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Arts
Quarter 4 – Module 2:
Different Roles in Play Production

CO_Q4_Arts 10_ Module 2

Arts – Grade 10
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Quarter 4 – Module 2: Different Roles in Play Production
First Edition, 2020

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Arts
Quarter 4 – Module 2:
Different Roles in Play Production
Introductory Message

This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners,
can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions,
directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand
each lesson.

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Thank you.
 What I Need to
Know

Hello! Learning is a long journey, right? In learning, doing all the prepared
activities is quite challenging, yet it is fun and interesting. In the previous
module, you have learned the different elements of art as applied to
performance on stage plays. As part of it, you were able to explain how ideas or
themes of a play are communicated through the integration of musical sounds,
songs, dialogue, and dance.

This module will help you understand and realize how production designs
for a stage play are conceptualized and executed. You will also experience
performing the tasks assigned to the different roles in a play production.

Read the contents in each page before doing and answering the given
activities and assessments. You are advised to seek guidance from any member
of your family or even from your friends to help you achieve the goals set in this
learning module.

In understanding and learning the module, you have to do the following:

1. read each page carefully;
2. follow directions strictly;
3. answer all questions on each page correctly and completely;
4. use a separate sheet of paper for your answers;
5. do not write anything on this module; and
6. ask for guidance from your teacher, parents, relatives, or
friends if necessary.

You can check your answers on the different activities and assessments
through the answer key at the latter part of the module. However, you are
encouraged to work independently and honestly.

Ready? Come on, Let us begin!

The Most Essential Learning Competencies:

1. Designs with a group the visual components of a school play (stage

design, costume, props, etc. (A10PR-IVe-1).
2. Assumes the role of a character as an actor/performance, or production staff
(director, choreography, light designer, stage manager). (A10PR-IVh-2); and
3. Contributes to the conceptualization of an original performance. (A10PR-IVd-4)

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 What I
Know

PRE-ASSESSMENT
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Carefully read the questions below. Write the letter of the correct
answer in your activity notebook.

1. Who among the members of the production team takes an idea to an

actual play and delegates tasks to the team members?
A. Director
B. Playwright
C. Producer
D. Production manager

2. Producing a theatre play or movie is not a simple job. The complexity of it

requires people of different tasks which is called production team. Which
of the following is not a member of the team?
A. Audience
B. Choreographer
C. Director
D. Set designer

3. Who is a playwright?
A. A person who takes an idea of an actual play.
B. A person who writes the script plays and also known as dramatist.
C. A person who creates the world that the play’s characters are
supposed to live in.
D. A person who oversees the crews for the sets and props, the sound
and music, the lighting, and the costumes.

4. In a director’s point of view, which of the following questions is considered

the most essential idea to be considered in directing a play?
A. Why would I cast this person in this role?
B. How should the message be communicated to the audience?
C. Has the play been previously produced?
D. Who are the leading characters of the play?

5. Which of the following concepts are the focus of a lighting designer?

A. Role and setting
B. Costume and props
C. Mood and atmosphere
D. Music and dance steps

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6. How does a choreographer work in the production of a play?
A. Chooses the sound effects need during the play.
B. Assists the dancers in the preparation of costumes.
C. Leads the actors and actress during dance numbers in the play.
D. Plans the dance steps that are suitable for the dance numbers in
the production.

7. How important props are in a stage play?

A. Makes the set look well-funded and planned.
B. Aids actors in the presentation of dance numbers.
C. Creates the mood and illusion of the entire set or stage.
D. Helps convey scene’s objectives and aid actors in
communicating message.

8. As a makeup designer, how will you make the role of a character look real?
A. Avoid using prosthetics and wigs.
B. Use different makeup colors and shades.
C. Match makeup of the characters with their costumes.
D. Apply simple and light make up that is suitable to each actor.

9. Which of the following visual components of a stage play is used to create

an illusion that reveals the characters portrayed by the performers?
A. Stage settings
B. Lighting design
C. Costume design
D. Properties or props

10.Lighting design enhances or provides the overall mood of the

performance. Which of the following is not a function of light?
A. It serves as a motivation.
B. It involves mood and illusion.
C. It emphasizes structure and rhythm.
D. It conveys meanings, time periods, and historical context.

B. TRUE OR FALSE:

Directions: Write T if the statement is correct or F if the statement is

wrong. Write your answers in your notebook.

1. The way actors dress for their roles is the task of the costume and makeup
designer.
2. The properties of a play include the stage props and hand props.
3. Lighting design enhances the effect of other visual elements.
4. The production team is responsible preparing and setting up every scene
in the play.
5. The producer is not a member of the production team.

