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Arts
Quarter 4 – Module 1:
ORIGINAL PERFORMANCE WITH
THE USE OF MEDIA

Department of Education. Republic of the Philippines

Art – Grade 10
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Quarter 4 – Module 1: ORIGINAL PERFORMANCE WITH THE USE OF MEDIA
First Edition, 2020

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 Lesson

2 Roles in a Stage Production

What’s New

Roles in a Stage Production

Producer – This is the person who takes the play from a mere concept to an actual
finished presentation. 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.

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 Playwright. The initial concept or plot may be original, and
then developed into a play script.

Set designer – The concept and creation of the physical stage setup is the task of the
set designer. The set may be realistic and filled with authentic details; or it may be
minimalist, merely suggesting the setting with a few pieces of furniture or props and
a simple backdrop.

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 props changes.

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 then 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.

Sound designer – Sound designer serves a vital role in creating and enhancing the
atmosphere of the performance. Also involved are special sound effects like thunder,
birds chirping, rushing water, gunfire, passing cars, approaching footsteps, and the
like. He or she adds detailed notes to the script to serve as a guide for the sound crew
during rehearsals and the actual performance

Production manager – Coordinating all the complex behind-the-scenes details of

staging a play is the production manager. He or she is tasked with overseeing the
crews for the sets and props, the sound and music, the lighting, and the costumes.

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Technical director – The technical director shadows the play’s director throughout the
entire production process. From the time the director presents his or her vision for
the play and issues instructions at every rehearsal, the technical director carefully
notes how each actor and every member of the stage, sound, lighting, and costume
crews need to be coordinated to bring the director’s vision to life—ensuring that every
instruction is properly executed.

Choreographer –He or she not only plans out all the dance steps to suit the music,
but also rehearses the actors until they are able to perform the dance skillfully—
while remaining “in character” on stage. Should the play happen to involve fight
scenes, the choreographer will likewise program the moves of the opposing sides so
these can be executed not only believably, but safely as well.

Makeup designer – The makeup designer is brought in to plan the hairstyles and
makeup to complement the costumes. The work of the makeup designer may be as
simple as making the actors look natural for their respective roles—based on their
characters’ age and personality, and the time and place of the story.

Must watch: To see and understand the roles of the stage production staff and crew,
please check the links below:

On Roles in A Stage Production

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM8Mfv-QFzY

Working in Theatre: Production Management

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

Behind the Scenes at Plymouth State University - Stage Production, Lighting and
Costume Design
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuLrU3lzcng

What is It

Which member of the production team shadows the director? Out of the many roles
required in a stage production, what are involved with the physical setup and mood
of the performance area? Name two other roles that are responsible for the physical
appearance of the different characters on stage.

Stage production workers handle the behind-the-scenes tasks that are necessary for
putting on theatrical performances. Their responsibilities include costume and set
design, installing lights, rigging, sound equipment, and scenery, and set building for
events in parks, stadiums, arenas, and other places.

The producer develops the project from the initial idea, makes sure the script is
finalized, arranges the financing and manages the production team that makes the
film. The producer also coordinates the filmmaking process to ensure that everyone
involved in the project is working on schedule and on budget.

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 What’s More

Activity 1. Understanding Stage Production

Directions: Analyze the picture and try to give the role of the stage production
being portrayed/showed in the picture below.
Learning the Skill: Picture analysis

1. ___________________

____________________ 2.

3. ___________________

____________________ 4.

5. ___________________

____________________ 6.

7. ___________________

____________________ 8.

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 What I Have Learned

Activity 2. I learned that.

Directions: Fill in the blanks the exact term/s to complete the statement.

1. The person behind the overall management of the production is

______________.
2. In planning to create a stage play, we must see to it that
_______________________________________________________________________.
3. The Sound designer must have a __________________________________________.
4. The Technical director must coordinate with the director because,
__________________________________________________________________________.
5. Lighting Designer is very important, because he/she is creating the
__________________________________________________________________________.
6. If I were to choose one role I love to be a _____________________, because
____________________________________________________________________.
7. For me, the most important role is ______________________, because
__________________________________________________________________________.

What I Can Do

Activity 3. Relating Roles

We do have different roles in any situation, be it at Home, community or school. Let’s
try to relate every family member/community individual/school administration to
roles in stage production. The first one is done for you.
Directions: Answer the table below or write your answer in a paragraph form on the
space provided.
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

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 Roles in stage Home Community School
Production

Director

Producer

Choreographer

Playwright

Technical Director

Assessment

Multiple Choice

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the letter before the
number.

