It is a form of art that combines all other forms of art in which a story is told either through dialogue and actions, and song or dance in a live performance.

It is a variety show consisting of musical numbers and comedic and dramatic skits with songs and dances.

This principle guides the director on how to achieve the proper balance and composition in terms of stage blockings, props, backdrops, costume and set design/set pieces.

It is a play that is “for real”. The characters represent realistic and everyday people.

These two elements set for the audience different moods and emotions.

This principle guides the director on which part of the play should be emphasized This will help in communicating to the audience the theme of the play.

A play that depicts a battle between Christians and Moros on love and vengeance and religious themes.

A play can still be spectacular even if the actors and production members do not fit in their roles.

Rhythm and movement are two different elements in theater play but complement each other.

Sound and light effects greatly affect the quality of a play.

The principle on emphasis is used to highlight a certain scene which is remembered by the audience.

Costumes, masks, makeup and accessories do not help at all in the characterization of the actors.

It is a dramatic play portraying the struggle of a strong-willed protagonist against fate, as predestined by mysterious, divine, social, or psychological forces, culminating in disaster and usually caused by a flaw in the protagonist’s character.

It is also known as Passion play.

It is a type of melodrama in three acts where pieces are both spoken and sung.

It is a dramatic play of light and humorous character, typically with a cheerful and happy ending.

It is a dramatic composition characterized by extravagant theatricality and the dominance of plot and physical action over characterization.

Dating back to the pre-colonial period and commonly presented during festivals and gatherings, it is considered by scholars to be the highest point of Filipino folk literature.

This is something exhibited for view as something unusual, notable, or entertaining, especially an eye-catching or dramatic public display which may be regarded as impressive and breathtaking and on stage if visual, lighting, sound, music, costumes, dance, and special effects are properly manifested in a play.

They help make the character appear realistic according to the role he/she portrays.

It is a poetic debate presented through song and dance originating from indigenous courtship customs.

This principle guides the director as to how to make the play more realistic or stylized through proper use of space, height, width and sizes of the elements or materials to be used in the play.

These elements should complement each other and also have variation to create a spectacular visual impact on the play.

It is a collaborative form of art where live performers act on stage before a group of audience in a specific place carrying out a story.

These are dances that reflect the lives of the people in a certain place or region and describe their culture and origin.

Miss Saigon is the theatrical play which paved the way to Lea Salonga’s recognition as a world-class talent.

These elements gesture, movement and dance help set the mood of the play.

Sarswela it is also type of melodrama

The elements of theater arts such tragedy, comedy, drama, melodrama

Drama is a play that is “not for real”.