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Drama Scene Performance (Duet)

Duet Scene Performance

Scene performance rubric for a dramatic duet scene performance.

Rubric Code: BX4X57W

By JMSnow

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Subject: Arts and Design

Type: Presentation

Grade Levels: 9-12

Scene Performance
	Hmm... 4 pts	Attempting it 6 pts	Working it 8 pts	Practically Pros 9 pts	Oscar Winners 10 pts
Overall Performance	Hmm... Poor partner interaction. Didn't use time wisely. Not taking risks or working hard.	Attempting it Fair partner interaction. Needs to use preparation time more productively. Took minimal risks. Needs more focused work.	Working it Effective partner interaction. Used preparation time adequately. Took some risks. Worked steadily, for the most part.	Practically Pros Good partner interaction. Used time well. Worked hard and took positive risks.	Oscar Winners Excellent partner interaction. Highly productive and focused during preparation time. Took big risks.
Focus	Hmm... Actor does not listen and respond to others. Breaks character during scene. Unbelievable.	Attempting it Actor somewhat listens and responds to others on stage. Breaks character once or twice. Concentration incomplete. Not quite believable.	Working it Actor listens to and responds to other character on stage. Concentration is sufficient, but could improve. Stays in character for the most part. Somewhat believable.	Practically Pros Actor listens to and responds to other character on stage. Concentration mostly complete. Remains in character. Smooth line delivery. Believable.	Oscar Winners Actor listens to and responds to other character on stage well. Concentration complete. Actor makes audience believe he/she is the character. Smooth line delivery.
Voice	Hmm... Words muffled and unclear. Monotone. Words pronounced incorrectly. Unclear diction.	Attempting it Words are somewhat clear. Volume may be too quiet. Voice may not fit character. Some words may be pronounced incorrectly.	Working it Words mostly clear and projected. Somewhat varied rate, volume, pitch and tempo. Voice mostly fits character. Some words may be pronounced incorrectly, but meaning is mostly clear.	Practically Pros Words clear and projected. Varied rate, volume, pitch and tempo. Phrasing is clear. Voice fits character and portrays some emotion. Words mostly pronounced correctly. Clear diction.	Oscar Winners Words clear and well-projected. Varied rate, volume, pitch, tempo, and tone. Voice clearly portrays character and emotion. Words pronounced correctly. Clear diction.
Blocking	Hmm... Ineffective. Positions do not convey character or situation. Moments of backs to the audience and/or confusing movement or lack of movement.	Attempting it Needs more planning. Setting and situation are somewhat unclear. May be moments where characters are blocked or staging doesn't quite make sense.	Working it Mostly effective. Positions somewhat convey characters and relationship. Setting and situation are suggested. Blocking makes sense. On Cue. Open to audience.	Practically Pros Effective. Positions convey characters and relationships. Blocking enhances meaning. Movement develops Setting, situations, motivations are clear. emotion and character. On Cue. Open to audience.	Oscar Winners Engrossing. Positions convey character, relationships, motivations and emotions. Blocking enhances meaning. Inventive and thoughtfully planned. On Cue. Open to audience.
Physical Characterization	Hmm... Character is not different from self.	Attempting it Character is slightly different from self. Movements show age and physical condition. Frequent character breaks.	Working it Character is different from self. Facial expressions. Gestures emphasize key ideas. Movements show age, physical condition, and personality. Few character breaks.	Practically Pros Character is different from self. Facial expressions reveal thought and action. Movements show age, physical condition, personality and attitudes as well as social class and time period. Posture reflects character and emotional attitude. No character breaks.	Oscar Winners Character is different from self. Facial expressions reveal thought and emotion. Gestures emphasize key ideas. Movements show age, physical condition, personality and attitudes as well as social class and time period. Posture reflects character and emotional attitude. No character breaks.

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Drama Scene Performance Duet Acting

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