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Arts
Quarter 4 - Module 3
The Roles of a Character in a
Theater Production
Arts– Grade 10
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Quarter 4 – Module 3: The Roles of Character in a Theater Production
First Edition, 2021

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Arts
Quarter 4 - Module 3
The Roles of a Character in a
Theater Production
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 What I Need to Know

Hello, learner! Are you ready for another adventure of learning? Welcome to

the exciting world of Arts for the Fourth Quarter, Modules 3 & 4. In this module, we

will explore the different roles of Theater production.

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

• identify the role of a character in a theater production;

• appreciate the role of character in a theater production; and

• act a simple scene base from a theater play.

What I Know

Let’s begin by finding out how well you know the topic. Let’s jump in!

Directions: Read the sentence carefully and write the letter of your best answer
before each number.

______ 1. The person who takes the play from mere concept to an actual presentation.

A. costume designer C. playwright

B. director D. producer

______ 2. It is the overall artistic coordinator of the entire production.

A. costume designer C. playwright

B. director D. producer

______ 3. Which of the following build the sets and simulate the world that the characters

supposed to live in?

A. costume designer C. playwright

B. director D. set designer

______ 4. The person who writes the script.

A. costume designer C. playwright

B. director D. set designer

______ 5. He or she makes the actors and actresses to look natural for their respective roles.

A. costume designer C. make-up designer

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 B. director D. set designer

______ 6. They are responsible in rehearsing the actor and actresses until they are able to

perform skillfully while remaining “in character” on stage.

A. choreographer C. playwright

B. director D. set designer

______ 7. Which of the following shadow the director’s play throughout the entire production?

A. costume designer C. playwright

B. director D. technical director

______ 8. Who coordinates all the concepts behind the scenes details of staging a play?

A. costume designer C. production manager

B. director D. set designer

______ 9. Which of the following includes music both on stage and as background that need

to ensure, suit the general time and place of the play.

A. costume designer C. playwright

B. director D. sound designer

______ 10. Who studies the general setting (time and place) that the play is meant to take

place in, as well as each character in the script?

A. costume designer C. playwright

B. director D. set designer

______ 11. Which of the following is assign to control the lights to make it more beautiful?

A. costume designer C. lightning designer

B. director D. set designer

______ 12. Which of the following chooses the member and decide when or where the play

will be staged?

A. costume designer C. playwright

B. director D. producer

______ 13. Who directs the show, instruct and guide the actors as to the delivery of their
lines and dialogues?

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 A. costume designer C. playwright

B. director D. set designer

______ 14. They are responsible in portraying the characters in a play.

A. actors/actresses C. playwright

B. director D. set designer

______ 15. They are responsible for coordinating the play’s music.

A. costume designer C. musical director

B. director D. set design

What’s In

Before you explore more about this topic, let us have a quick review of the topic

discussed in the previous modules. Can you still remember it?

Directions: Search for words associated with performing arts.

I. WORD SEARCH.

O P E R D C E S W K H T
A I B R Y J D I S K N H
B J A M D M S N O Q G E
C K U U O C S G T J M A
M I M E F Q T I A V R T
D L B L P S Z N X U S E
E M D J R L O G W X W R
G N A P P N V H R T V I
F H M I N E K N Q G O D
A C T I N G A A G J K L
B A A T O S J X N U N S
G Q E F W G U I X F S Q
J P D W P M T R U V R J
K C Q H G X J M V K M A

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 What’s New

Let us see if you can describe the pictures associated with our topic. Let’s begin!

Directions: Describe each picture by writing its role on the blank.

1. 2.

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3.

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4.

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Great Job! Now let me introduce to you the roles of each picture on the next page.

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 Lessons The Roles of a Character in a
3 and 4 Theater Production

What is It
Having a brilliant actors/actress is not a guarantee of a great play. A

great play is having the right team behind the scenes that will ensure to be a

star performance. When putting your production, you need to consider

assigning the specific roles to people in your class/group.

Roles of a Character in a Theater Production

Producer and Production Team

The producer, with the help of the team, is responsible for coordinating everything

that does not involve the acting on stage – including raising the cash! Key responsibilities

might include:

• securing the date and location for the performance;

• sorting rehearsal locations and together with director, creating rehearsal

schedules;

• liaising with the teachers re: permissions;

• managing the front of house team; and

• overseeing the promotion and sales of tickets

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Director
The director is the person in charge of everything that happens on the stage.
Key responsibilities might include:
• Casting the actors (along with the assistant director)
• Giving direction to the actors, guiding them on their performance, such as body
language, tone of voice, and movements on stage
• Having the final say on all of the artistic decisions of the performance
• Appointing a stage manager and stage team

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Playwright
For a script intended for stage performance, the writer of the script is more
specifically called a playwright. Key responsibilities might include:
• To create and write a play.
• Write the synopsis and character list.
• To stick to the given brief.
• To be able to tell a story through written word for the theatre.
• Working to tight deadlines.
• Researching and gathering data.

