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Philippine Bodabil (vaudeville) western plays presented in

English of Filipino translation and the original modern plays written
by contemporary playwrights
-A potpourri of songs, dances, and comedy skills which showcase
what is
popular in US
The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) non
stock, non profit and nongovernmental theater organization based
in the Philippines engaged in the development of society and
people, enriching theater forms and techniques that express local,
national, and universal themes
Established in 1967 by Cecile Guidote-Alvarez
Repertory Philippines opened its doors in 1967 with a tagalong
adaptation of MISS JULIE (production of August Strindberg),
directed by Rolando Tinio (Philippine National Artist), starring Ella
Luansing (his wife). RP produced 300 productions up to this day.
Tanghalang Pilipino (Philippine Theater) organized in 1987
and the leading exponent of Philippine theater and the resident
drama company of the CCOP
-Presented 200 productions over 20 seasons, earning enormous
awards
-Wishes to develop and train actors, playwrights, and designers
with special emphasis in the production of original Filipino plays
TRUMPETS, Inc. Established in 1980s, Asias first professional
gospel theater group and over its 20 years of existence has
transformed the Gospel message into fun, funky yet incredibly high
quality productions. Joseph The Dreamer and First Name was some
successful productions\
Triumphant Peopless Evangelistic Theater Society changed
the face not only of Christian entertainment but Philippine theater
itself.
New Voice Company established by actress and director
Monique Wilson. The most political, social, and feminist theater
group in the country, dealing with contemporary political and social
issues.
NVC Actors Studio professional base where year-long theater
training programs in the PA, direction and production are offered. A
base wherenew and experimental theatrical works are created
Atlantis Productions, Incorporated established in 1999. Multimedia company engaged in producing high quality, creative and
educational material.
Theatrical production- can be either dramatic or nondramatic.
The ideal theatrical enterprise in pre production
Producer
Director his work is center to any theatrical production. He
has a challenging task of bringin together many complex pieces
into a unified whole. Task is complete when the show opens.
Playwright

Scene Designer
Light Designer know how to make the best use of stable and
powerful medium of light, creating effects that can be changed
at will to match the mood of the action
Costume Designer
Sound Designer
Properties Designer
Makeup Designer
Stage Manager typically provide practical and organizational
support to the director, actors, designers, stage crew and
technician throughout the production process.
Assistant Directors
Running Crew
Actors main concern is to create a character. This takes
physical, vocal discipline and exercise, analyze script and
memorizing lines
Choreographers design and direct the dance or stylized
movement in musical productions, working closely with the
director and musical director.

Producer
The producer is responsible for finding the money to finance a show and
managing the financial risks. He or she will also source the performers and
the team who will create and put on the show. If a theatre is not producing
its own show, then an independent producer or production company will be
responsible.

Artistic director
The director develops the artistic vision of a production and often the
overall programme to be presented by the theatre. If they work for a
producing theatre or a production company they will direct productions.
Once the production opens or goes on tour, the director passes their
instructions to the stage manager or deputy who writes the book. This is
the full script along with the prompts and cues for the performers as well
as lighting, sound and scene changes and any last-minute changes or
revisions.

Stage management team

A team of stage managers directs the performances of each show a stage
manager (SM), a deputy stage manager (DSM) and one or more assistant
stage managers (ASM). The SM has overall responsibility for the stage in
performance. The DSM will sit in the prompt corner, usually to Stage Left.
From there they co-ordinate all aspects of the show by following the book,
including sound, lighting and all scene changes using headsets and

cuelights. They also make the calls, summoning the actors from the
dressing rooms or the green room to the stage using a tannoy or
backstage public address system. Announcements are made thirty
minutes, fifteen minutes and then five minutes before curtain up.
The DSMalso calls the audience into the auditorium by the front of house
public address system at the beginning of a show and at the end of the
interval. The ASMs will usually run the wings backstage setting props
and performing scene changes.

Company manager
The company manager is responsible for all aspects of the staffs welfare,
including dealing with pay. They travel with the touring company. They are
the most senior member of management backstage during a performance
and are the connecting person between performance staff and the
producers office. They will usually have a temporary office close to the
green room.

Production team
The production manager is responsible for co-ordinating all the technical
and staging requirements of a production. Some theatres have their own
production or technical managers who work with the creative team
responsible for the sets, props, costume, lighting and audio-visual media.
They will also work with the artistic director, the musical director, the
choreographer and the engineering team who design and deliver the
creative teams vision.

Technical department
This team manages all technical aspects of a show, including the safe and
effective use of equipment. Technical staff include lighting and sound

operators and crew responsible for special effects such as smoke and
pyrotechnics. Some work during the night when setting up performances.

Fly men
They operate the scenery from high ramped walkways above the stage
called fly floors. The scenery is flown in using a counterweight or powerflying system, but when labour was cheap, it was operated manually by
teams of men using ropes made of hemp. These were known as hemp
houses. Some older theatres still are hemp-houses or have a mixture of
hemp, counterweights and power-flying.

The orchestra
The orchestra provides the music for musicals, opera, ballet and
pantomime. A few theatres still have a resident orchestra, although they
may only be needed on a casual basis. Most special concerts and musical
productions will bring their own orchestra.

Stage crew
They are also known as stage hands and are responsible for shifting props
and free-standing scenery during the show. They also operate moving
stage machinery, including bridges, lifts, revolving platforms, trapdoors,
trucks and wagons. Many are employed on a casual basis for specific
shows.