, YVETTE B. QUINATAC-AN
Lesson Topic: Philippine Musical Theater Quarter 4, Week 6, LAS # 1
Learning Targets: Describes how a specific idea or story is communicated through music in a particular
Philippine musical theater (MU7FT-IVe-h-6)
Reference(s): Siobal, Lourdes R. et al 2017 Music and Arts 7 Pasig City, Philippines, FEP Printing
Corporation, pp. 126-128
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Content
Philippine Musical Theater
Philippine theater is the sum total of mimetic performances developed and presented through history
on occasions and for purposes determined by social purpose and need.
Popular Musical Theater Forms in the Philippines:
1. Komedya comes from 16th century Spanish comedia (play). It is one of the colorful theatrical traditions
in the Philippines used by the Spanish as method to spread Christianity that describes the conflicts of
Christians and Muslims. It has two types: Secular Komedya which performed at local fiesta and
Religious Komedya that is usually seen during church celebration and it focuses on the life of Christ or
any Saint.
2. Sarsuela is an art form of lyrical theater drama, comical in nature and it is incorporated with singing,
dancing and dialogue. It is originated from Spain and was made popular in the Philippines in the 1800’s
that portrays the typical Filipino realities and stories in a particular country and social relations which
viewers can relate in their lives such as elections and feasts, marriage and family, vices and values.
Walang Sugat is one of the famous Sarsuela in the country that was written by Severino Reyes.
3. Bodabil is another stage show that became popular during the Japanese period based on the French
vaudeville. It was developed because city growers wanted to uplift their emotional stability from the usual
stage acts to a stage presentation featuring comedy, musical monologue, skits, impersonators, acrobats,
and even magical acts. The entertainers helped to make jazz and blues popular and admired in our
country.
Examples
1. Komedya- secular komedya are “Moro-moro” and “Tibag” or “Arakyo” while “Siete Palabras”, “Comedia
de San Miguel”, and “Senakulo” are Religious Komedya.
2. Sarsuela- Walang sugat, Pag-ibig sa Lupang Tinubuan, Tanikalang Ginto
3. Bodabil- some of the Bodabil stars are Bayani Casimiro, Dely Atay-Atayan, Togo and Pugo, Chichay,
Rogelio dela Rosa, Dolphy, Leopoldo Salcedo, and Katy Dela cruz.
Activity 1. Modified True or False. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and if is FLASE change the
underlined word to make the statement true. Answers should be written on the blank before the number. (10
pts.)
_______________1. Moro moro is the theatrical art popularized during Japanese occupation.
_______________2. Dolphy is a Bodabil performer and comedian and known as King of Comedy.
_______________3. “Walang Sugat” was written by Howie Severino.
_______________4. Secular Komedya is a type of komedya that enhances religious festivities.
_______________5. Sarsuela portrays the typical Filipino realities and stories and social relations.
_______________6. Komedya comes from 16th century Spanish comedia.
_______________7. It was on 1900s when Bodabil became popular in the Philippines.
_______________8. Senakulo is an example of Religious Komedya while Tibag is an example of Sarsuela.
_______________9. Bodabil uses jazz and blues in their musical performances.
_______________10. Katy dela Cruz was hailed as Queen of Filipino Jazz and as Queen of Bodabil.
Activity 2.
Directions: Describe how a specific idea or story is communicated through music in a particular
Philippine music theater. Write your answers inside the box
Philippine Musical Theater Descriptions
Komedya

Sarsuela

Bodabil