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One-Act Play
Readers Theater Performance Rubric
Students perform a one-act play, providing costumes, props, and one backdrop flat.
Rubric Code:
T538WW
By
whitbread
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Subject:
Arts and Design
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
6-8
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One-Act Play
unacceptable
0 pts
does not yet meet expectations
1 pts
minimally meets expectations
2 pts
meets expectations
3 pts
exceeds expectations
4 pts
Non-verbal Expression
8 pts
unacceptable
No movement of body
does not yet meet expectations
Actor's head, eye, and hand movements are do not match the script or engage the audience.
minimally meets expectations
Actor's movements are minimal and under rehearsed. Some evidence of either eye contact with others OR gestures.
meets expectations
Actor performs with confidence; head, eye, and hand movements engages audience and enhances characterization.
exceeds expectations
Actor's performance reflects well rehearsed, expressive movements, enthusiastic rendering of character. Head, eye, and hand movements engages audience throughout performance and shows exceptional characterization.
Voice Expression & Volume
8 pts
unacceptable
Monotone voice; audience could not understand most of actor's dialogue.
does not yet meet expectations
Voice pace, expression, and volume gives "flat" delivery with little regard to emotion. Voice is barely audible.
minimally meets expectations
Voice pace, expression, and volume communicates one emotion. Voice is either too soft or too loud, but is audible throughout performance.
meets expectations
Actor's voice shows understanding of character. Pace, expression, and volume vary to accurately demonstrate character's emotions. Voice is clearly audible throughout performance.
exceeds expectations
Actor's voice thoroughly masters the characterization. Pace, expression, and volume vary dramatically and skillfully demonstrate character's emotions. Voice is clearly audible throughout performance.
Dialogue Fluency
8 pts
unacceptable
Read directly from script throughout performance.
does not yet meet expectations
Required frequent line prompts OR read much of the lines from the script during the performance.
minimally meets expectations
Lines were memorized, but required 3 - 5 line prompts.
meets expectations
Lines were well memorized, but required 1-2 line prompts.
exceeds expectations
Perfect memorization and delivery of lines.
Costume
8 pts
unacceptable
No costume.
does not yet meet expectations
Costume does not fit the personality of the character or match the script.
minimally meets expectations
Actor dressed like self, but has added 1 piece for costume; costume piece fits the character's personality and matches the script.
meets expectations
Actor dressed like self, but has added at least 2 pieces for costume; costume pieces fit the character's personality and matches the script.
exceeds expectations
Actor completely dressed in costume and makeup to look like character. Costume matches the script well. Costume makes character more believable.
Props
4 pts
unacceptable
No props used in the play.
does not yet meet expectations
Play uses at least 1 prop, but is not a high quality, hand made item.
minimally meets expectations
Play uses at least 2 props that help audience understand the plot of the play, but may not be high quality, hand made items.
meets expectations
Play uses at least 3 props that help audience understand the plot of the play. At least one of the props is a high quality, hand made item.
exceeds expectations
Plays uses 6 or more different props that enhance audience understanding of plot. At least half of the props are high quality, hand made items.
Backdrop Flat
4 pts
unacceptable
No backdrop flat used in play.
does not yet meet expectations
Play uses one 4X8 backdrop does not match the script.
minimally meets expectations
Play uses one 4X8 backdrop flat that suggests setting. Scenery is painted somewhat neatly on the flat.
meets expectations
Play uses one 4X8 backdrop flat that helps audience understand setting of play. Flat has neatly painted scenery.
exceeds expectations
Play uses one 4X8 backdrop flat that makes the play setting instantly recognizable. Flat has neatly and creatively painted scenery.
Keywords:
acting; drama; theatre; costume; prop; set
Subjects:
Arts and Design
English
Types:
Project
Presentation
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