The document discusses the various roles involved in a stage production behind the scenes, including the producer who oversees the entire production, the director who guides the actors, and designers who are responsible for the set, lighting, costumes, sound, and other elements. It explains that while the actors are visible on stage, an entire team works for months beforehand in roles that support the actors and bring the play to life.

1. Start the Discussion
ROLES IN A
STAGE PRODUCTION
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2. Arrange the jumbled letters to
form the words related our topic.
WORD
WANDERER
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Use the clues provided to answer
this activity.
IT’S GAME TIME!

3. It communicate the details of a
character's personality to the
audience, and help actors
transform into new and believable
people on screen
T C M U O E S
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4. The act or quality of illumination
or ignition. Its purpose is to give
adequate and proper
illumination to workplace, home,
studio, theater or street.
G N I T L H G I
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5. These are cosmetics (such as
lipstick, mascara, and eye
shadow) used to color and
beautify the face.
P U K M E A
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6. The written text of a stage play,
screenplay, or broadcast.
specifically the one used in
production or performance
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7. Start the Discussion
ROLES IN A
STAGE PRODUCTION
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8. Most visible on stage in a theater
production are the actors and
actresses playing their roles.
However, behind the scenes is an
entire team whose work begins
months in advance of the actual
performance
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PRODUCTION
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It is they who support the actors and enable them to
truly bring the play to life. While the members of this
team may vary depending on how complex or
simple the production is, next slides are the basic
roles that most plays require:

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PRODUCER
In a professional stage production, this
is the person who takes the play from a
mere concept to an actual finished
presentation.
• He or she chooses all the tram
members and assigns them their
functions
• Oversees the casting of the actors and
actresses for the different roles
• Decides on major logistical matters

10. DIRECTOR
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The director instructs and guides the
actors as to the delivery of their lines
and their positions and movements on
stage called “blocking”
The director is the overall
artistic coordinator of the
entire production. Like a
conductor of an orchestra, he
or she has a vision of the
desired total effect and
impact of the performance.

11. The script forms
the basis of the
entire production
PLAYWRIGHT
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For a script intended for stage
performance, the writer of the
script is more spécifically called
a playwright. The initial concept
or plot may be original, and
then developed into a play
script. Or it may be based on an
existing story or another play
which the playwright will then
adapt to present in a new way.

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SET DESIGNER
The concept and creation of the physical
stage setup is the task of the set designer.
He or she builds the set (or sets) that will
simulate the world that the play's characters
are supposed to live in.
The set may be realistic and filled with authentic details; or it may be
minimalist, merely suggesting the setting with a few pieces of
furniture or props and a simple backdrop.

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Coordination of lighting designer and
set designer is highly important
LIGHTING DIRECTOR
Lighting is critical in creating the
mood of each scene in the play,
highlighting a dramatic moment,
signalling the entrance of a
character, focusing attention on a
specific spot on stage, or even
providing the blanket of darkness
for set and prop changes.

14. COSTUME
DESIGNER
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He or she studies the general
setting (time and place) that the
play is meant to take place in, as
well as each character in the script.
He or she then decides what attire
will not only give the audience a
clear sense of the setting, but will
also express each character's
personality and distinct qualities.
The actors must look believable in their roles,
and much of this is owed to the costume
designer

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SOUND DESIGNER
Similar to the lighting designer, the
sound designer serves a vital role in
creating and enhancing the atmosphere
of the performance. Sound, in this case,
includes music both on stage and as
background, which the sound designer
may need to source to suit the general
time and place of the play, as well as
particular scenes.
The sound designer works with all these to
support the action and interaction taking
place on stage. He or she adds detailed notes
to the script to serve as a guide for the sound
crew during rehearsals and the actual
performance

16. PRODUCTION
MANAGER
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This includes ensuring that all the needed
elements, facilities, and equipment are not
only available, but are in good working
order, properly catalogued and labeled, and
safely stored from one rehearsal to the next,
up until the time of the performance.
Coordinating all the complex behind-the-
scenes details of staging a play is the
production manager. He or she is tasked
with overseeing the crews for the sets
and props, the sound and music, the
lighting, and the costumes.

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The technical director shadows the play's
director throughout the entire production
process. From the time the director
presents his or her vision for the play and
issues instructions at every rehearsal, the
technical director carefully notes how each
actor and every member of the stage,
sound, lighting, and costume crews need to
be coordinated to bring the director's vision
to life ensuring that every instruction is
properly executed.
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

18. CHOREOGRAPHER
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In cases where a play involves dance
in certain scénes, a choreographer
is included in the production team.
He or she not only plans out all the
dance steps to suit the music, but
also rehearses the actors until they
are able to perform the dance
skillfully -while remaining "in
character" on stage.
Should the play happen. to involve fight scenes,
the choreographer will likewise program the
moves of the opposing sides so these can be
executed not only believably, but safely as well.

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MAKEUP DESIGNER
As the costume designer deliberates on the characters' main
attire, the makeup designer is brought in to plan the hairstyles
and makeup to complement the costumes.
Thus, the makeup designer works his or her magic through the wonders of
makeup, face and body painting, and hair coloring. Other accessories may be
employed, like masks, wigs and hair extensions, headdresses, and even
prosthetics to alter certain facial features or body parts.

20. LET’S
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THESE GUIDE
QUESTIONS
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QUESTION NO. 1
How is the director of a
play similar to an
orchestra conductor?
Explain briefly

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QUESTION NO. 2
Out of the many roles
required in a stage
production, name three
that are involved with the
physical setup and mood
of the performance area.

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QUESTION NO. 3
What is another name for
the technical rehearsal?
Why was it given this
name?

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EXPERIENCING THEATER
A Group Activity
Your teacher will schedule a time within Quarter IV for
the class to watch a live play. Depending on what is
available or accessible in your area within that period,
any of the following may be considered:
Option 1: A live performance of a production by any Philippine Theater Group
Option 2: A recorded performance of production by any of these groups
Option 3: A school or community play, following safety health protocols
Option 4: A classroom play

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EXPERIENCING THEATER
A Group Activity
Watch the play attentively. Observe how the plot is
developed and take note of the artistic elements and
principles used. Afterward, write a reaction paper using
the following outline:
Title of play : ____________________ Main Characters: ____________________
Scriptwriter: ____________________ Main Story Line: ______________________
Director : _______________________ ______________________
Stage Designer : _______________ Personal Reaction: ___________________
Setting : _______________________ ______________________

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Teacher: Herzon Santos Cabanayan