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Acting: Scene Work 
Acting: Memorized scene
Paired acting assignment
Rubric Code: V377C9
By dspelinski
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Public Rubric
Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

5 pts

Very Strong

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Memorization

Excellent

Scene is clearly committed to memory. Speech holds to what is written. No prompting.
Very Strong

Overall, scene is memorized. May be a lapse but actor easily recovers.
Good

Scene is moderately memorized. Occasional adlibs. Only needs occasional prompting.
Fair

Needs a fair amount of prompting, stops frequently
Poor

Scene is not memorized. Frequent adlibs. Using script or needs excessive prompting
Character Development

Excellent

*Character's motivation is highly defined.
*Depth and range of emotion is expansive.
*Life and world of character is illuminated through actor's performance.
Very Strong

*Character's motivation is well-defined.
*Depth and range of emotion is very good.
*Life and world of character is clearly displayed through actor's performance.
Good

*Character's motivation is lacking.
*There is little depth or range of emotion.
*Life and world of character is not illuminated by actor's performance.
Fair

Very little development of a character is present; life and world of character is not present; actor does little more than deliver lines.
Poor

*Student is doing little more than reading from the book.
Goals, Obstacle,Tactics

Excellent

Successfully identified goals, obstacle and tactic. Clearly and consistently plays the action identified in analysis.
Very Strong

Conveys most goals, obstacles and/or tactics clearly. Has clarity related to purpose of character's actions.
Good

OGoals, obstacle and tactics are played randomly. Very nonspecific action in scene.
Fair

Plays only generally and inconsistently the goals, obstacles and tactics of character.
Poor

Goals, obstacles and tactics are non-existent and actor plays generalized action.
Focus/Concentration

Excellent

Excellent focus; never broke character. Confident and poised.
Very Strong

Focus was strong; slight character break or loss of focus. Appeared confident.
Good

Focus wanders and returns. Character is depicted adequately; any break in focus on character was eventually recovered.
Fair

Inconsistent focus; broke character several times and had difficulty regaining focus. Audience was present to actor rather than character.
Poor

Lack of focus; broke character completely and could not recover
Believability

Excellent

Expertly demonstrates this unique character in this situation. Level of investment in character conveys an honest and truthful depiction.
Very Strong

Clearly demonstrated this character and motivation in this situation throughout the scene.
Good

Demonstrates the character in this situation fairly consistently. Lacks deep connection to character and situation.
Fair

Any emotional investment in character and situation is inconsistent and mostly ineffective.
Poor

Unable to bring a level of honesty and truthfulness to characterization. Lacked authentic expression of character in this situation.
Movement/blocking

Excellent

*Student expertly uses blocking to enhance and add interest to the piece.
*Student's movements always reflect purpose.
Very Strong

*Student uses most of the blocking given during rehearsals in a way that adds interest to the piece.
*Student's movements usually reflect purpose.
Good

*Student's movements rarely reflect purpose.
*Execution of blocking is inconsistent.
Fair

*Student's moves are generally confusing and without purpose.
*Recollection of blocking is minimal.
Poor

No attempt is made to execute blocking that was given. Student moves randomly and without purpose during the scene.
Voice Work

Excellent

Consistently, words clear and well-projected. Varied rate, volume, pitch and pause.
Very Strong

Most of the time, words clear and well-projected. Varied rate, volume, pitch and pause.
Good

There are times when the words are not clear and well-projected, making it difficult to hear and understand.
Fair

Frequently, words are not clear making it difficult to hear and understand.
Poor

Words muffled and unclear. Monotone. Words pronounced incorrectly.
Partner Work

Excellent

Outstanding work between partners. Able to play off each other and build scene.
Very Strong

Very strong partner engagement. Work together to create a strong scene.
Good

Aware of partner and occasionally plays off partner; connection between partners is not strong.
Fair

Not aware of partner or what partner is doing.
Poor

Lacks believable and effective work with a partner.






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