SELF-LEARNING MODULE

GRADE 10

QUARTER 4
WEEK 6
ARTS
A. assume the role of a character as an actor/performance, or production
staff (director, choreography, light designer, stage manager)
B. Roles in a production

I. Director
II. Actor
III. Choreographer
IV. Stage Manager
V. Light Designer
VI. Set Designer

C. analyze the uniqueness of the group that was given recognition for its
MOST ESSENTIAL performance and explain what component contributed to its selection
LEARNING
COMPETENCIES I. Philippine Theater Groups
II. PETA
III. Repertory Philippines
IV. Trumpets
V. Tanghalang Pilipino
VI. New Voice Company
VII. Atlantis Production

D. choreograph the movements and gestures needed in the effective

delivery of an original performance with the use of media
E. improvise accompanying sound and rhythm needed in the effective
delivery of an original performance with the use of different media
A. ROLES IN A PRODUCTION
B. QUALITIES AND UNIQUINESS OF A GOOD PERFORMANCE
TOPICS (ART CRITIQUING)
C. ACT AND CAPTURE! -CHOREOGRAPH
D.

EXPECTATION

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

a. discuss the functions of each role in the stage production;

b. identify the roles in the stage production based on their functions;
c. imitate the character on a stage production as an actor/performer, or production staff
(director, choreographer, light designer, stage manager);
d. analyze the uniqueness of the group that was given recognition for its performance and explain
what component contributed to its selection.
- Philippine Theater Groups:
1. PETA
2. Repertory Philippines
 3. Trumpets
4. Tanghalang Pilipino
5. Philippine Opera Company
e. Choreograph the movements and gestures needed in the effective delivery of
an original performance with the use of media
f. Improvise accompanying sound and rhythm needed in the effective delivery of an original
performance with the use of different media

BRIEF
INTRODUCTION

Roles in Productions
Most visible on stage in a theatre production are the actors and actresses playing their roles. However, behind
the scenes is an entire team whose work begins months in advance of the actual performance, below are the
basic roles that most plays require

• Director – The director is the overall artistic coordinator of the entire production. Like a conductor of an
orchestra, he or she has a vision of the desired total effect and impact of the performance.
• Playwright – For a script intended for stage performance, the writer of the script is more specifically called
a playwright. The initial concept or plot may be original and then developed into a play script.
• Actor - An actor is a person who portrays a character in a performance (also an actress). The actor performs "in
the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or modern media such as film, radio, and television. The
actor's interpretation of their role (the art of acting) pertains to the role played, whether based on a real person
or fictional character.
• Choreographer – In cases where a play involves dance in certain scenes, a choreographer is included in the
production team. He or she not only plans out all the dance steps to suit the music but also rehearses the
actors until they can dance skillfully—while remaining “in character” on stage.
• Producer – In a professional stage production, this is the person who takes the play from a mere concept to a
finished presentation.
• Production manager – Coordinating all the complex behind-the-scenes details of staging a play is the
production manager.

• Light designer – Coordinating closely with the set designer is the lighting designer. Lighting is critical in
creating the mood of each scene in the play, highlighting a dramatic moment, signaling the entrance of a
character, focusing attention on a specific spot on stage, or even providing the blanket of darkness for set and
prop changes.
• Set designer – The concept and creation of the physical stage setup is the task of the set designer. He or she
builds the set (or sets) that will simulate the world that the play’s characters are supposed to live in.
• Costume designer – The actors and actresses must look believable in their roles, and much of this is owed
to the costume designer. He or she studies the general setting (time and place) that the play is meant to take
place in, as well as each character in the script.
• Sound designer – Similar to the lighting designer, the sound designer serves a vital role in creating and
enhancing the atmosphere of the performance. Sound, in this case, includes music both on stage and as
background, which the sound designer may need to source to suit the general time and place of the play, as well
as particular scenes.
• Makeup designer – As the costume designer deliberates on the characters’ main attire, the makeup designer
is brought in to plan the hairstyles and makeup to complement the costumes.
 Qualities of a good performance

1. Elements of arts applied in an original performance

• SOUND and MUSIC- incorporating sound recordings and editing techniques using
various applications.

• GESTURE, MOVEMENT, and DANCE- incorporating appropriate dance styles and

techniques learned from Physical Education classes

• COSTUME, MASK, MAKEUP, and ACCESSORIES- incorporating art techniques such as

painting, sculpture, assemblage, and industrial designs.

• SPECTACLE- creating a striking, even awe-inspiring effect on a stage through the use
of light, sound, music, costume, dance, and special effects.

