Volume 1: Philippine Theater History and Genres (PRE-ORDER)

SYNOPSIS: Philippine Theater History and Genres, the first volume of Nicanor Tiongson’s trilogy of collected theater essays, is composed of two parts. The first puts together his three most important essays on the historical development of Philippine theater from its earliest beginnings to 2023, including the well-known essay “What Is Philippine Drama?” which uses the RPN (“Repleksiyon ng Pangangailangan ng Nakararami”) framework for the analysis of Philippine plays as well as the more recent “TAPAT: Teatro para sa TAO,” which refines the RPN criteria. The second part anthologizes comprehensive essays on the principal genres of Philippine theater: 1) the indigenous mimetic rituals, dances, customs, and dance dramas; the Hispanic-influenced forms like 2) the verse play komedya; 3) the Lenten passion play sinakulo; 4) the comic skits called sainete and entremes; 5) the play in prose with music called sarsuwela; 6) the American-influenced bodabil and stage show; and 7) the original plays by contemporary playwrights using realistic and non-realistic styles. 

“Panahon na para mabasa at pakinabangan ng madla ang kritisimo sa dulaan ni Dr. Nicanor G. Tiongson . . . Si Nic ang maituturing na pangunahing iskolar at kritiko ngayon sa ating pambansang teatro . . . Kahanga-hanga ang dedikasyon niya sa dulaang pang-entablado at pampelikula. Komprehensibo, wika nga, ang kaniyang sipat at titig sa kasaysayan at mga uri (genres) na tinalakay sa kaniyang mga pag-aaral . . . Narito ang isang iskolar na matiyagang maghalungkat sa mga aklatan at artsibo ng mga maaalikabok na libro at dokumento; narito ang iskolar na handang lumabas ng akademya para tuklasin ang mga bakas ng lumipas sa mga lalawigan . . . Sa pamamagitan ng masaganang dagdag na mga salaysay at ilang pagtutuwid-sa-sarili ay lalong tumingkad ang katangian ni Nic bilang pangunahing iskolar-kritiko sa ating pambansang dulaan. Maiaagapay ko ang kaniyang sinop, ingat, at tiyaga sa dedikasyon nina National Artist Bienvendio Lumbera at National Artist Resil Mojares . . . Sinuman ang Juan Matapang na magsuri sa socmed ngayon ay dapat magbasa muna ng kasaysayan alinsunod sa “kamalayang Pilipino” ni Dr. Nicanor Tiongson. Kung hindi . . . wala siyang karapatang sumawsaw sa dulaan.” 

 —VIRGILIO S. ALMARIO 
Pambansang Alagad ng Sining sa Panitikan

Author:Nicanor G. Tiongson
Weight: 0.62 kg
ISBN: 9786214483556
Imprint: Ateneo de Manila University Press
Format: Print
Language: English

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THIS IS A ❗️PRE-ORDER ITEM❗️PRODUCT WILL BE SHIPPED IN THE END OF AUGUST-SEPTEMBER.

 If you are ordering an item that is currently in stock in the same order, the order will be held until the pre-ordered book or item arrives from the Philippines. Shipping of pre-ordered items from our partners in the Philippines to New York are scheduled to take place in May, August and November 2026 ONLY.

Once pre-ordered items ship and arrive from the Philippines to New York, items will be dispatched from New York to their final destination.

Due to the gas situation worldwide and especially in the Philippines, shipping of pre-ordered items are delayed and shipping from the Philippines has been set to ease our partner's in the Philippines.

Shipping during these 3 months for 2026 also allow our partnered local artisans from the Philippines such as our weavers, anitu sculptors, and brass pre-colonial gold replica jewelry pieces, the time needed they need to work on your one of a kind, handmade pieces. 

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