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Devised Theatre Performance Rubric 
Devised Theatre Performance Rubric
Students will create a devised theatre piece from the inspirations found in a painting provided by the instructor. The piece will be no longer than 5 minutes in length. Everyone must perform and have a communicating role. Students will practice all elements learned this semester - Pantomime, The Voice, Tools of Interpretation (intention and obstacle), Empathy Toward others using Reservations and Attractions and Point of Concentration.
Rubric Code: FXA82A7
By Nordleaf
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Outstanding

4 pts

Strong

3 pts

Okay

2 pts

Unprepared

1 pts

Overall Performance

Does the performance answer the question: What theme, dilemma, social situation or issue did you discover in the painting? The question must be answered as a group. Then by using Collaboration - create a fun and intriguing piece.
Outstanding

Excellent ensemble interaction. Excellent use of props, costume and basic set decoration. Audience is clearly able to answer the question in great detail.
Strong

Good ensemble interaction. Good use of props, costume and basic set decoration. Audience is able to answer the question in detail.
Okay

Fair ensemble interaction. Some use of props, costume and basic set decoration. Audience is able to answer the question with some details.
Unprepared

Limited ensemble interaction. Props, costume, and/or basic set decoration not used as directed. Audience may not be able to answer the question.
Focus

Does the student retain focus throughout the entire performance?
Point of Concentration
Outstanding

Actor listens to and responds to other characters on stage. Concentration complete. Remains in character. Smooth line delivery and transitions. Believable.
Strong

Actor listens to and responds to other characters on stage. Concentration complete. Remains in character. Believable.
Okay

Actor listens to and responds to others on stage, but concentration is incomplete.
Unprepared

Actor does not listen and respond to others on stage. Performance is not believable.
Physical Characterization

Is the body utilized to aid in the development character intent and delivery of lines?
Skills learned in the Pantomime Unit
Outstanding

Character is different from self. Facial expressions reveal thought and action. Movements show age, physical condition, personality and attitudes. No character breaks.
Strong

Character is different from self. Movements show age, physical condition, personality and attitudes.

No character breaks.
Okay

Character is slightly different from self. Movements show age and physical condition. Performance had character breaks.
Unprepared

Character is not different from self.
Not believable. Breaks character, or no character created.
Voice

Does the student use his/her voice as an instrument to propel their performance?
Skills learned in the Voice and 2 Character Cutting Unit
Outstanding

Words clear and well-projected. Varied rate, volume, pitch and pause.
Pitch and inflection match character.
Voice fits character. Words pronounced correctly.
Strong

Words clear and well-projected. Varied rate, volume, pitch and pause. Voice fits character. Words pronounced correctly.
Okay

Words clear. Varied rate and volume. Voice fits character. Words pronounced correctly.
Unprepared

Words muffled and unclear. Monotone. Words pronounced incorrectly.
Interpretation

Does the student use his/her interpretation using intention and obstacle as an instrument to propel their performance?
Skills Learned in the 2 Character Cutting and Monologue Unit (s)
Outstanding

Intention and obstacle was clear, evident and well-thought out. The intention and obstacle created tension in the performance.
The intention and obstacle fits character perfectly.
Strong

Intention and obstacle was clear and thoughtful. The intention and obstacle created some tension in the performance.
The intention and obstacle fits character.
Okay

The intention and obstacle was at times evident in the performance.
The intention and obstacle fit the character some of the time. At times the intention and obstacle was unbalanced.
Unprepared

The intention and obstacle was not evident in the performance.
The intention and obstacle detracted from the character and the obvious goal of the piece.
Ensemble Teamwork

How does the student work with others?
Reservations and Attractions
Outstanding

Student's awareness and empathy towards other cast members is very apparent.
Student's attainment of teamwork and of the goal to work effectively together is superlative.
Strong

Student's awareness and empathy towards other cast members is acceptable.
Student's attainment of teamwork and fruition of goal to work effectively together is acceptable.
Okay

Student's awareness and empathy towards other cast members is weak.
Student seems to have little concept of how to work as a team.
Unprepared

Awareness and empathy towards other cast members is non existent.
Student has no concept of how to work as a group member.



Keywords:
  • Drama Scene Performance



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