Scene Rubric - Theatre Arts II
Character / Actor
Character / Actor
Character / Actor
Play / Excel
4 / Good
3 / Okay
2 / Improve
1
Actor as actor – 44
Scene was set up quickly and efficiently
Props and set pieces were prepared
Performed with energy and commitment
Clarity of words
Moves smoothly – no memory breaks or ad libs
Fourth wall maintained (stayed in character)
Movement follows conventions of a proscenium stage
Movement is motivated by text/believable
Stage business/use of props
Costume conveys character
Control of personal mannerisms
Points Earned
Actor as character - 36 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Vocal characterization – voice conveyed character
Voice changes with actions
Physical characterization – body conveyed character
Movement changes with actions
Reacted to partner in character (facial expressions)
Listened to partner (eye contact)
Conveyed “illusion of the first time”
Scene builds in intensity (climax of script & actions)
Pacing and pauses used appropriately
Points Earned
Scored Script - 12 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Script turned in/blocking recorded in pencil
Strong action/tactic written for each line
Definitions (at least 4 words)
Points Earned
Analysis – 55 / 10 / 8 / 6 / 4
Conflict/Inciting Incident/Climax/Resolution
Similarities & differences (Traits list)
35
Character Analysis is detailed, complete and supported by text
Points Earned
Break character minus 7, Personal mannerisms minus 5
Grade:
/147

Scene Assignment To-Do List:

□  Block the scene – record blocking with correct notation on script in pencil. Only record YOUR blocking, not your partner’s blocking.

□  Choose an action/tactic for each of your lines. This should be phrased as a verb (ex: to scare, to intimidate, to please, etc.) Write your actions directly onto your script.

□  Write complete definitions for at least 4 words in your script. Circle the definition that most closely fits the context of the scene.

□  With your partner, identify the conflict, inciting incident, climax, and resolution/denouement on your script. These should match.

□  Make a T-Chart of similarities and differences between yourself and your character.

□  Complete the Hagen Questions for your character.

Rehearse your scene!!! Memorizing lines and blocking is the FIRST step to preparing a scene, not the last.

All of your paperwork is due at the beginning of class on the day of your performance.

Scene Assignment To-Do List:

□  Block the scene – record blocking with correct notation on script in pencil. Only record YOUR blocking, not your partner’s blocking.

□  Choose an action/tactic for each of your lines. This should be phrased as a verb (ex: to scare, to intimidate, to please, etc.) Write your actions directly onto your script.

□  Write complete definitions for at least 4 words in your script. Circle the definition that most closely fits the context of the scene.

□  With your partner, identify the conflict, inciting incident, climax, and resolution/denouement on your script. These should match.

□  Make a T-Chart of similarities and differences between yourself and your character.

□  Complete the Hagen Questions for your character.

Rehearse your scene!!! Memorizing lines and blocking is the FIRST step to preparing a scene, not the last.

All of your paperwork is due at the beginning of class on the day of your performance.

Scene Assignment To-Do List:

□  Block the scene – record blocking with correct notation on script in pencil. Only record YOUR blocking, not your partner’s blocking.

□  Choose an action/tactic for each of your lines. This should be phrased as a verb (ex: to scare, to intimidate, to please, etc.) Write your actions directly onto your script.

□  Write complete definitions for at least 4 words in your script. Circle the definition that most closely fits the context of the scene.

□  With your partner, identify the conflict, inciting incident, climax, and resolution/denouement on your script. These should match.

□  Make a T-Chart of similarities and differences between yourself and your character.

□  Complete the Hagen Questions for your character.

Rehearse your scene!!! Memorizing lines and blocking is the FIRST step to preparing a scene, not the last.

All of your paperwork is due at the beginning of class on the day of your performance.