GEARTAP Final Project

ENTERTAINMENT ARTS IN THE PHILIPPINES The stories behind the pandemic. GROUP 6



Entertainment Arts in the Philippines the current situation of the different platforms of the performing arts in the Philippines and how they are coping with the pandemic. “We will continue to be Tanghalang Pilipino actor and artistic director Nanding Josef expressed the confronted with the ages-old need of art especially during these trying and unprecedented times where he problems of the world as states that “We will continue to be confronted with the ages-old problems of the long as arts and culture are world as long as arts and culture are not recognized as being fundamental to not recognized as being shaping a human being and the society in which we live “ (Sorilla IV, 2020). The fundamental to shaping a Covid-19 pandemic has brought a drastic change in performing arts of the human being and the society country, in which they may not have been prepared for. Moreover, with the in which we live “ new restrictions that the virus brought, the way we consume some of these mediums have changed. Mateo (2020) reports that around 3,000 artists lost (Sorilla IV, 2020) their main source of income due to cancelled events and CCP has lst around Php 90 million of revenue due to the pandemic. Hence, to sustain the art scene in the country, they have no choice but to adapt to the situation. A great example of this would be Art Fair where instead of the usual gallery that was in Landmark’s parking, they have now shifted to an online viewing platform instead. Moreover, the performing arts in the Philippines is not well supported by the government and only a significant amount of people know about their events. This is supported by Cabochan (2021) where she reports that there was a hashtag that was done to aid the the artists of the country which was named #CreativeAidPh. The hashtag featured a Google sheet which displayed the income loss of people who are in the performing arts in the country. Given that the pandemic has been more than a year old, this paper would focus on the current situation of the different platforms of the performing arts in the Philippines and how they are coping with the pandemic. BY SARA KIM

How The Music Industry is Coping with the Pandemic The COVID-19 Pandemic had an effect on every aspect of our lives and the music industry is no exception. The music industry has been hit hard by this pandemic and with the \"Virtual concerts gives you lockdown that happened, the revenue of live performances cost the industry something to look forward to more than $10 Billion in sponsorships, with longer delays being even more and it makes you forget what's devastating. According to the World Economic Forum (2020), the music going on and instead focus on industry is worth over $50 Billion, with two major sources of income. The first the music. It is a massive sense of one is live music that approximately makes up 50% of total revenue and community because you're derived mostly from sales of tickets to live performances. The second is the interacting with the artist but combined revenue from streaming, digital downloads and physical sales. also fans from across the globe.” With all of the downfall, the music industry has found ways to adapt to the - Yungblud, 2020 current situation and find new ways to monetize music consumption and that is through virtual concerts. Artists such as BTS, Dua Lipa, John Legend and Billie Eilish have all had virtual concerts and even local artists such as SB19, James Reid and KZ Tandingan. Virtual concerts are a good alternative to still bring entertainment to their respective fans and at the same time, music management companies can still earn money.     Many artists have spoken out about how concert experiences from home can take our minds off of the harsh reality the world is currently facing even just for a brief moment. The COVID-19 pandemic is not likely to vanish anytime soon, and our current situation has forced most industries to be resilient and make long-term changes to be able to adapt. This pandemic took a toll on the music industry, and this will most definitely change the way we view music forever. BY ANGELO DELA CRUZ

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THEATER ARTS In the time of the pandemic By: Tanya De Borja As theater arts requires the performance in front of a live audience, the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected this area of performing arts as mass gatherings have been banned especially in the beginning of 2020 when cases were rapidly increasing. Distancing between performers and audiences was hard to regulate as it was important for performers to interact and have contact with one another, on stage and backstage. The only question to ask was how will they be able to perform with all the restrictions imposed by the government due to the pandemic.

Dekada’ 70, scheduled to perform in Ateneo de Manila the night the government issued the enhanced quarantine of Metro Manila was cancelled as there was nothing else they could do even with only 200 audiences. Not only the cast, but also its entire crew would have lost income in the cancellation of the play as well as the deprivation of the audience of an artistic representation of anti- terrorism bill that was passed just weeks before the shows opening. In the beginning of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) over Metro Manila, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) cancelled all of its shows for the year 2020. Yet on April 24, 2020, the CCP released a statement that they would be airing HD recordings of a few performances online. There are currently few productions that began to work around the pandemic and its effects by going online in order to share to society the essence of theater arts. For now, the full live experience of theater productions are still halted as the pandemic continues on. Performers still do hope that by the time the pandemic comes to an end, the public will be there to support them once they can go back to the old normal in theater arts.

