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Musical Theater Scene Writing 
Theater Performance
Assessment of a performance of class written scenes incorporating a non-musical song.
Rubric Code: C9CBCX
By julianj
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Surpasses Expectations

Student possesses exemplary skill and mastery of all techniques needed for a successfully delivered theatrical performance.

5 pts

Meets Expectations

Student possesses sufficient skill and mastery of all techniques needed for a successfully delivered theatrical performance.

4 pts

Falls Short of Expectations

Student is in need of additional skills and mastery of the techniques needed for a successfully delivered theatrical performance.

3 pts

Far Below Expectations

Student possesses little to no skill and/or mastery of the techniques needed for a successfully delivered theatrical performance.

2 pts

Script Development
5 pts

Is the script well written with believable characters and leads up to the song in a believeable (as much as musical theatre is believable) way
Surpasses Expectations

* The scene is dynamic, engaging, and original. The student created a unique and well-developed scene.
* The song is well incorporated into the scene
*
Meets Expectations

The scene is original and interesting, though some parts may not have been fully developed or explored.
* The song fits the scene for the most part, but could be adjusted to fit better.
Falls Short of Expectations

Much of the script was not developed or thought out well.
* The song does not fit the scene.
Far Below Expectations

The scene is not developed, and does not hold the audience's attention.
* The song does not fit the scene, or there is no song.
Character Development
5 pts

Is the character clearly presented through voice, movement and writing?
Surpasses Expectations

*Character objective and motivation is well-defined.<BR>
*Depth and range of choices is expansive.<BR>
*Clear transitions are present.
Meets Expectations

*Character's motivation is somewhat defined. <BR>
*Depth and range of choices is adequate.
Falls Short of Expectations

*Character objective and motivation is lacking.<BR>
*There is little depth or range of choices.
Far Below Expectations

*Student is doing little more than walking around the stage lip-syncing.<BR>
*Student has no regard for character development
Focus
5 pts

Does the student retain focus (stay in character) throughout the entire performance?
Surpasses Expectations

*Student stays completely immersed in their character throughout the entire performance.<BR>
*Student never breaks focus, even during missed lines/cues or mistakes in the music.<BR>
Meets Expectations

*Student weaves in and out of character slightly throughout performance.<BR>
*Student subtly breaks focus when possible distractions occur.
Falls Short of Expectations

*Student never truly immerses enough into their character to produce any kind of believability.<BR>
*Student's focus is easily broken; attention wavers often.
Far Below Expectations

*Student makes little to no attempt at staying in any type of character.<BR>
*Student lacks focus and seems unprepared.
Preparation and Collaboration
5 pts

Graded performance is the product careful thought and refinement. Has the student been prepared for class, available for workshop, and continually demonstrated an ability to work with others.
Surpasses Expectations

*Student's awareness and willingness to connect to other ensemble members is very apparent. <BR>
*Student's ability to work as part of a team is extraordinary.<BR>
*Student was prepared with completed written content following the guidelines of the assignment.<BR>
Meets Expectations

*Student's awareness and willingness to connect to other ensemble members is acceptable.<BR>
*Student's ability to work as part of a team is sufficient<BR>
*Student was prepared with completed written content following the guidelines of the assignment.<BR>
Falls Short of Expectations

*Student's awareness and willingness to connect to other ensemble members is weak.<BR>
*Student was not prepared with completed written content following the guidelines of the assignment.<BR>
Far Below Expectations

*Student's awareness and empathy towards other ensemble members is non existent.<BR>
*Student was not prepared with completed written content following the guidelines of the assignment.<BR>



Keywords:
  • drama theatre theater theatrical scene musical



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