National Artist for Philippine Theater PDF

NATIONAL ARTIST OF THE PHILIPPINES FOR THEATER CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION SIR. ARRAFI J. SUHAIDI  OBJECTIVES: At the end of this module, you can: A. Identify the National Artist for Theater B. Discuss the contribution of these art...

NATIONAL ARTIST OF THE PHILIPPINES FOR THEATER CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION SIR. ARRAFI J. SUHAIDI  OBJECTIVES: At the end of this module, you can: A. Identify the National Artist for Theater B. Discuss the contribution of these artists to Philippine theater TLURIAS RITUALS NTINALOA NATIONAL ATTHEER THEATER According to theater and culture scholar Doreen Fernandez, the Philippine dramatic tradition has its ROOTS in the RITUALS AND CEREMONIES of pre-colonial Filipinos. Ex. Performed offerings to their Gods and held communal celebrations were already dramatic performances.  “Colonization brought many forms of drama and theatre” A. Religious-themed Cenaculo and Moro-moro. B. Zarzuela: Spanish traditional form of musical comedy. C. Vaudeville: A stage performance that consists of various play acts. WATCH TO LEARN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDQ4vultfds https://youtu.be/QAVEr6uiIjw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZo4imTt4Og  CHECK-UP QUESTION: Q. According to Doreen Fernandez, what were the early forms of drama before the colonization?  CHECK-UP QUESTION: Q. Is the traditional form of theater performance still exist in todays generation?  Daisy Avellana (1917-2013) Year of Conferment: 1999 The First Lady of Philippine Theater. Born in Roxas City, Capiz in 1917. A notable actress, passionate director & writer. She brought “a new level of excellence by staging and performing in breakthrough productions of classic Filipino and foreign plays.”  Her advocacy and efforts had also brought about profound reformation in dramatic and theatrical practice in the country “by encouraging the establishment of performing groups and the professionalization of Filipino theater.” Her performances were graceful and alluring, taking in roles in productions such as Othello, Macbeth in Black, Casa de Bernarda Alba, and Tatarin. WATCH TO LEARN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7-BHDKT6gA  Honorata “Atang” De La Rama (1905-1991) Year of Conferment: 1987 When the Philippines were still under American rule, she battled for the supremacy of the kundiman. She popularized the song “Mutya ng Pasig” by Deogracias Rosario and Nicanor Abelardo. President Corazon C. Aquino declared her as a National Artist for Theater and Music (1987). WATCH TO LEARN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV gtypJFTC8  Honorata “Atang” De La Rama (1905-1991) Year of Conferment: 1987 She has been crowned as the Queen of the Kundiman, as she began her career in music and performance at the early age of seven. She starred in zarzuelas such as Marina, Mascota, and Suefio de Un Vals. Zarzuela and kundiman “express best the Filipino soul.” Not only was de la Rama a stage performer, she was also credited to have composed the zarzuelas Anak ni Eba, Aking Ina, and Puri at Buay.  CHECK-UP QUESTION: Q. Who is the First Lady of Philippine Theater.  CHECK-UP QUESTION: Q. How does professionalization of Theater in the Philippines help theater and the artist?  Rolanda S. Tinio (1937-1997) Year of Conferment: 1997 A director, actor, educator, critic, translator, poet, and dramatist. Known for translating western classics into Tagalog, including the works of Shakespeare (The Merchant of Venice), Arthur Miller (Death ofa Salesman), Samuel Beckett (Waiting Jor Godot) and August Strinberg (Miss Julie).  His work is well remembered as someone “whose original insights into the scripts he handled brought forth productions notable for their visual impact and intellectual cogency.” In simpler terms, this person's creative ideas made the shows or movies they worked on both visually stunning and smart. Highlight of his career: He became the artistic director of the CCP’s resident theater company, Tanghalang Pilipino. His legacy: Revitalizing Filipino drama, reviving traditional works. WATCH TO LEARN: https://youtu.be/LfD95xs2cu0  BIG IDEA STAGE DIRECTORS brings insight to a script, creating a visual and intellectual impact on stage.  CHECK-UP QUESTION: Q. What do you think will happen if traditional drama/act will not be revitalize?  SALVADOR F. BERNAL (1945-2011) YEAR OF CONFERMENT: 2003 Began his career in theater. He was part of over 300 productions in art, film, and music. His style is known for maximizing the use of raw materials in theater production. Used native Filipino materials such as bamboo, abaca fiber etc. His also an educator who transmitted his knowledge and skill by holding classes and training in universities and the CCP.  LAMBERTO V. AVELLANA (1915-199) Year of Conferment: 1976 Legacy: lived in both theater and film “Barangay Theater Guild” - propagated many dramatic and theatrical performances in foreign and local plays. Some performances: Shakespeare's tragedies, Nick Joaquin's - A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino.  Dubbed as “The Boy Wonder of Philippine Movies” in 1939 for his early start on film. From being a stage actor, he took on the challenge as film director and has directed landmark films such as ; Kandelerong Pilak (the first Filipino film to be shown at : The prestigious Cannes International Film Festival), Sakay, Anak Dalita, and Badjao.  CHECK-UP QUESTION: Q. DO YOU THINK SALVADOR F. BERNAL HELP THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE ECONOMY IN USING RAW MATERIALS? WHY OR WHY NOT?  CHECK-UP QUESTION: Q. Why do you think that AVELLANA dubbed as “The Boy Wonder of Philippine Movies”?  WILFRIDO MA. GUERRERO (1911-1995) Year of Conferment: 1997 A talented writer, director, educator, and artist who wrote a number of outstanding plays, 41 of which were circulated. At the young age of 14, Guerrero wrote his first play entitled No Todo Es Risa in Spanish.  Greatest contribution to arts is his introduction of the concept of a theater campus tour. This revolutionary outreach program staged over 2, 500 performances in almost two decades of runs. His works include Half an Hour in a Convent, Wanted: A Chaperon, Forever, Condemned, In Unity, Three Rats, Our Strange Ways, and The Forsaken House,  Severino Montano (1915-1980) Year of Conferment: 2001 Named as one of the of “Titans of Philippine Theater.” An exceptional poet, director, actor, and theater organizer. Both a playwright and an educator, and thus pursued the establishment of “legitimate theater” in the country. With about 1000 pesos, he used his own money to start the Arena Theater in the Philippine Normal College (now Philippine Normal University). QUESTION (1/4 SHEET OF PAPER - INDIVIDUALLY) 1. How would you like people to remember you, and what kind of legacy do you hope to leave for future generations? 2. What do you think will happen to Philippine forms of art if colonizers did not colonize us?