Arts Quarter 4 – Module 1: Theater Arts: Themes and Elements of Art Applied to Performance

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.