The Golden Age of Philippine Theater: An Unintended Consequence of the Japanese Occupation of Manila

Macapinlac, Marcelino Jr. M. (2012) The Golden Age of Philippine Theater: An Unintended Consequence of the Japanese Occupation of Manila. Manila, 8 (1). ISSN 2094-5159

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Abstract

From 1941 to 1945, Japanese Imperial Forces occupied Manila. This was part of the Japanese design to establish the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere with Japan as its leader. As a consequence of three years of enemy occupation, Manila became one of the most devastated cities in World War II. Ironically, this was also the same period when Philippine theater flourished. This period was described by Daisy Hontiveros-Avellana as "the Golden Age" of Philippine theater. Tagalog plays shown in theaters in Manila, especially at the Metropolitan Theater, enjoyed immense popularity and critical acclaim.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Japanese Occupation, Manila, Philippine history, theatre, theatre history
Depositing User: Repo Admin
Date Deposited: 22 Apr 2017 13:55
Last Modified: 22 Apr 2017 13:55
URI: http://philippineperformance-repository.upd.edu.ph/id/eprint/511

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