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 Lesson
Different Roles in
1 Play
Production

What’s
In
From the previous module, you learned about the original performances of
various performing groups in different theaters as well as the art elements
applied in those performances.
In this module, you will be assuming the roles of a character in a particular
performance. You may also be doing the tasks of a production team specifically,
design a visual component of a school play.

What’s
New

Picture Analysis
Directions: Write at least three sentences about the possible tasks that are
being done as seen in the picture below (Duration: 5 mins.)

www.dickinson.edu/info/20031/theatre\_and_dance/259/production_and_performance

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 What is
It

Role of a Character as an Actor/Performer, or Production staff

Producing a theatre play or movie is not a simple job. The complexity of it

is undeniably present which requires people to perform different tasks. Aside
from the actors who take the center stage, much of the work is being done
behind the scenes, and these people are called the production team. Let us look
at the different roles of the members of the production team.

PRODUCER
One of the main roles of a producer is to oversee the overall aspects of the
production. He or she is responsible to the financial and managerial functions of
the production. The producer provides financial backing to the production or
invites investors to pour in financing, and hires the creative staffs like the
director, writers, choreographer, and composer. Though the casting of actors is a
job for the director, a producer has the power of casting approval. A producer
acts like a bridge to connect financing or business in the realization of the
playwright’s vision.
However, in school setting, the teacher, or the school itself acts as the
producer.

DIRECTOR
The director provides the overall vision and guidance of a performance,
ensuring that all elements are unified, and that production runs smoothly. The
director works closely with the design and production teams and sometimes with
the playwright to hone the vision and define the production schedule. He or she
ensures that all elements are executed perfectly and that everyone in the
production are in tune with his/her artistic vision to create a great impact in the
audience.
The director guides and instructs the actors in all the phases of rehearsals.

PLAYWRIGHT
The playwright develops the concepts and puts them into script plays. The
script forms the basis of the entire production. It contains the narrative through
dialogues, and it may also have the description of settings, sounds, mood, lights,
costumes, and makeup of the characters.

PRODUCTION MANAGER
The production manager is tasked in overseeing the crews for the sets and
props, the sound and music, the lighting, and the costumes. He or she manages
the behind-the-scenes of the production.

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SET DESIGNER
He/she designs and supervises the construction of the set (or sets) that
will be the physical world of the play’s characters. The set and set pieces may be
realistic, but it can be done in other styles such as minimalism or whimsical. The
set designer may use a variety of materials like backdrops, theater flats,
curtains/drapes, or LED screens. The set designer must work with the director to
note the flow of action to create a suitable ground plan for the actors to move
around in.

LIGHTING DESIGNER
As a lighting designer, he/she uses colored lights or filters, as well as
special effects such as increasing or lowering the brightness of light, creating
flickering effects, and synchs them to create the mood and atmosphere. The
lighting designer plans all these and adds detailed notes on the script for the
lighting crew to follow during rehearsals and the actual performance.

COSTUME DESIGNER
The task of a costume designer is to create the actors’ costumes or outfits
that are suitable to their characters. The costume designer looks into the time
and setting of the script to make the look of the characters more believable. He
or she also takes consideration the personality of each character to achieve
authenticity in the delivery of script. The costumes maybe sewn, hand-made, or
assembled to create the characters’ depiction in the script.

SOUND DESIGNER
Like the lighting designer, a sound designer serves a vital role in creating
and enhancing the atmosphere of the performance. He or she is responsible in
incorporating sound effects to create the right balance of sound, the tempo, and
overall effect of the production.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
The technical director oversees all the instructions relating to lighting and
sounds. During the technical rehearsals, the technical director notes all the cues,
errors, and other issues to iron them out before the actual production.

STAGE MANAGER
The stage manager oversees all the director’s instructions- from costumes
to make up, and from set to the actors and actresses. Also, the stage manager
notes all the director’s instructions in his/her script so that in the absence of the
director, he/she can supervise the rehearsals. He/she also checks the attendance
and punctuality of the actors.

CHOREOGRAPHER
The choreographer is responsible with the dance steps that are suitable
for the dance numbers of the production. In case there are fight scenes, he or
she will choreograph the scenes in accordance with the director’s vision and
ensure safety for the actors and actresses.

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MAKEUP DESIGNER
The makeup designer works closely with the costume designer to achieve a
suitable look. The makeup designer makes the actors look real and believable
based on their emotions, age, personality as well as the time and place of the
events of the play. In some cases, a makeup designer may use prosthetics, wigs,
masks, and other accessories to alter and suit the character’s role.

