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Theatre Performance Assessment (Scene) 
Theatre Performance Assessment (Scene)
Assessment of group performance pieces.
Rubric Code: M2W69WA
By cskinner66
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Scene Performance Assessment
  Poor

8 pts

Fair

10 pts

Good

13 pts

Excellent

15 pts

Diction & Projection

Poor

Voice is easily heard only if standing next to the speaker. Words are slurred or mumbled and difficult to understand. Diction is sorely lacking.
Fair

Voice is easily heard only a few feet from the speaker. Some words are difficult to understand. Diction is at times an issue.
Good

Voice is easily heard in all parts of the room. Speech is very clear with all words distinctly pronounced most of the time. Diction is satisfactory.
Excellent

Voice is easily heard in all parts of the room. Speech is very clear with all words distinctly pronounced. Speech is easy to understand even when speaking quickly. Loud volume seems natural without yelling. Diction is excellent.
Tempo & Rhythm

Poor

Tempo is so fast or so slow that it distracts from the scene. There is no build.
Fair

Tempo is too fast or too slow and the build is lacking.
Good

Tempo and rhythm are fair. Some build but not strong or clear enough.
Excellent

Tempo and rhythm are
appropriate for the scene and the piece
has a logical build.
Movement, Physicality, & Gesture

Poor

Very little movement and/or movement that does not relate to the character or the style of the monologue. Actor displays no understanding of character's physicality. Gestures are superfluous or non-existent, and without justification or merit.
Fair

Some choices are made as to how and when to move but some unmotivated movement as well. Actor shows some attempt at establishing character's physicality. Gestures are vague.
Good

General choices are made as to how and when to move based on the character's needs and style
of the monologue. Actor successfully establishes character's physicality. Gestures are warranted and have justification.
Excellent

Specific choices are made as to how and when to move based on the character's needs and style of the monologue. Actor boldly and creatively establishes character's physicality. Gestures add weight and depth to the characterization and are clearly and consciously executed.
Goals, Obstacles & Tactics

Poor

No understanding or demonstration of goals, obstacles, or tactics.
Fair

Superficial understanding of goals, obstacles, or tactics.
Good

Actors understand goals, obstacles, and tactics, and have made an effort to demonstrate them.
Excellent

Actors have clearly established goals, obstacles, and tactics, and successfully demonstrated them.
Listening & Receiving/Give & Take

Poor

Actors did not listen and respond to each other in the moment. Actors did not work together as an ensemble.
Fair

Actors made a small effort to listen and respond to each other in the moment. Actors made a small effort to work together as an ensemble.
Good

Actors occasionally listened and responded to each other in the moment and had moments of success. Actors occasionally worked together as an ensemble and had moments of success.
Excellent

Actors consistently listened and responded to each other in the moment. Actors successfully worked together as an ensemble.
Stage Presence

Poor

Clearly uncomfortable on stage. Unfocused eye movement, looking down or offstage. Slouching, arms crossed, hands in pockets, or other awkward physicality. Voice inaudible and or undecipherable. Nervous giggling or other means of breaking character. Fourth wall not established.
Fair

Slightly awkward on stage, but with minimal character breaks. Fourth wall is established with no or few disturbances. Vocal quality is sometimes difficult to assess. Eye movement and physicality are timid but still established.
Good

Actors are competent on stage. No breaks in character. Fourth wall established. Vocal quality is satisfactory. Eye movement and physicality are satisfactory.
Excellent

Actors are confident on stage. No breaks in character. Fourth wall clearly established. Vocal quality is clear and confident. Eye contact firm.
Effort & Preparation

Poor

Piece is not memorized and actors have not put forth any effort or preparation.
Fair

Piece is partially memorized. Actors have put forth minimal effort and preparation.
Good

Piece is memorized. Actors have properly prepared and demonstrated a rudimentary understanding of the material.
Excellent

Piece is memorized. Actors have thoroughly prepared and demonstrated a mastery of the material.



Keywords:
  • Theatre, Acting, Performance, Monologue



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