2. Principles of arts in an original performance

- Rhythm, movement

- Balance

- Emphasis

- Harmony, unity, and variety

- Proportion

• As we pave our way to theatrical international standard and due to the

passion of our fellowmen in creating masterpieces in Operas, Musical Plays and
Ballets, we successfully reached the level of the famous Broadway theatres
and West end which relies mostly on adaptation from a novel, literary works or
biographical sketches of famous artist such as Miss Saigon, Les Miserables,
Phantom of the Opera, The Cats, Lion King, etc. So, we really can say that
Philippine Operas, Musical Plays, and Ballets is one of our pride.

Show your artistic side by making your choreography. You are going to perform
an excerpt from a 20th or 21st century Philippines

1. Opera: La Loba Negra, Noli Me Tangere, El Filibusterismo

2. Ballet: Lola Basyang, Rama Hari
 Acts and capture! Music improvisation
The theater is the one major art form that brings together all the other art forms—
from painting and sculpture to installation art, to music, to dance, to literature, even to
computer arts—in a single production. A story is acted out on stage (or another
performance area) by actors portraying the characters, bringing them to life, and
developing the plot through dialogue and actions, and sometimes through song
and/or dance.

ACTIVITY 1
ACTIVITY 1: What’s Your ROLE?

Directions: Identify the following roles in the stage production based on their functions.
Choose your answer inside the box and write your answer on your answer sheet.

Director Playwright Actor Choreographer Producer Production

Manager Light Designer Set Designer Costume Designer
Sound Designer Make Up Designer

1. Coordinates all the complex behind-the-scenes details of a stage play

2. The writer of the script intended for stage performance
3. He or she not only plans out all the dance steps to suit the music but also
rehearses the actors until they can dance skilfully
4. The overall artistic coordinator of the entire production.
5. He or she decides what attire will not only give the audience a clear
sense of the setting but will also express each character’s personality and
distinct qualities.
6. He or she adds detailed notes to the script to serve as a guide for the
sound crew during rehearsals and the actual performance.
7. He or she makes the actors look natural for their respective roles based
on their characters’ age and personality, and the time and place of the
story.
8. He or she builds the set (or sets) that will simulate the world that the
play’s characters are supposed to live in.
9. It is a person who portrays a character in a performance (also an actress).
10. He or she chooses all the team members and assigns them their
functions, and oversees the casting of the actors and actresses for the
different roles.

ACTIVITY 2: “My Production Team” (Tableau)

Directions: In this activity, with your family members, you will create at least five
tableau presentations capturing the functions of the chosen roles in the stage
production. You may use improvised and recycled materials available at your
home.

Final output will be forwarded to your MAPEH teacher through FB messenger or

Google Classroom
Photo courtesy of Tanghalang

Rubric for Tableau

CRITERIA Outstanding 5 Very Satisfactory 4 Satisfactory 3

Roles Consistency, All the roles Three-four roles One - two roles
Expressions and projected were projected were projected were
Gestures; Attention extremely clear and clear and clear and
to Details believable; great believable; some believable; little
attention was paid attention was paid attention to the
to the details of the to the details of the detail was paid on
performance performance the performance
Staging/Blocking Outstanding used of Very satisfactory use The use of stage
stage space; of stage space space needs
improvement
Creativity The tableau was The tableau was The tableau was
presented presented presented with no
creatively and creatively with the creativity and
organized with the
use of improvised use of some improvisation
materials improvised materials

ACTIVITY 2
Activity # 1: BRING OUT THE CRITIQUE IN YOU!

Directions: Differentiate the various Philippine Theater Groups utilizing and identifying the
elements and principles of arts that are present from the videos provided via a browser link.

Answer the follow-up questions below.

Philippine Theater Groups ELEMENTS OF ART PRINCIPLES OF

PRESENT ART PRESENT
1. PETA (RATED: PG)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG0OptDrchE

2. Repertory Philippines (Snow White Clip)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrfTurZwy8Y

3. Trumpets (Joseph the Dreamer)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZ6s7NOuwm0
4.Tanghalang Pilipino (Lukot-lukot, bilog-bilog)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKke7OIJ4ew

5. Philippine Opera Company (ANAK)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yupzt6Xptx4

Follow-up Questions:

1. Did you enjoy watching the following videos/clips from the various Philippine Theater
Groups? Why or Why not?
____________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
2. Which of the following theater groups did you like the most when it comes to their way
of executing their stage plays? Rank them from the highest to the lowest by arranging
their group names from left to right.
____________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
3. Rate the way the actors portrayed their roles in every theater group from 1-10, 1 being
the lowest and 10 being the highest. Explain your rating.
1. PETA: _____________________________________________________________
2. Repertory Philippines: ________________________________________________
3. Trumpets: _________________________________________________________
4. Tanghalang Pilipino: _________________________________________________
5. Phil. Opera Company: ________________________________________________

