Philippine Musical Theater and Opera

Music

• "Sandugong Panaginip" (1902) by Ladislao Bonus is the first Filipino opera.
• Pantomime or Ballet relies on body movements, gestures, and expressions to convey stories and emotions instead of spoken dialogue.
• A musical play combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance to tell a story.
• Severino Reyes, known as "Lola Basyang," wrote stories for children.
• Lea Salonga is famous for her role as "Kim" in Miss Saigon, earning a Tony Award.
• Opera combines text (libretto) and musical score, usually in a theatrical setting, with orchestral accompaniment, acting, scenery, and costumes.
• "Katy" is a Philippine musical play about Katy de la Cruz, the "Queen of Filipino Jazz."
• The costume designer chooses attire for performers based on the scene, character, and theme.
• Maria Clara is Crisostomo Ibarra’s sweetheart and symbolizes the ideal Filipina in Noli Me Tangere.
• "Rama Hari" is a Philippine adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana, with music by Ryan Cayabyab and choreography by Alice Reyes.
• The libretto contains the text or lyrics of an opera.
• The script in musicals or plays is called the "book", including both dialogue and stage directions.
• Bonifacio Abdon was the first Filipino opera conductor, composer, and violinist.

Arts

• A production manager coordinates the behind-the-scenes details of staging a play.
• Trumpets is known for original musical theater productions that promote values for children.
• A playwright writes the script of a play, including dialogue, characters, and storyline.
• The Production Manager ensures the director's vision is realized by coordinating all production members.
• Cecile Guidote-Alvarez founded PETA, known for training actors and actresses to become world-class performers while promoting socially relevant productions.
• Tanghalang Pilipino, the resident theater company of CCP, promotes Filipino theater, culture, and literature.
• Miss Saigon starred Lea Salonga as Kim, earning her international recognition and a Tony Award.
• A lighting designer helps create the mood of each scene using lights and shadows.
• The set designer is responsible for the concept and creation of the physical stage setup.
• A director leads a stage play, guiding the actors, designers, and crew.
• A producer is mainly responsible for the financial and managerial aspects of a production.
• The makeup designer, director, and costume designer shape an actor's appearance and portrayal.

Health

• A health career focuses on professions related to medicine, healthcare, and allied health services.
• Disease Prevention and Control focuses on preventing diseases through immunization, screening, education, and promotion.
• Community Healthcare focuses on the health of community members by providing public health services, health education, and disease prevention programs.
• Environmental Healthcare Management focuses on environmental factors and their effects on human health.
• A chiropractor diagnoses and treats neuromuscular disorders through manual adjustment and manipulation.
• A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) specializes in diagnosing and treating speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Emergency Medical Service (EMS) specializes in out-of-hospital medical care.
• Mental Health specializes in interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships, life skills, cognitive and psychosocial development and emotional well-being.
• A Cardiovascular Technologist uses imaging to help physicians diagnose and treat heart and blood vessel ailments.
• A Perfusionist operates the heart-lung machine during open-heart surgery.
• Identifying actions in every step, utilizing helpful people, and reviewing your plan are components of an effective action plan.
• A career is an occupation requiring special training and long-term commitment.
• Allied Health Professionals include pharmacists, dental hygienists, nurses, and physical therapists.