Daniel Victor A.

Jardin

Philippine Theater
Komedya, Sarsuela and Bodabil
I. Objectives
1. Explain the distinguishing characteristics of representative Theatrical Forms .
2. Narrate the Origins and cultural background of selected Philippine Theater.
3. Identify musical characteristics of selected theatrical forms through video or live
performances .

II. Subject Matter

a. Topic: Philippine Theater (Komedya, Sarsuela and Bodabil)
b. Reference:
MAPEH 7 book Music and Arts Learner’s Material pp.126-127

c. Materials: Laptop, LCD, Book

d. Section/Time: Grade 7 – Courage, Wisdom & Faith – 6:30-7:25, 7;25-8:20, 11:05-12:00

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

Daily Routine

Good Morning Class !

Good Morning Sir !
(Opening Prayer)

Before you sit on your respective chairs , please

do pick all the garbages that you’ll see around
you. Then, you may now take your seat.

( Checking of Attendance)

A. ACTIVITY
So class before we proceed to our topic , I have
here a video and all you have to do is to watch
and understand what is being shown in the
video.

Is it clear class? Yes Sir !

B. ANALYSIS

Class in relation to the video that we had

watched a while ago. What do you notice about It’s all all about Philippine Theater
the Video ?

Very Good !

So now , let’s discuss more about Philippine

Theater .
One of the example of Philippine Threater is
Komedya . Class what is Komedya ? Anyone ?
Komedya come from 16th century Spanish
comedia (play) it is a play written in a verse
which uses tradition methods of the marcha
(march) for entrance or exit, Batalla .

(choreograph fighting) and magia ( magical

effects). It is one of the colorful theatrical
traditions in the Philippines used by the
Spanish as a method to spread Christianity.
Very good ! who else want to describe
Komedya ?

Further ..
This theatrical form describes the conflicts of
Christians and Muslims. This theatrical
performance spread instantly but was criticized
because of itslack of national importance and
realism .
Yes sir !
Did you understand class ?
Secular and Religious Komedya

Komedya has a two types which is ? ……..

Do you know what is Secular ?

(Students are listening and writing some
When we say secular it means that it is
controlled by the government rather than the important ideas)
Church or Against the Church

So can you give me an example of Secular Sir ! , An example of secular music is Moro-
komedya ? moro .

Very good !

.
1. Moro-moro – popularize in the 1600’s , it
also use stories that revolve around kings,
queens, princes, princesses, animals, and
supernatural beings. Most of the time, it
portrays the clash between Christians and
Filipino Muslims.
“Tiba” or “Arakyo” - it is performed during
Santacrusan. It is a reenactment of the search Yes sir!
for the Holy Cross by Queen helena and her son
Emperor Constantine .

Did you understand class ? 2. Religious komedya – mostly performed to

enhance religious festivities. It focuses on the
The other type of Komedya is Religious life of religious icons
komedya . so Mr. can you please explain what
is religious komedya .

Very good , so when we say religious komedya

it focuses on the the life of religious icons(Jesus
Christ, St. Michael, and other patron saints.)
Examples are Siete palabras, Comedia de San
Miguel and Senakulo; the Lenten presentation
of Passion of Christ.
Sarsuela is an art form of lyric theater drama,
comical in nature and it is incorporated with
singing, dancing and dialogue. It is a play in
prose .

Next one is sarsuela, can you please read Ms. ?

further
Sarsuela originated from spain and was made Sir , Walang Sugat is the most famous Sarsuela
popular in the Philippines in the 1800’s . It in the country
portrays the typical Filipino realities and stories
and social relations which viewers can relate in
their lives such as elections and feasts, marriage
and family, vices and values.
So what is the most famous Sarsuela in the
country ?

Okay very good !

So the next one is Bodabil .
Bodabil is another stage show that become
popular during the japanese period based on the
French vaudeville. These were called stage
show during Japanese occupation and later Sir , Bodabil was popular during the japanese
variety shows. Bodabil was developed because period based on the French vaudeville.
city growers wanted to uplift their emotional
stability from the usual stage acts to a stage
presentation featuring comedy, musical,
monologue, skits, impersonators, acrobats and Secular Komedya and Religious Komedya
even magical acts. Bodabil formed musical
trends and musicians; performers; and When it portrays the clash between Christians
performance genres. The Entertainers helped to and Filipino muslims
make jazz and blues popular and admired in our
country.
So again , when did bodabil become
popularize ? It focuses on the life of religious Icon and
performed to enhance religious festivities .
Very good !
So now let’s recall, What are the 2 types of
komedya ?
Yes sir !
When do we say it is Secular Komedya ?
None

Yes sir !
How about religious komedya ?

Very Good !

Did you understand the Lesson Class ?

Any question ?

Is it clear ?

Okay , very good .

 C.Abstraction

Class, for our generalization , I will flash pictures and all you have to do is to determine
where these kind of komedya belongs.

SECULAR RELIGOUS

D. Application
1. It portrays the clash between Christian and Filipino Muslims.
2.This Komedya is mostly performed to enhance religious festivities.
3.It is an art form of lyric theater drama, comical in nature and it is incorporated with singing,
dancing and dialogue.
4. It is another stage show that become popular during the Japanese period based on the French
vaudeville .
5.a kind of Secular komedya that use stories that revolve around kings, queens,princes,
princesses, animals, and supernatural beings.