ACTIVITY 3

I Can Dance (collaborative activity with Music)

Note: The topic arts and music are almost the same that is why your
activity will be merged with your performance in MUSIC

Directions: Perform a short musical drama play by creating your

character or you can imitate characters from the Philippine Musical
Play. You can involve your family members to join the performance.
Make at least a 1-2 min video of you acting, singing, and dancing
contemporary dance with music as your background, sound
effects, and costumes if necessary. Make your script or you can get
scenes from the famous Philippine Musical Play/Opera.

Materials: any available costume and props that you can see at home

ACTIVITY 4
 A. “Experiencing Theatre”
Procedure
1. Look for a video of a performance of a production of any Philippine theatre group
discussed in your previous module.
2. Watch the play very attentively. Observe how the plot is developed and take note of the
artistic elements and principles used.
3. Afterwards, write a reaction paper using the following outline:
Title of the play ______________________________________________
Scriptwriter ______________________________________________
Director ______________________________________________
Stage Designer ______________________________________________
Setting ______________________________________________
Main characters ________________________________________ _____ ________________________
Main story line (a 1-paragraph summary) ______________________________________________
Personal reaction _____________________________________________________________________
B. Performance Proper
1. Execute one role that you watch in a Theatre.
2. Make an improvisation of a musical instrument that you use in your presentation.
3. Record your presentation using your SMART phone and upload it to our Group Messenger.
4. Use the RUBRICS below as your guide in your presentation.

RUBRICS IN PERFORMANCE TASK IN ARTS (MUSIC IMPROVISATION)

CRITERIA POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT
4PT 6PTS 8PTS 10PTS
Rhythmic Students do not Students carefully Students Students successfully
Content successfully include known successfully include the rhythm
perform new or rhythm but do not include the rhythm being studied and
known rhythms includes the being studied and incorporates at least
rhythm being incorporates at 3 other known
studied. least 2 other rhythms.
known rhythms.
Presentation Delivery not Delivery not Rehearsed with Well-rehearsed with a
smooth and smooth, but able fairly smooth smooth delivery that
audience to maintain the delivery, but able holds the audience
attention is often interest of the to maintain the attention
lost. audience most of interest of the
the time. audience most of
the time.
Projection The audience did The audience The audience The audience could
not understand could hear some could hear most hear each word
the students words spoken words spoken spoken
Stage Never aware of Rarely aware of Sometimes aware Always aware of the
presence the audience the audience of the audience audience and others
and others on and others on and others on on stage
stage stage stage
 REMEMBER

The importance of the role in the production supports the actors and enables them to
truly bring the play to life. While the members of this team may vary depending on how
complex or simple the production is. It also takes the work of different teams to complete
all of the tasks required before the actors can even step foot on stage. The production
team consists of the following roles:
• Director
• Actor
• Playwright
• Choreographer
• Producer
• Production Manager
• Light Designer
• Set Designer
• Costume Designer
• Sound Designer
• Make-Up Designer
The number and range of people who work in a team depend upon its size and
type.

Elements of arts applied in an original performance

● SOUND and MUSIC- incorporating sound recordings and editing techniques using
various applications.
● GESTURE, MOVEMENT, and DANCE- incorporating appropriate dance styles and
techniques learned from Physical Education classes
● COSTUME, MASK, MAKEUP, and ACCESSORIES- incorporating art techniques such as
painting, sculpture, assemblage, and industrial designs.
● SPECTACLE- creating a striking, even awe-inspiring effect on a stage through the use
of light, sound, music, costume, dance, and special effects.

Principles of arts in an original performance

● Rhythm, movement

● Balance

● Emphasis

● Harmony, unity, and variety

● Proportion

Romanticism highly contrasts Neoclassicism.

Famous artist of the era was
1. Jean Louis Theodore Gericault
2. Eugene Delacroix,
3. Francisco Goya
4. Francois Rude
Antoine-Louis Barye
 • The theater is the one major art form that brings together all the other art forms—from
painting and sculpture to installation art, to music, to dance, to literature, even to
computer arts—in a single production. A story is acted out on stage (or another
performance area) by actors portraying the characters, bringing them to life, and
developing the plot through dialogue and actions, and sometimes through song
and/or dance.

CHECK YOUR
UNDERSTANDING
Before I move on to the next module, I will assure you that…
I understand…
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I will apply for the lesson in…
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I will practice…
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