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Expression/Gesture
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Obviously uncomfortable
performing in front of the group. Shares few or no facial
gestures and expression with the audience.
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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.
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-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.
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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
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Uses limited or inappropriate
acting technique to create character.
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Attempted to express
the life and world of the character, but execution is
weak.
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Communicates clearly,
expressing the life and world of the character.
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Communicates expressively,
illuminating the life and world of the character.
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Concentration
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Actor's eyes watch
audience. May miss lines and has difficulty staying
focused.
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Mind seems to wander,
begins to watch own performance or that of others. Loses
uniqueness of his character and may not grasp the scene.
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Maintains focus throughout
the scene. Maintains own character's unique vocal and
physical expressions. Works toward the style of the
scene.
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Totally immersed in
the character and in the style of the scene.
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Vocalization
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The student demonstrates
a minimal understanding of voice skills by meeting one
of the four task requirements.
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The student demonstrates
a partial understanding of voice skills by meeting two
of the four task requirements.
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The student demonstrates
an adequate understanding of voice skills by meeting
three of the four task requirements.
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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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