The Dance Community during the Pandemic. By Micah Lontoc

Before the pandemic hit the dance community, training, classes, and performances were usually held on studios and stages. Dancers typically practice their pieces together with their group mates months before the actual performance. Sweat dripping, tumbler sharing, water running out, and throat drying are the most accurate words to describe the life behind the 5-minute choreography. These habits altered when covid-19 struck the global dance community. The dancers and choreographers in the new normal became more resourceful and creative in continuing the craft, even without physical interaction. Social media became a platform for dancing not to be halted. One example is the DLSU’s La Salle Dance Company that shifted to a digital studio as the students showcase their talents online. Some studios offer virtual classes that cater to all the genres possible to train dancers or aspiring dancers at home. Few examples in the international scene are; Steezy Studio, which focuses on urban dance styles, Operation: Tap for dancers who wish to learn tap dancing, and Veyette Virtual Ballet School with personal ballet coaching experience (Stahl, 2020). Here in the Philippines, we also have great Filipino choreographers and coaches that teach comprehensive dance styles and techniques, such as G-Force and Zero Studio. Online dance classes are the only way where dancers can recover their income, and at the same time, maintain the craft alive even in this trying time. Undeniably, many dancers are still having a hard time to generate income because of the pandemic. With this, an organization called LikhaPH was founded by Rhea Dumdum-Bautista and Rhosam Villareal Prudenciado Jr. that aims to support dancers all over the country Filipino dancers who lost their jobs in this pandemic. Rhea Dumdum-Bautista is one of the Ballet Philippines’ principal dancers and now a ballet teacher, while Rhosam Villareal Prudenciado Jr. is a professional dancer of 14 years. They started the organization last year, 2020, in response to the pandemic to financially support professional Filipino dancers. They also hired teachers for the free- for-all online dance classes. Additionally, they created an interaction between different dancers around the nation to provide a healthy conversation about their concerns and promote their upcoming projects (Ng-Lim, 2020). Organizations like this encourage artists to continue creating art, build an environment for the people who share the same passion and connect with the artists behind every masterpiece. Art is unstoppable no matter how difficult life will throw to the people who truly appreciate it. Others may view art as unessential, but for artists, it is the thing that keeps them going. Just like the dance community, flexibility manifested in their bodies as well as the way they handle their craft. They are able to reach a wide variety of audiences and present their pieces conveniently. After all, art is more than just its physicality.

How Literature is coping up with the pandemic Alpert (2021) reported that reading can be a powerful coping method during these challenging times. This is also a great opportunity for Philippine literature to flourish. One of the issues that the Philippine literature faces is that they don't receive that much publicity in regards to their works. However, during the start of the lockdown some of the literary works that were published by UP and other university presses were released to the public. Moreover, Umali (2021) wrote an article in CNN Philippines where it was a guide on how to get started on Philippine literature. Due to the lockdown, it gave Philippine literature a spotlight and got people interested in it. In addition to this, with the rise of social media and online databases, it is easier to access these literary works. BY SARA KIM



The ilm ndustry I during the pandemic F By: Dannielle Meyer THE FILM INDUSTRY IN THE PHILIPPINES HAS BEEN HUGELY AFFECTED BY THE PANDEMIC AS SOCIAL DISTANCING AND MANDATORY QUARANTINE ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. THIS RESULTED IN FILMS AND TV SHOWS THAT ARE ONGOING AND ABOUT TO BE PRODUCED, HALTED. TO COUNTER THIS, THE INDUSTRY HAS OPTED FOR ONLINE STREAMING SERVICES SUCH AS UPSTREAM, NETFLIX, IFLIX, CIGNAL PLAY, YOUTUBE, APPLE ITUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, AND FACEBOOK. THE FILM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF THE PHILIPPINES (FDCP), AN AGENCY UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT THAT AIMS TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF THE LOCAL FILM INDUSTRY, HAS REACHED ITS HANDS IN HELPING FILMS. I don’t want to accept the fact that a pandemic will stop our creativity or capacity to produce—that is not an option for us - Director Paul Soriano

In this time of crisis, there are still films and tv shows produced that were enjoyed and watched by many Filipino viewers. The fdcp has listed 10 of the best films produced in the year 2020. two of the films mentioned were \"the boy foretold by the stars\" which is a coming age lgbtq+ indie film and \"On vodka, beers, and regrets\" is about complicated love. Despite the hurdles brought by the pandemic, the film industry in the Philippines has continuously fought and brought great quality film and tv content to its viewers while also following strict guidelines and protocols for the actors and its staff.

The Museum Industry During the pandemic By: Aaron Huan When the pandemic started, most cultural institutions across the world were closed or their services greatly reduced. In-person exhibitions, events, and performances were all canceled or postponed. In response to this, there were intensive efforts to provide alternatives or additional services through digital platforms, maintain essential activities with minimal resources, and document the events through new ways, including new creative works inspired by the pandemic (Sorilla IV, 2020). Like any other industry, the art industry has suffered tremendously from the COVID- 19 pandemic, everything from tours, theatre shows, and opening shows were canceled. Galleries and museums started providing immersive video experiences while using wireless conference rooms to open their exhibits. (Sorilla IV, 2020).

Because of this, it opens an opportunity to virtually see other museums that are not in the Philippines, which is somewhat a good thing since most famous museums are in Europe, which would take a lot of efforts to see and be able to experience, but it cannot denied that actually seeing these paintings and work of art will still be a whole new experience . One of the museums that are open for a virtual tour is the museum in New York, Museum of Modern Art, it is one of the world's most significant and most prominent collections of modernist art. It includes design, drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, illustrated literature, video, electronic media, architecture, prints, and other modern and contemporary art forms (Sorilla IV, 2020). In the Philippines, we have the Ayala Museum, in Makati which was closed for renovations. The museum had already opened a virtual museum for its visitors even before the COVID-19 lockdown began. The museum is known for its pre-colonial items, which includes over 1,000 gold objects and 111 textiles, showing the native Filipino people's rich culture and immaculate craftsmanship (Libot, 2020).

Entertainment arts in the Philippines has been greatly affected by the pandemic, as it limits contact not only to performers, but also production crews and their audiences. Most forms of entertainment arts, in the beginning of the pandemic were cancelled due to limitations and the impossibility of performing live in front of an audience. As the pandemic continued on, few have found ways to share their art through social media. While some forms of art still have a hard time adjusting to the “new normal” such as the film industry, theater arts, and dance. Other forms such as music, literature, and museums in the country have found ways to immerse the public with what they have to offer as well as adjusting to pandemic protocols set by the government such as performing online. While others found ways in sharing their art to the public, there are still restrictions that can no longer be brought back especially for those that tend to perform live, or those that require constant contact with other individuals. Yet, these industries still trek further into finding ways to share their arts and talents with their audience from the other side of the screen. By: Tanya De Borja

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