LESSON DESIGN IN MAPEH GRADE 10

Name: Ria Faith R. Villarmente Date: April 28, 2023

Subject: MAPEH- Arts Topic: Musical Theater

I. OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the students with 85% accuracy rate will be able to:
A. distinguish elements or characteristics of the musical and explain how ideas
are communicated;
B. display appreciation of musical theater by expressing the importance of
knowing its contribution to music and arts; and
C. perform the different elements of musical theater by creating a mini-musical
play.

II. LEARNING COMPETENCIES:

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

III. LEARNING MATERIALS

Lesson: ARTS: Musical Theater
Resources: Pictures, PowerPoint Presentation, and Videos
References: MAPEH BOOK, Web links

IV. LEARNING EXPERIENCES:

*Activity – “ASSEMBLE THE PUZZLE!”

Instruction: The teacher will group the class into two. The teacher will give the
first group a puzzle about singing while the second group will be given a puzzle
about acting. The teacher will ask the students to assemble the puzzle to form a
certain picture. They will be given 5 minutes to assemble the puzzle. After
assembling the puzzle, the teacher will ask the students through the following
questions:

1. What are the pictures all about?

2. What form of art did the pictures convey?
3. If the two pictures will be combined, what type of entertainment can the
pictures possibly form?

Group A Group B

*Analysis
MUSICAL THEATER
Musical Theater- is a form of theatrical performance. Typically, it integrates songs and
dances, spoken and sung dialogue on top of the components of theater such as
direction, libretto, set design, and acting.
 Musical theater is a type of performance that is different
from opera because it does not just focus on the music,
but also pays attention to the other parts of the
performance, such as the acting and dancing to tell a
story.

ORIGIN OF MUSICAL THEATER:

Musical theatre has roots in various theatrical traditions. Its origins
can be traced back to the 19th century when musical
entertainments were popular in America and Britain. Britain and
America were two thriving centers that nurtured musicals.

When musical theater first started becoming popular in modern

times, it was called "musicals". They were performed in places
where people went for entertainment, like theaters or concert halls.

In the United States, the “first musical" is often considered to

be The Black Crook, which premiered in New York City in 1866.
It combined elements of dance, drama, and music, and was a
huge success.

Many structural elements were established by the works of Gilbert and Sullivan in Britain
and those of Harrigan and Hart in America. Some of the most esteemed musicals
include:

West Side Story (1957) The Fantasticks (1960) A Chorus Line (1975) Les Misérables (1985),

The Phantom of the The Producers (2001) Wicked (2003) Hamilton (2015)
Opera (1986)

West Side Story demonstrates racial tensions in post-war

United States, in which two lovers are caught between the
power struggles of gangs. The musical has an excellent
choreographic display of a staged conflict between the
rival gangs.

Les Miserables follows the story of ex-convict Jean

Valjean whose life changed when a priest shows him
kindness after he steals bread. He pays it forward by
showing kindness to Fantine, a prostitute. When
Fantine dies, Valjean rescues her child named Cosette
and raises her as an orphan, and protects her until he
dies. Cosette falls in love with Marius, one of the
leaders of protest movements in France. Jean Valjean
also presents the obsession of police officer Javert, who cannot come to terms with
Valjean's transformation as a changed man and so takes away his own life.

Do you hear the People Sing and At the End of the Day are some of the examples of
excellent ensemble performance whenever Les Miserables is staged in Broadway and
elsewhere.

Lea Salonga is one Filipino artist who attained

international status on both London's west and
Broadway. She is the first Filipina to have won various
international awards for a single role. In the 10th
anniversary concert production of "Les Misérables",
Lea Salonga played the role of Eponine and sang
several songs, including On My Own and A Little Fall
of Rain. She also played the lead role of Kim in the
original West End and Broadway productions of "Miss
Saigon" where she sang one of its famous songs I'd
Give My Life for You and Sun and Moon.

ELEMENTS OF A MUSICAL THEATER:

1. Libretto - music and lyrics of sung dialogue including the
musical arrangement; spoken dialogue
2. Performance - gestures, body language, and facial
expressions of actors; includes choreography of dance
numbers and stylized movements
3. Set Design - constructed sets, props, and costume and
makeup of actors
4. Lighting Design - choosing the appropriate direction, color,
and quality of light
5. Sound Design-designing the sound environment of the
musical
6. Directing-putting it all together in the scene; blocking human
and non-animate figures in the stage

PHILIPPINE CONTEXT

Repertory Philippines often stages musicals from the United

States and United Kingdom. Some of the performances they
have staged include West Side Story and The Man from La
Mancha. The musicals of the Repertory Philippines are
staged in a proscenium stage, complete with an orchestra.
PETA or the Philippine Educational Theater Association is
a non-profit organization in the Philippines that produces
socially relevant and culturally significant plays and musicals.
They also create original musicals for the stage. Aside from
psychologically realist plays, with contemporary issues. PETA
is also known for musicals that engage with contemporary
issues. Among these include the national and local elections,
climate change, to name a few. Vincent De Jesus counts
among the best musical and composers for PETA musicals.

