* Contemporary Filipino theater: This includes plays by Filipino playwrights that deal with contemporary issues and themes.
* International theater: This includes plays by foreign playwrights that have been translated into Filipino or performed in the Philippines.
* Children's theater: This includes plays that are specifically designed for children.
* Musical theater: This includes musicals that are performed in the Philippines.
* Puppet theater: This includes puppet shows that are performed in the Philippines.
* Shadow theater: This includes shadow plays that are performed in the Philippines.