Take note that an entire production also involves the business aspect as we
mentioned earlier in the role a producer. There are many other possible
roles/tasks but sometimes, in a school production where manpower is limited, a
few people might do multiple tasks. A few of theses tasks include publicity,
marketing, box- office, front-of-house duties, and ushering.

Let us look at the organization chart of a production team below.

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 Visual Components of Stage Play
The visual elements of a play are things that appeal and give a sensory
experience to the audience such as the stage setting, lighting, costume, and
props. It may also include the composition and physical relationship of the
performers on stage and with the audience through striking displays and
spectacle.

STAGE SETTINGS

Stage setting is used to create an environment that will bring the script to
life. It includes the use of composition in art such as line, mass, color, form, and
unity that allows the movements of the performers in space. A stage setting or
scenic design includes the drawing elements such as basic ground plan where
the static scenic elements are placed, the composite ground plan where the
moving scenic elements are placed, section of the stage space, and the front
elevations. Scenic designers use models before the final drawings that are
needed to be made or constructed.

LIGHTING DESIGN

The lighting design is as important as the stage settings since it

contributes to the the overall mood of the performance. The functions of light in
play include mood and illusion, structure and rhythm, and lighting motivation.
Each function plays differently in its own way.

COSTUME DESIGN

The costume used by the performers helps convey meanings, time periods
and historical context. It shows vital scenes and the relationship between people,
showing, a particular period, weather, or location of the scene; revealing the
characters portrayed by the performers.

PROPERTIES/PROPS

The properties of a play include the stage props and hand props that are
used as part of the scene setting. The stage props may include jar, lampshades,
furniture, pictures, chairs, and tables, and many more. Hand props, on the other
hand, include ballpen, glasses, cup, pencils, cigarettes, and others. Properties
are essential to convey a scene’s objectives and to aid the actors in
communicating a scene

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 What’s
More

Activity 1

Directions: Match the correct roles and functions of the following productions
staffs in the column A to column B.

Production Staffs Roles and Functions

a. He/she creates the storyline of the
1. Producer
play.
b. He/she provide the financing and
2. Director
oversee the overall production.
c. He/she is tasked to plan out all
the dance steps to suit the music
3. Playwright
and rehearses the actors until
they can perform the dance
skillfully.
d. He/she sets up the actual stage of
4. Set Designer
the production.
e. He/she has the vision of the
5. Light Designer desired
total effect and impact of
the performance.
f. He/she carefully notes how each
actor and every member of the
6. Costume Designer stage, sound, lighting, and
costume crews need to be
coordinated to
bring the director’s vision to life.
g. He/she is tasked with overseeing
the crews for the sets and props,
7. Sound Designer
the sound and music, the lighting,
and the costumes.
h. He/she is tasked to manage the
8. Production Manager music needed during the
performance.
i. He/she makes the actors look
natural for their respective roles—
9. Technical Director based on their characters’ age
and personality, and the time and
place
of the story.
j. He/she uses colored lights or
filters, as well as special effects
such as gradual dimming or
10. Choreographer
brightening, a speckled effect like
sunlight through leaves,
or
flickering lights to create the
mood.

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 k. He/she decides what attire will be
used; does not only give the
11. Makeup Designer audience a clear sense of the
setting but will also
express each

character’s personality and distinct

qualities.

l. He/she looks at the details

searching for evidence through
research to produce conceptual
ideas that best support the
content and values with visual
elements.

Activity 2
Directions: Chose one of the production staffs and imagine yourself getting
involved in the production of a school stage play. After which, write down 3-5
tasks of your chosen role during the pre-production, show time, and post-
production periods.

Pre-production/
Role Rehearsal Show Time Tasks Post-
Period Tasks productio
n Tasks

What I Have
Learned

Direction: Express your knowledge and reflections of the lesson by completing

the exit cards.

Things I have learned…

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 Things I want to treasure…

Things I want to know more…

What I Can
Do
Costume Making

Directions: If you are going to create character in your own stage play, how
would you showcase it using a costume or make up? Identify the character and
write a brief description about him or her. You can use yourself as a
demonstration character. Take a photo of the result and send it your teacher.
Follow the rubrics for your guide.

