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One-Act Play 
One-Act Play
Students perform a one-act play, providing costumes, props, and one backdrop flat.
Rubric Code: JX69284
By Clovvorn
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric One-Act Play
  unacceptable

0 pts

does not yet meet expectations

1 pts

minimally meets expectations

2 pts

meets expectations

3 pts

exceeds expectations

4 pts

Non-verbal Expression
8 pts

unacceptable

No movement of body
does not yet meet expectations

Actor's head, eye, and hand movements are do not match the script or engage the audience.
minimally meets expectations

Actor's movements are minimal and under rehearsed. Some evidence of either eye contact with others OR gestures.
meets expectations

Actor performs with confidence; head, eye, and hand movements engages audience and enhances characterization.
exceeds expectations

Actor's performance reflects well rehearsed, expressive movements, enthusiastic rendering of character. Head, eye, and hand movements engages audience throughout performance and shows exceptional characterization.
Voice Expression & Volume
8 pts

unacceptable

Monotone voice; audience could not understand most of actor's dialogue.
does not yet meet expectations

Voice pace, expression, and volume gives "flat" delivery with little regard to emotion. Voice is barely audible.
minimally meets expectations

Voice pace, expression, and volume communicates one emotion. Voice is either too soft or too loud, but is audible throughout performance.
meets expectations

Actor's voice shows understanding of character. Pace, expression, and volume vary to accurately demonstrate character's emotions. Voice is clearly audible throughout performance.
exceeds expectations

Actor's voice thoroughly masters the characterization. Pace, expression, and volume vary dramatically and skillfully demonstrate character's emotions. Voice is clearly audible throughout performance.
Dialogue Fluency
8 pts

unacceptable

Read directly from script throughout performance.
does not yet meet expectations

Required frequent line prompts OR read much of the lines from the script during the performance.
minimally meets expectations

Lines were memorized, but required 3 - 5 line prompts.
meets expectations

Lines were well memorized, but required 1-2 line prompts.
exceeds expectations

Perfect memorization and delivery of lines.
Costume
8 pts

unacceptable

No costume.
does not yet meet expectations

Costume does not fit the personality of the character or match the script.
minimally meets expectations

Actor dressed like self, but has added 1 piece for costume; costume piece fits the character's personality and matches the script.
meets expectations

Actor dressed like self, but has added at least 2 pieces for costume; costume pieces fit the character's personality and matches the script.
exceeds expectations

Actor completely dressed in costume and makeup to look like character. Costume matches the script well. Costume makes character more believable.
Props
4 pts

unacceptable

No props used in the play.
does not yet meet expectations

Play uses at least 1 prop, but is not a high quality, hand made item.
minimally meets expectations

Play uses at least 2 props that help audience understand the plot of the play, but may not be high quality, hand made items.
meets expectations

Play uses at least 3 props that help audience understand the plot of the play. At least one of the props is a high quality, hand made item.
exceeds expectations

Plays uses 6 or more different props that enhance audience understanding of plot. At least half of the props are high quality, hand made items.
Backdrop Flat
4 pts

unacceptable

No backdrop flat used in play.
does not yet meet expectations

Play uses one 4X8 backdrop does not match the script.
minimally meets expectations

Play uses one 4X8 backdrop flat that suggests setting. Scenery is painted somewhat neatly on the flat.
meets expectations

Play uses one 4X8 backdrop flat that helps audience understand setting of play. Flat has neatly painted scenery.
exceeds expectations

Play uses one 4X8 backdrop flat that makes the play setting instantly recognizable. Flat has neatly and creatively painted scenery.



Keywords:
  • acting; drama; theatre; costume; prop; set



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