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*Volume/Clarity Easy to hear/understand Diction is crisp and well delivered *Inflection Voice has "highs and lows" which create expression and emotion
*Pacing/Speed Speed is such that all words are understood, but appropriate to energy of chosen monologue. Pauses are in place for dramatic impact and for audience to digest information as appropriate. *Fluency All words are pronounced accurately and it is clear actor understands their meaning
*Facial Expression Effective and appropriate to topic and emotion of monologue. Varies throughout to help us understand character's thoughts and feelings. *Gestures Used to enhance audience's understanding of storyline; natural and easy movements which are not stilted or too "theatrical" unless that's the effect wished. Varies throughout monologue to best effect.
*Staging/Body Language/Use of performance space Actor will stand, sit, move as appropriate to engage entire audience and hold their attention throughout monologue. Be careful of too much movement - it can be distracting!
*Eye Contact/Communication Monologues are stories told directly to an audience, so eye contact will be appropriate. How much will depend on the topic and point of view of the actor, but some eye contact will be expected and encouraged. *"Quirks" Unconscious movements, fidgeting, "um"s or "uh"s or any other habit which might be distracting during an otherwise good performance. All
*Timing Vocal delivery and physical movements, etc. which enhance the storytelling. *Intro and Ending/Exit All performers should introduce themselves and monologue before beginning, and learn how to react to audience applause at the end and leave the stage with appropriate attitude. *Believability The combination of above items that leads to the audience being convinced that the actor is telling their own story.
*Focus/Concentration Actor successfully remains in character and is able to improvise their way through memory slips or other unexpected issues. Actor does not "communicate" with special friends in the audience or giggle, make non scripted comments or otherwise break character. *Preparation/Memorization Actor has clearly spent sufficient time practicing and preparing for their performance.