APONDAR, LIZZETTE JOY V.

BSE 3J

1. What are those things you've noticed about Contemporary Drama?

 The contemporary culture in this case also theatre be a great
example for anyone who would like to speak about the postcolonial
identity of the nation. The Philippines – because of the difficult and
complex history of the country – cannot be con-side red in a binary
differentiation: “Asian” vs. “Western”.
2. What is the comparison of Contemporary dramas to Renaissance Drama?
 The chief characteristics of Renaissance drama are its adherence to
genre, most notably comedy, tragedy, and history. It was also very
much derived of the history of both the drama, from the Greek
theater to morality plays, and interested in the literature of the past.
It was also a form of theater that appealed to a wide audience and
was, more so than now, a popular art. Renaissance drama, centered
in England, evolved out of the morality and mystery plays of the
Medieval era. While these earlier plays attempted to teach a lesson
and were often performed by monks or tradesmen, the Renaissance
dramas moved toward entertainment. Renaissance drama developed
around the 15th century.
3. Is there some changes or development in contemporary drama/play in the
present? Cite some.
 Yes, contemporary drama has grown by leaps and bounds in recent
years as evidenced by the increasing financial viability of theater
companies having their own regular programming and production
seasons, such as PETA and Tanghalang Pilipino; the growth of campus
theatre groups in Metro Manila and educational centers in the
regions; and the rise of annual festivals of original and experimental
plays, notably the Virgin Lab fest of the Cultural Center of the
Philippines.