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Musical Theater Performance 
Musical Theater Performance
Assessment of a group performance
Rubric Code: B75527
By kedriedger
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Public Rubric
Subject: Music  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Falls Short of Expectations

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

1 pts

Meets Expectations

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

2 pts

Surpasses Expectations

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

3 pts

Character Development

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

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.
Meets Expectations

Character's motivation is somewhat defined.
Depth and range of choices is adequate.
Surpasses Expectations

Character objective and motivation is well-defined.
Depth and range of choices is expansive.
Movement

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

Student strives to employ appropriate use of physicality, but overall, moves without purpose. Execution of choreography is inconsistent.
Meets Expectations

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.
Surpasses Expectations

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.
Focus

Does the student retain focus (stay in character) throughout the entire performance?
Falls Short of Expectations

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.
Meets Expectations

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

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.
Ensemble Contribution

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

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.
Meets Expectations

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.
Surpasses Expectations

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.
Musicality

Does the student contribute musically to the performance?
Value = X2
Falls Short of Expectations

Student lip-synch. Students is not heard over music. AN appropriate choice for voice was not made (too easy or way too hard)
Meets Expectations

Student is usually engaged in the music, expresses emotion and sings with courage. Student is audible.
Surpasses Expectations

Student always sings with courage and conviction. Material is interpreted with accuracy and flair.
Dance

Does the student make the dance come alive?
Value = x2
Falls Short of Expectations

Student does not remember dance moves, and did not block/choreograph very much action/movement.
Meets Expectations

Student executes the dance moves and blocking with appropriate expression in time to the music.
Surpasses Expectations

Student moves confidently and executes the dance moves and blocking with grace and flair.



Keywords:
  • drama theatre theater theatrical scene musical



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