PHILIPPINE THEATRE

Komedya, Sarsuela and Bodabil

 KOMEDYA
comes from the 16thcentury
Spanish comedia ( play )
a play written in verse which uses
traditional methods of the marcha (
march ) for entrance or exit
it is one of the colorful theatrical
traditons in the Philippines used
by the Spanish as the method to
spread Christianity.
 this theatrical form describes the
conflicts of the Christians and
Muslims
 this theatrical performance spread
instantly but was criticized
because of its lack of national
importance and realism.
BATALLA
- choreograph fighting and magia (
magical effect)
 2 Types of Komedya

1. Secular Komedya
- usually performed in town
celebrations
- use stories that revolve around kings,
queens, princes, princesses, animals,
and supernatural being.
 - most of the time, it portrays the
clash between Christians and
Filipino Muslims.

Example :
Moro-moro- a secularized komedya
popularized in the 1600’s
Tibag or Arakyo
- another type of Secular Komedya in
Nueva Ecija that is performed during
Santacrusan.
- it is the reenacment of the search for
the Holy Cross by Queen Helena and
her son Emperor Constantine
2. Religious Komedya
- mostly performed to enhance religious
festivities.
- it focuses on the life of religious icons
( Jesus Christ, St. Michael, and other
patron saints)
Examples :
Siete Palabras
Comedia de San Miguel
Senakulo – the Lenten presentation of
Passion of Christ.
 SARSUELA
 Is an art form of lyric theatre drama, comical in
nature ad it is incorporated with singing
dancing ad dialogue.
 It is play in prose
 Originated in the Philippines in the 1800’s
 It portrays the typical the typical Filipino
realities and stories ans social realtions which
viewers can relate in their lives such as
elections and feast, marriage and family, vices
and values.
Atang de la Rama
- “Queen of Zarsuela”
Example :
Walang Sugat – is one of the most
famous Sarsuela in the country.
 BODABIL
 Is another stage show that became popular
during the Japaneses period based on the
French vaudaville.
 These were called stage show during Japanese
occupation and later variety show.
 was developed because 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 even magical
acts
 Formed musical trends and musicians;
performers; and performance genres. The
entertainers helped to make jazz and blues
popular and admired in our country.
 Different famous Bodabil stars:
o Bayani Casimiro
o Dely Atay-Atayan
o Togo and Pugo
o Chichay
o Rogelio de la Rosa
o Dolphy
o Leopoldo salcedo
o Katy Dela Cruz
E:\Acer\Videos\FESTIVALS\MORO MORO.mp4
E:\Acer\Videos\FESTIVALS\SDA Los Angeles
Modern San Dionisio Komedya CORDOVA Promo
Excerpts.mp4
E:\Acer\Videos\FESTIVALS\Tanghalang Ateneos
Walang Sugat 1.mp4
PERFORMANCE
( CHOOSE ONE )
E:\Acer\Videos\FESTIVALS\Dalawang Braso.mp4
E:\Acer\Videos\FESTIVALS\Ogie Alcasid performs
Ikaw Lamang LIVE on Wish 107.5 Bus.mp4
E:\Acer\Videos\FESTIVALS\Huwag Mong
Silaban.mp4
E:\Acer\Videos\FESTIVALS\SDA Los Angeles
Modern San Dionisio Komedya CORDOVA Promo
Excerpts.mp4
E:\Acer\Videos\FESTIVALS\Bodabil (Vaudeville)
Part 1 of 2.mp4
E:\Acer\Videos\FESTIVALS\PROBE PROFILES -
Dolphy (part1).mp4
E:\Acer\Videos\FESTIVALS\TUNAY NA INA (1939)
Film Clip.mp4
E:\Acer\Videos\FESTIVALS\Balut - Katy de la Cruz
(live).mp4
E:\Acer\Videos\FESTIVALS\BAYANI
CASIMIRO.mp4