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Stage Manager
The stage manager is the director’s right hand and facilitating at rehearsals.
Key responsibilities might include:
• Setting up materials on stage, including props
• Prompting - keeping the script on hand to call out any forgotten lines
• Ensuring everything backstage goes smoothly during performances

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k

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Set Designer
A set designer will think about the entire performance and where things will need
to be built, designed and moved on stage to bring the production to life. Key
responsibilities might include:
• Ensuring the health and safety of everyone on stage and backstage
• Deciding what backdrops are needed and additional decoration
• Thinking about prop and set changes throughout the production (including who will be
responsible for moving items i.e. actors or backstage crews).

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 Lighting Designer
Coordinating closely with the set designer is the lighting designer. Key
responsibilities might include:
• Work with the creative team to come up with ideas.
• Design the lighting needed for the performance.
• Be aware of health and safety aspects.
• Write a lighting plot/script to note where there are any lighting changes.
• Attend technical rehearsals.

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Costume Designer

A costume designer is the individual in charge of designing the clothing elements

worn by actors in a film or stage production. Key responsibilities might include:

• study the script to understand costume requirements.

• discuss ideas with the director, and production, make-up, lighting and set designers.

• research suitable costume styles and fabrics.

• sketch costume designs.

• create costumes to fit the production's design concept and budget.

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Sound Designer

The Sound Designer is responsible for obtaining all sound effects, whether recorded

or live for a specific production. They are also responsible for setting up

the sound playback equipment and must make sure the board operator is properly

trained. Sound Design is an artistic component of the production.

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Technical Director

The technical director shadows the play’s director throughout the entire production
process.
Key responsibilities might include:
• Operates, maintains and safeguards the technical assets of the theatre, including
supervising the use of lighting, sound, communications equipment, and the use and
maintenance of stage facilities.
• Determines the necessary technical supports, such as lighting, sound, staging, and
special needs, necessary for events and performances presented at the facility in
advance of production dates.
• Designs, sets up, maintains, and operates lighting and sound systems for theatre, dance,
music, and other productions and projects; assists guest designers and arts with technical
matters.

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Choreographer
A Choreographer creates original dance movements and routines for performances and
productions. They also develop different interpretations of existing dances for an individual
dancer or group of dancers.
• Create dance routines that work with the music and lyrics of a production or performance
• Read through a script and interprets each song, creating dance sequences to match the
song and interpret a story through dance.
• Ensure the routine looks good to an audience and everyone is in time with each other
and the music
• Make sure the movement follows the original interpretation.

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tinyurl.com/3rhtwemg

Makeup Designer
The Makeup Designer is responsible for the visual appearance of any makeup worn by
the actors. The makeup designer works closely with the costume designer to create a look
for each actor that will visually support the character. Key Responsibilities:
• Reading scripts to ensure they find the right materials and styles that may be required.
E.g. a production set in a particular period such as Shakespearean
• Research where required
• Creating sketches designed for hairstyles and make-up
• Liaising with other members of the team to ensure all are focusing on the correct thing
and aiming towards the same outcome.

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 What’s More

Now that you have learned

about the roles of a theater

production you can now answer the

following activities.

INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY 1

Directions: Match each theater production in column A to its role in column B. Write
the letter of your answer on your answer sheet.

A B

______ 1. director a. create dance routines that work with the

music and lyrics of a production or

performance

______ 2. choreographer b. giving direction to the actors, guiding them

on their performance, such as body

language, tone of voice, and movements on

stage.

______ 3. playwright c. creating sketches designed for hairstyles and

make-up.

______ 4. producer d. create and write a play

______ 5. make up designer e. sorting rehearsal locations and together with

director, creating rehearsal schedules.

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INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT 1

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect.

1. Coordinating closely with the set designer is the lightning designer.

2. The set designer shadows the play’s director throughout the entire production process.

3. The Technical Director operates, maintains and safeguards the technical assets of the

theatre, including supervising the use of lighting, sound, communications equipment, and

the use and maintenance of stage facilities.

4. The choreographer ensures the routine looks good to an audience and everyone is in

time with each other and the music

5. The stage manager Set up materials on stage, including props.

INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY 2:
Concept Map

Directions: Complete the concept map by writing 2 roles of each production staff.

. 1. _______________________________
Director 2. _______________________________

P
R 3. ________________________________
0 Make up designer 4. ________________________________
D
U
C
5. ________________________________
T 6. ________________________________
Set designer
I
O
N
7. ________________________________
S Producer 8. ________________________________
T
A
F
9. ________________________________
F
Costume designer 10.________________________________

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INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT 2
Directions: Unscramble the Italic letter to derived the correct answer write your
answer on the box provided.
1. He / She discusses ideas with the director, and production, make-up, lighting and
set designers. TUMECOS SIGNDENERS

2. Designs, sets up, maintains, and operates lighting and sound systems for theatre,
dance, music, and other productions and projects; assists guest designers and arts
with technical matters. NICALHCET RECTORDI

3. He /She has the final say on all of the artistic decisions of the performance. TORRECDI

4. He /She make sure that the movement follows the original interpretation.
PHERGRACHOREO

5. He / She is able to tell a story through written word for the theatre. GHTWRIYALAP

INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY 3
Directions: Using a Venn Diagram compare and contrast the roles of Producer and
Director.

