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Musical Theater Performance 
Musical Theater Performance
Assessment of a group performance
Rubric Code: A859B6
By umason
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Public Rubric
Subject: Music  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Surpasses Expectations A

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

100 pts

Meets Expectations B

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

80 pts

Falls Short of Expectations C

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

70 pts

Not Meeting Expectations D

Student is failing to show a basic level of skill and mastery of techniques needed for a successfully delivered theatrical performance.

60 pts

Character Development

Is the student creative in his/her development and delivery of their character?
Surpasses Expectations A

Character objective and motivation is well-defined.
Depth and range of choices is expansive.
Meets Expectations B

Character's motivation is somewhat defined.
Depth and range of choices is adequate.
Falls Short of Expectations C

Character objective and motivation is lacking.
There is little depth or range of choices. Student is doing little more than walking around the stage lip-syncing.
Not Meeting Expectations D

No display if motivation. No display of effort is evident.
Movement

Is the body utilized to the student's utmost ability to aid in development of character's intent and delivery of lines/music?
Surpasses Expectations A

Student employs phenomenal use of physicality to enhance character with body movements and facial expressions.
Student uses a variety of blocking to add interest to the piece.
Student's movements always reflect purpose.
Any choreographed moments are succinct and well executed.
Meets Expectations B

Student employs appropriate use of physicality to enhance character with body movement and facial expression.
Student uses an appropriate amount of blocking to add interest to the piece.
Student's movements usually reflect purpose.
Any choreographed moments are sufficient and executed effectively.
Falls Short of Expectations C

Student strives to employ appropriate use of physicality, but overall, moves without purpose. Execution of choreography is inconsistent.
Not Meeting Expectations D

No display to employ appropriate use of physicallity, and purpose in movement.
Focus

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

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

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

Student never truly immerses enough into their character to produce any kind of believability.
Student's focus is easily broken; attention wavers often, student seems unprepared.
Not Meeting Expectations D

Student fails to display adequate focus on activity.
Ensemble Contribution

Graded performance is part of a scene. This is the student's ability to work with others.
Surpasses Expectations A

Student's awareness and willingness to connect to other ensemble members is very apparent.
Student's ability to work as part of a team is extraordinary.
Meets Expectations B

Student's awareness and willingness to connect to other ensemble members is acceptable.
Student's ability to work as part of a team is sufficient.
Falls Short of Expectations C

Student's awareness and willingness to connect to other ensemble members is weak.
Student seems to have little concept of how to work as a team.
Not Meeting Expectations D

Student fails to show effort in contributing to the ensemble.
Musicality

Does the student contribute musically to the performance?
Surpasses Expectations A

Student sings masterfully and interprets the material with accuracy and flair.
Meets Expectations B

Student is engaged in the music, expresses emotion and sings accurately.
Falls Short of Expectations C

Student lip-synchs or sings mostly off pitch.
Not Meeting Expectations D

Student fails to show effort in displaying musicality.
Dance

Does the student make the dance come alive?
Surpasses Expectations A

Student moves confidently and executes the dance moves with grace and flair.
Meets Expectations B

Student executes the dance moves with appropriate expression in time to the music.
Falls Short of Expectations C

Student does not remember dance moves.
Not Meeting Expectations D

Student fails to display adequate effort in choreography.



Keywords:
  • drama theatre theater theatrical scene musical



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