4 pts. 3 pts. 2 pts. 1 pt. Score

Costume/ Costume/ Costume/ The costume/

makeup wholly makeup makeup makeup is found
represents the relatively inadequately to be out of
character represents represents the compliance with
Authenticity
the character character. the dress code
and poorly
represents the
character

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 The costume/ The The The
makeup is costume/ma costume/mak costume/makeu
unique and keup is eup is p lacks
Originality
imaginative. quite conventional originality and
original and and like imagination.
presentable. others.
The Well thought Costume/mak Expected
costume/make out and eup is put and nothing
up is unique, went to together out of the
imaginative, some adequately. ordinary.
Creativity
unexpected, trouble to be
unusual, and creative and
well thought unexpected.
out.
Demonstrator Demonstrator Demonstrator Demonstrator
can represent can can POORLY DOES NOT
the character SOMEWHAT represent the represent the
WELL and represent character character well
Presentation
convinces the the well and and FAILS to
audience. character STRUGGLES convince the
and TRIES to to convince audience.
convince the the
audience. audience.

Assessme
nt

A. TRUE OR FALSE:

Direction: Write T if the statement is correct or F if the statement is wrong.

Write your answers in your notebook.

1. The producer is not a member of the production team.

2. Lighting design enhances the effect of other visual elements.
3. The properties of a play include the stage props and hand props.
4. The way actors dress for their roles is the task of the costume and makeup
designer.
5. The production team is responsible preparing and setting up every scene
in the play.

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B. MULTIPLE CHOICE

Direction: Carefully read the questions below. Write the letter of the
correct answer in your notebook.

6. Lighting design collaborates and provides the overall mood of the

performance. Which of the following is not a function of light?
A. It serves as a motivation.
B. It involves mood and illusion.
C. It emphasizes structure and rhythm.
D. It conveys meanings, time periods, and historical context.

7. Who among the members of the production team takes an idea to an

actual play and delegates tasks to the team members?
A. Director
B. Playwright
C. Producer
D. Production manager

8. Who is a playwright?
A. A person who takes an idea of an actual play.
B. A person who writes the script plays and also known as dramatist.
C. A person who creates the world that the play’s characters are
supposed to live in.
D. A person who oversees the crews for the sets and props, the sound
and music, the lighting, and the costumes.

9. In a director’s point of view, which of the following questions is considered

the most essential idea to be considered in directing a play?
A. Why would I cast this person in this role?
B. How should the message be communicated to the audience?
C. Has the play been previously produced?
D. Who are the leading characters of the play?

10.Which of the following visual components of a stage play is used to create

an environment that reveals the characters portrayed by the performers?
A. Stage settings
B. Lighting design
C. Costume design
D. Properties/Props

11.Which of the following concepts are the focus of a lighting designer?

A. Role and setting
B. Costume and props
C. Mood and atmosphere
D. Music and dance steps

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12.How important props are in a stage play?
A. Makes the set look well-funded and planned.
B. Aids actors in the presentation of dance numbers.
C. Creates the mood and illusion of the entire set or stage.
D. Helps convey scene’s objectives and aid actors in
communicating message.

13.How does a choreographer work in the production of a play?

A. Chooses the sound effects need during the play.
B. Assists the dancers in the preparation of costumes.
C. Leads the actors and actress during dance numbers in the play.
D. Plans the dance steps that are suitable for the dance numbers in
the production.

14.As a makeup designer, how will you make the role of a character looks real?
A. Avoid using prosthetics and wigs.
B. Use different makeup colors and shades.
C. Match makeups of the characters with their costumes.
D. Apply simple and light make up that is suitable to each actor.

15. Producing a theatre play or movie is not a simple job. The

complexity of it requires people of different tasks which is called
production team. Which of the following is not a member of the
team?
A. Audience
B. Choreographer
C. Director
D. Set designer

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 Answer
Key

Pretest

5. F 10. D C 5.
4. T 9. C 4. B
1.
3. F
T 6.
8. D
C 1.
3. BC
2. T 7. D 2. A
TRUE OR FALSE MULTIPLE CHOICE

What’s new

Answers may vary

What’s more

11. Makeup Designer- I

10. Choreographer-
9. CTechnical Director-
5. Light Design
F
er- J
Production Manage r-
G 7. 4. Set Designer- 8.
D
Sound Desig-ner- H
Playwright A 3.
6. Costume Designer-
K 2. Director- E
Producer- B 1.

Activity 2

Answers may vary

What I have learned

Answers may vary

What I can do- costume making

Outputs may vary

Post assessment

15. A 10. C T 5.
14. C 9. B F 4.
13. D 8. B T 3.
12. D C 7. T 2.
11. C 6. D F 1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE TRUE OR FALSE

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