1. Plans out all the dance steps to suit the music and also rehearses the actors
until they are able to perform the dance skillfully.
a. Choreographer
b. Playwright
c. Producer
d. Technical Director
2. The concept and creation of the physical stage setup
a. Choreographer
b. Costume Designer
c. Set Designer
d. Technical Director
3. In a stage production, the writer of the script is more specifically
called ____________
a. Director
b. Playwright
c. Production Manager
d. Technical Director
4. They are the one who performs in the stage.
a. Actor
b. Choreographer
c. Playwright
d. Set Designer

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5. When writing a play, a playwright uses primarily which of the
following tools to reveal a character?
a. Dialogue
b. Plot Structure
c. Setting
d. Stage Direction
6. Which of the following questions is most essential for a director to
consider when selecting a play to direct?
a. Do I have a strong connection to the material in the play?
b. Does the play address contemporary issues?
c. Has this play been previously produced?
d. Will audiences have a good time at this play?
7. Creates 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 props changes.
a. Actor
b. Lighting Designer
c. Technical Designer
d. Sound Designer
8. The artist known to be the overall artistic coordinator of the entire production.
a. Director
b. Playwright
c. Producer
d. Set Designer
9. Plans how each actor and every member of the stage (sound, lighting, and
costume crew) need to be coordinated to bring the director’s vision to life.
a. Choreographer
b. Lighting Designer
c. Producer
d. Technical Director
10. The artist 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
b. Director
c. Makeup Designer
d. Playwright
11. Which of the following tasks is typically performed by a stage
manager during rehearsals?
a. deciding when to call a break
b. documenting the actors' work with photos and videos
c. giving the director regular feedback on the staging
d. taking blocking notes

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 12. The artist who makes the actors look natural for their respective
roles—based on their characters’ age and personality, and the time and
place of the story.
a. Costume Designer
b. Makeup Artist
c. Makeup Designer
d. Set Designer
13. In a professional stage production, this is the artist who takes the play
from a mere concept to an actual finished presentation.
a. Choreographer
b. Director
c. Producer
d. Technical Director
14. Works on adding detailed notes to the script to serve as a guide for
the sound crew during rehearsals and the actual performance
a. Producer
b. Sound Designer
c. Sound Engineer
d. Technical Director
15. Coordinating all the complex behind-the-scenes details of staging a
play is the production manager.
a. Costume Designer
b. Director
c. Production Manager
d. Technical Director

Additional Activities

“STAGING AN ORIGINAL PERFORMANCE”

Actors, directors and designers all get to start with a script. Playwrights start
with nothing just a blank page. Actors spend a month or two in rehearsal, but
playwrights measure their effort in years.

This time you are task to create a short solo or duo script out of your
imagination. It can be a Love story/Comedy/Drama/Suspense or whatever genre you
want to do. Afterwards you may ask help from any of your family members to portray
the script you created. Record the performance through Video or audio recording.

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Lesson 2 (Roles in stage Production)

Activity 1: Lights! Camera! Action!

I am confident enough that you already know the task of each different Roles in Stage
Production.
Directions: Portray and record your performance of the given roles below. Five
seconds in each role.

1. Make-up Designer
2. Sound Designer
3. Technical Director
4. Choreographer
5. Production Manger

Lesson 2 (Roles in stage Production)

Activity 2: Lights! Camera! Action! (Part 2)

Directions: Portray and record your performance of the given roles below. Five
seconds in each role.

1. Playwright
2. Costume Designer
3. Producer
4. Lighting Designer
5. Set Designer
6. Director

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 Answer Key

15. C
14. B
13. C
8. Director 12. C
Designer 11. D
7. Lighting 10. A
Designer 9. D
6. Makeup 8. A
5. Sound Designer 7. B
Designer 6. A
4. Costume 5. A
3. Choreographer 4. A
2. Playwright
3. B
1. Set Designer
2. C
What's More 1. A
Assessment

References

https://lovebloodrhetoric.com/2019/07/02/the-hardest-job-in-theatre/
Roles in A Stage Production
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM8Mfv-QFzY

Working in Theatre: Production Management

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

Behind the Scenes at Plymouth State University - Stage Production, Lighting and
Costume Design

https://www.mtel.nesinc.com/Content/Docs/MA_FLD045_PRACTICE_TEST.pdf