From text to performance: writing and directing "Hiyas at Hanimus.

Date

5-2013

Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts

College

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Yapo, Jerry R.

Abstract

This study is a confluence of two activities: creation and research. It explored the potentials of site-specific performance as a technique in creating empathy and understanding of the text by the audience through writing and directing the play Hiyas at Hanimus. The study aimed to write and perform a site-specific performance adaptation of a folklore, with the intention of creating a non-conventional yet engaging experience for the audience understand the effects of site-specific performance on the attitudes of the audience towards the performance itself analyze the effectiveness of a site-specific performance with regards to the audience's grasp and understanding of the text, its message and the performance itself and gather useful critiques of the performance that will serve as feedback for the director and play wright's artistic growth. A survey research design was employed to determine a descriptive phenomenon in relation to the following: the audience's towards the performance and their understanding of the text the message of the text and the performance itself. This study utilized the survey questionnaire and focus group discussion (FGD) as research instruments. The questionnaire gauged the audience's general appreciation of the show, while the FGD with students focused on the audience's grasp and understanding of the text and performance. Moreover, a theatre talk with artists was employed to evaluate the aesthetic merits of the production. The results of the survey, FGD, and theatre talk gathered positive feedback. The artistic elements positively contributed to the audience's grasp and understanding of the text and performance itself. Majority of the respondents perceived the performance as folklore, which is powerful enough for storytelling. The respondents also pointed out that the performance showed the importance of folklore in our society. Through the experience-the site specificity of the performance, the participation of the audience, and "attacking of the senses" - the audience was able to grasp and understand the text and performance.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section

Call Number

LG 993.5 2013 M3 D34

Document Type

Thesis

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