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Drama Monologue Rubric 
Drama Monologue Rubric
Rubric Code: M8537C
By mrscyoung
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Subject: Arts and Design  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Monologue Skills List........
  Emerging...........................

1 pts

Developing/Improving...............

2 pts

Mastered...........................

3 pts

Comments.......................

(N/A)

Vocal Skills....................

*Volume/Clarity
Easy to hear/understand
Diction is crisp and well delivered
*Pitch
Voice has "highs and lows" which create expression and emotion
Emerging...........................

.Difficult to hear - low volume

.Hard to understand - needs clarity, sharper consonants more open vowels

.More "highs and lows" needed to make performance more engaging (or, less.....)
Developing/Improving...............

.Volume level generally good; Watch that ends of sentences do not drop too low

.Speech generally clear, watch ends of words for crisp consonants or__________________________________

.Vocal inflection present; continue to explore for maximum effect
Mastered...........................

.volume appropriate and even throughout

.speech is clear, crisp and all easily understood

.Inflection present and effectively used.
Comments.......................
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*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
Emerging...........................

.Speed is an issue - too fast and or not enough pauses for audience to digest words - Relax!

.Study and practice speaking works so all are pronounced correctly
Developing/Improving...............

.Pace and speed are decent, but more attention to variations


.Some words are mispronounced or it is clear they are all not familiar to the actor. Stumbling over text indicates a lack of preparation?
Mastered...........................

.Pacing and speed are such that audience remains engaged and can easily follow storyline. Pauses in place to good effect as appropriate


.All words pronounced correctly and it is clear that the actor is comfortable with them and their meaning
Comments.......................
Physical Skills....................

*Facial Expression
Effective and appropriate to scene and emotion of monologue. Varies throughout to help us understand character's thoughts and feelings.

*Body Language
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.
Emerging...........................

.Facial expression did not vary during performance. Made it hard for audience to interpret the mood and emotions of the character. Suggest practicing in a mirror?


.Few gestures used, and did not reflect the emotions or energy of the piece. Don't be afraid - try a few things!
Developing/Improving...............

.Facial expressions present, but more of them or a greater variety will engage the audience and convey the meaning better


.Gestures used, but could use more variety

.Gestures used did not enhance; did not seem natural or easy, maybe too theatrical - watch yourself in a mirror

.Conversational gestures can be difficult; watch people/actors to get some ideas
Mastered...........................

.Excellent facial expressions used which accurately reflected the mood and emotions of the piece and enhanced the character

.Gestures were expressive and helped to tell the story. They matched the mood/emotion of the character
Comments.......................
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*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!
Emerging...........................

.Physical posture too rigid - relax and try to move more!

.Too much physical movement around the stage, it is a little distracting


Other suggestions:
Developing/Improving...............

.Physical posture ok. Suggestions:



.It is clear this element has been considered and some physical staging is in place. Consider having someone watch and give input to make decisions about where to go from here
Mastered...........................

.Staging and physical movement are effective throughout, natural and engaging. Movements seemed to fit the moment
Comments.......................
Preparation & Focus................

*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.
Emerging...........................

.Giggling, inappropriate eye-contact, or other evidence of breaking of character

.Lack of preparation is obvious - there is no substitute for preparation!!
Developing/Improving...............

.Actor makes clear effort to remain in character despite memory slips, and is somewhat successful, though some memory slips are not covered well.

.Some preparation is evident
Mastered...........................

.Actor is at ease on stage and either has no memory slips or improvises so well the audience cannot tell

.Preparation is clearly evident and sufficient
Comments.......................






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