Theater Arts Final Exam
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Criteria
Points
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Expression/Gesture
Uses almost no changes in vocal qualities (flat). Movements seem random and unrelated to the meaning of the lines. There is no sense of conversation or real life.
Uses little changes in vocal qualities or vocal animation to enhance the meaning of the lines. Movements work together some of the time. Conversation appears forced or unnatural.
Uses some changes in vocal qualities to enhance the meaning of the lines. Movements work together most of the time to involve the entire body. Conversation appears mostly natural.
Many changes in vocal qualities to enhance the meaning of the lines. Movements work together to involve the entire body. Conversation appears natural and imitates the gestures of real life.
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Stage Presence
Obviously uncomfortable performing in front of the group. Shares few or no facial gestures and expression with the audience.
Often appears uncomfortable performing in front of the group. Clearly tense yet tries hard to continue with the scene. Forgets to keep body positioned to share facial gestures and expressions with the audience.
-Appears comfortable performing in front of a group. Enjoyable to watch with reactions appropriate to the scene. Keeps body positioned to share facial gestures and expressions with the audience.
Appears very comfortable performing in front of the group. Always appears relaxed and enjoyable to watch. Keeps body positioned to share facial gestures and expressions with the audience. Seems aware of the audience and sensitive to their responses, yet still clearly engrossed in the imaginary world of the scene.
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Characterization
Uses limited or inappropriate acting technique to create character.
Attempted to express the life and world of the character, but execution is weak.
Communicates clearly, expressing the life and world of the character.
Communicates expressively, illuminating the life and world of the character.
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Concentration
Actor's eyes watch audience. May miss lines and has difficulty staying focused.
Mind seems to wander, begins to watch own performance or that of others. Loses uniqueness of his character and may not grasp the scene.
Maintains focus throughout the scene. Maintains own character's unique vocal and physical expressions. Works toward the style of the scene.
Totally immersed in the character and in the style of the scene.
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Vocalization
The student demonstrates a minimal understanding of voice skills by meeting one of the four task requirements.
The student demonstrates a partial understanding of voice skills by meeting two of the four task requirements.
The student demonstrates an adequate understanding of voice skills by meeting three of the four task requirements.
Demonstrates thorough understanding of voice skills by meeting all of the four tasks required: -Using appropriate projection -Using clear expression -Using clear articulation -Using an appropriate rate of speech.
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