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Written Summary
and Stage Directions
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The summary of actions
is not clear or is not ordered chronologically. The
stage directions are rarely adhered to during performance,
and obvious improvisation indicates insufficient preparation.
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The summary of actions
is clear and ordered chronologically. The stage directions
are sometimes adhered to during performance, but a lack
of preparation is evident.
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The summary of actions
is clear and ordered chronologically. The stage directions
are for the most part adhered to during performance,
and preparation is evident.
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The summary of actions
is clear and ordered chronologically. The stage directions
are adhered to at all times during performance, and
a high level of preparation is evident.
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Movement
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Movements show little
evidence of rehearsal, and seldom support the character
portrayed.
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Movements show evidence
of rehearsal, but do not always support the character
portrayed. Individual actions reveal some important
information about the character.
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Movements are deliberate
and well rehearsed. Individual actions reveal significant
information about the character.
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Movements are deliberate
and well rehearsed. Individual actions clearly support
a developing character, and artful use of the body is
strongly displayed.
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Storytelling
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The story does not
have a clear beginning, middle, climax and/or end. There
is little tension or conflict, and the character is
not developed in any significant way.
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The story has a clear
beginning, middle, climax and end. There is some tension,
but the conflict lacks consequences significant to the
character portrayed. Few risks were taken to develop
the narrative.
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The story has a clear
beginning, middle, climax and end. There is tension
in the scene, and the conflict has relevance to the
character. Some risks were taken to develop the narrative.
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The story has a clear
beginning, middle, climax and end. Tension is palpable,
and the conflict has high emotional stakes for the character.
Positive risks were taken to develop a compelling narrative.
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Use of Space
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The acting space is
seldom used in a manner significant to the unfolding
story and the developing character. There is little
interaction with the actor's environment.
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The acting space is
sometimes used in a manner significant to the unfolding
story and the developing character. The actor occasionally
interacts with the environment he or she has created.
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The acting space is
used in a manner significant to the unfolding story
and the developing character. The actor is mostly aware
of the environment he or she has created.
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The acting space is
used in a manner significant to the unfolding story
and the developing character. The actor is at all times
aware of (and interacts with) the environment he or
she has created.
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