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INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT 3
Directions: On your answer sheet draw/ Illustrate the symbol of the following
production staff.

1. Director 2. Make up 3. Light designer

designer

5. Set Designer 4. Choreographer

What I Have Learned

Did you learn anything from the lesson? If you do, try to answer the questions

below.

1. What are the three things that you have learned?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

2. What are the two things that you want to learn more?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

3. What is the only lesson stays in your mind?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

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 All of you can be an
What I Can Do
actor/actress. Get
ready to show your
skills in acting.

Directions:
From this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjfmP7h3gBw

Watch and act a scene from Les Misérables video your performance and upload the

video thru google drive link (or via any online platform) your teacher will provide. If

online submission is impossible, consider writing a short script about romance.

Assessment
Now is the time to assess how well you learned from this module.

Directions: Read the sentence carefully and write the letter of your best answer
before each number.

______ 1. He or she make the actors and actresses to look natural for their respective roles.

A. costume designer C. make up designer

B. director D. set designer

_______ 2. They are responsible rehearsing the actor/actresses until they are able to perform

skillfully while remaining “in character” on stage.

A. choreographer C. playwright

B. director D. set designer

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_______ 3. Shadows the play’s director throughout the entire production process.

A. costume designer C. playwright

B. director D. technical director

_______4. Coordinating all the concepts behind the scenes details of staging a play.

A. costume designer C. production manager

B. director D. set designer

______ 5. Includes music both on stage and as background that need to ensure, suit the

general time and place of the play.

A. costume designer C. playwright

B. director D. sound designer

______ 6. Studies the general setting (time and place) that the play is meant to take

place in, as well as each character in the script.

A. costume designer C. playwright

B. director D. set designer

_______ 7. Assign to control the lights to make the lights more beautiful.

A. costume designer C. lightning designer

B. director D. set designer

______ 8. Choose the members and decide when or where the play will be staged.

A. costume designer C. playwright

B. director D. producer

______ 9. Direct the show, instruct and guides the actors as to the delivery of their lines

and dialogue.

A. costume designer C. playwright

B. director D. set designer

______ 10. They are responsible in portraying the characters in a play.

A. actors/actresses C. playwright

B. director D. set designer

______ 11. Responsible for coordinating the play’s music.

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 A. costume designer C. musical director

B. director D. set design

_______ 12. The person who takes the play from mere concept to an actual presentation.

A. costume designer C. playwright

B. director D. producer

______ 13. It is the overall artistic coordinator of the entire production.

A. costume designer C. playwright

B. director D. producer

______ 14. He or she builds the set (or sets) that will simulate the world that the play’s

characters are supposed to live in.

A. costume designer C. playwright

B. director D. set designer

______ 15. The person who writes the script.

A. costume designer C. playwright

B. director D. set designer

Additional Activities

Direction: Watch a theater play in You tube and write a reaction paper using the following

outline.
Title of play: ___________________________________________________________

Scriptwriter:
Title ___________________________________________________________
Director: ______________________________________________________________

Stage Designer: ________________________________________________________

Setting: ______________________________________________________________

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Rubrics
Indicators Very Good Good Fair Poor
(5) (4 pts) (3 pts) (2pts)
Voice All lines are clear Most lines are clear Not clear but Not
Projection and understandable. and understandable. understandable.
(volume and understandable.
clarity)
Performs with great Performs with Performs with Performs with
Performance amount of energy, adequate energy, some energy, little energy,
focus, intensity and focus, intensity and focus, intensity focus, intensity
conviction. confidence and confidence and confidence.
Style/ The performance is The performance is The performance The
interpretation very clear and generally clear and is fairly executed performance is
perfectly executed properly executed with some not clear and not
inconsistencies. well executed.

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INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY 1 What I can DO
What I Know 1. B
1. b 2. A Answers may Vary
2. d 3. D
3. d 4. E
4. c 5. C
5. c
6. b INDEPENDENT What’s In
7. d ASSESMENT 1
Theater
1. True
8. d 2. False Opera
9. d 3. True Mime
4. True
10. d 5. True
Acting
11. c Singing
12. b
INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY 2 What’s New
13. b
14. a Answer may vary
Answer may Vary
15. c
ASSESSMENT
INDEPENDENT 1. C
ASSESMENT 2 2. D
1. Costume Designer INDEPENDENT ACTIVITY 3 3. D
2. Technical Director 4. D
3. Director Answer may vary
5. D
4. Choreographer
6. D
5. Playwright
7. C
8. D
INDEPENDENT 9. B
ASSESMENT 3 10.A
11.C
Answers may Vary 12.B
13.D
14.D
15.C
Answer Key
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