MUSICAL THEATER TODAY:

Musical theatre today is a diverse and constantly evolving art

form that combines music, dance, and drama to tell stories
and entertain audiences.

Musical theatre productions today often feature cutting-edge

technology, elaborate sets, and dazzling visual effects that
enhance the storytelling experience. Musicals also frequently
incorporate a wide range of musical genres, from traditional
 Broadway show tunes to contemporary pop, rock, and hip-hop.

Additionally, musical theatre has become increasingly inclusive and diverse, with more
representation of underrepresented groups in casting, storytelling, and production.
Overall, musical theatre today is a vibrant and dynamic art form that continues to push
boundaries and break new ground in storytelling and entertainment.

*Abstraction
Instruction: The teacher will show a short video to the class from the musical theater
“The Wicked”. After watching the video, the teacher will ask the students through the
following questions:
 Based on the video, what have you
observed?
 How does music enhance storytelling in
musical theater?
 Does the musical theater bring out the
best in music and arts? How?

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4rpG-dipYA

*Application- “MINI-MUSICAL THEATER!”
Instruction: The activity will be done as a class The students will be asked to create
10-15 minutes of mini-musical theater. They will be given enough time to brainstorm
with their classmates. The following are the specific guidelines for the mini-musical
theater:

Mini-Musical Theater Guidelines:

 Each student must have a role for the mini- musical theater (e.g. actors/singers,
director, dancers, choreographer, technical director, and a script writer).
 The class can choose a concept of their own. This can be anything from a social
issue, to a personal experience, or a fairy tale. Make sure the concept is engaging
and has a clear message or theme.
 The mini-musical play must include 2-4 songs. It could be an original song
composed by the group or a famous song from different artists.
 The class should incorporate all the elements of musical theater to their 10-15
minutes mini-musical play.
 At the day of the mini-musical play, the class should submit the following in a
whole bond paper:

Concept: (What is your mini-musical theater is all about?)

Name of the student – their role: (e.g. Shane Cruz – director)
Songs used in the mini-musical play: (Indicate the songs being utilized)

 The activity will be graded according to the following rubric:

Rubric Points
Relevance of the Musical to the Concept 25 points
Characterization 20 points
Performance and Acting 20 points
Creativity and Innovation 20 points
Choreography and Movement 15 points
TOTAL 100 points

V. LEARNING ASSESSMENT

TEST A.
Instruction: Answer the following questions. Choose the best answer inside the box and
write it on the space provided. (10 points)

Musical Theater Les Miserables

Libretto West Side Story
PETA Performance
Lea Salonga Musicals
The Black Crook America and Britain

Musicals
___________________1. What was the term used when the musical theater first started
becoming popular in modern times?

PETA
___________________2. It is a non-profit organization in the Philippines that produces
socially relevant and culturally significant plays and musicals.
West Side Story
___________________3. What musical play demonstrates racial tensions in post-war
United States in which two lovers are caught between the power struggles of gangs?
Musical Theater
___________________4. What is a form of theatrical performance that integrates songs
and dances, spoken and sung dialogue to convey a story?
America and Britain
___________________5. What were two thriving centers that nurtured musicals back in
the 19th century?
Les Miserables
___________________6. What musical play follows the story of the ex-convict Jean
Valjean whose life changed when a priest shows him kindness after he steals bread?
___________________7.
Libretto What element of musical theater that pertains to the music and
lyrics of sung dialogue including the musical arrangement and spoken dialogue?
___________________8.
Lea Salonga Who is the Filipino artist that attained international status on
both London's west and Broadway?
The Black Crook
___________________9. What musical play in the United States that is considered as the
“first musical" which premiered in New York City on 1866?
Performance
__________________10. What element of musical theater that refers to the gestures,
facial expressions of actors, and choreography of dance numbers and movements?

Test B.
Instruction: Answer the question below and write your answers in 3-5 sentences. (5
points)

 How do the different elements of a musical theater contribute to the overall experience
for the audience?