Moro-Moro was one of the first organized forms of theater in the Philippines. They are folk dramas that were created by priests that told stories of Christian army defeating the Moors, also known as Muslims. They involve themes of love, war, and heroism with dramatic sequences, and elaborate costumes. It was very colorful, whether it was the lights, costumes or things on stage, captivating the audience.

Locations establish the location and atmosphere of the story. They would use backdrops and props create a sense of grandeur and fantasy, taking the audience to that time and space. And they sometimes used things like banners and thrones to show social status of characters. Lighting Highlighted the moods, time of day, and dramatic moments. Spotlights were sometimes used to draw attention to key characters or climactic actions, heightening emotional engagement. Makeup was also important, being used to help performers project emotions to large audiences, and emphasize their roles, emotions, or affiliations. many sound effects are used to. Live music or traditional instruments like kulintang and gongs were used to underscore dramatic moments or fight scenes, and sounds like sword clashes or thunder were used to heighten realism and excitement.

Sinakulo was a type of religious theater in the Philippines that re-enacts the life, suffering, death and resurrections of Jesus Christ. During the Spanish colonial times, catholic missionaries used it to keep people on religion. All roles in Sinakulo were usually taken by local residents, meaning it had major community involvement. Sinakulos were performed in different ways and different settings. Sometimes they were staged in theaters, using elaborate costumes and sets. But sometimes, they were also performed in town plazas , or even on the streets. They were performed annually, mainly during the Philippines Holy Wake and involves a series of scenes depicting major points in the bible

Costumes, lights, setting, makeup and sound were all important. With sound, they would use things like drums and ominous tones during the arrest of Jesus evoke tension, or soft hymns and angelic choir music during the Last Supper or Resurrection. Costumes were usually traditional robes, sandals, and Roman armor. costumes are different depending on the characters and social statuses. Makeup was used for transforming actors into their roles, and making the scenes of Jesus' suffering more visceral and impactful, using dramatic scars, blood and bruises. Lights indicated time, location, and spotlighted main characters. Settings help establish the sacred and historical context of the narrative 

Sarsuwela is a traditional musical theater form(influenced by Spanish zarzuela), combining acting singing and dancing.  They often revolved around everyday life, love and social issues. They're mainly about love between social classes though. Without music, it would be nothing. Sarsuwelas use lots of music with songs that further advance the plot and express the characters emotions.

 Two other things that add to things are the costumes and the light. Costumes are always bright and colorful, reflecting the time period and setting of the stories, while lights highlight key moments ah help create the right mood.  Scripted, written in prose and verse, with dialogue that's, for the most part, witty and humorous. setting is also of importance, since it establishes the location and time period of the story, immersing the audience in the world of the sarsuwela being showed. It can also It reflect the social, historical, and cultural milieu of the Philippines, enriching the audience’s connection to the narrative. 

Bobadil was a type of variety show theater that is relative to French Vaudeville, but adapted to indigenous. It's a huge staple of Philippine entertainment, and the most popular form of entertainment between the 1940s and 1960s. It consisted of many different acts, like comedy skits, musical performances, dance numbers and magic tricks. They often reflected the social and political climate at the time and took place in theaters with very interesting set ups, versatile to accommodate the different types of acts. 

With this type of theater, not all acts follow a script, but some do. It's also really big on colors, specifically the lights. They would use special effects and color lights to enhance things like dance numbers and dramatic scenes. And though costumes are never all the same through acts, elaborate costumes help make performance visually engaging. They usually use live or recorded music, sound effects, and microphones to ensure clarity and add layers to the narrative. Makeup is never the same look between different acts, but it can be used to exaggerate facial expressions, and allow shifts between multiple characters.  

Duplo is a traditional form of Philippine folk theater that blends drama, poetry, and debate. It was often performed during wakes, or at community gatherings to provide entertainment and reflect on moral or philosophical themes. All together, lights, set, costumes and (sometimes)makeup do so much. They Enhance the storytelling and emotional depth, Make the play more engaging  and bridge the traditional roots of Duplo with contemporary theatrical standards, preserving its cultural essence while heightening its artistic impact.

 Since they were often performed at wakes, they usually relied on natural or simple lighting such as candles or kerosene lamps. They would be used to dramatize mood shifts and focus attention onto the speakers. Makeup was rarely used but if was was, it was to enhance facial expressions, or transform speakers into symbolic figures, like "death" of "life". Most people wore normal clothes, distinctions like like crowns and sashes made for the king and queen in them(only defining roles and adding drama).Duplo is typically performed in open spaces, like a town plaza or a wake, with minimal staging. The set up might reflect a simple communal or religious atmosphere. Sets immerse  the audience in the setting and provide a visual frame for the stories.