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Conduct a script analysis
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
Apply the elements of dramatic structure using Aristotle’s Poetics
Include elements of theme and symbolism in character analysis
Include the playwright’s use of language and dialogue in character analysis
Score texts according to beats, actions, and relationships
Explain the relevance of historical context including race, ethnicity,
Explain the relevance of current cultural context including race, ethnicity, socioeconomics, gender, age, physical and mental abilities
Analysis uses language that is inclusive and respectful of diverse backgrounds and identities, avoids stereotypes, personal bias, and derogatory phrasing
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Conduct a character analysis
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
Analysis incorporates basic script analysis strategies to analyze a character
Analysis identifies physical, vocal, and psychological aspects of a character
Analysis identifies character’s motivation within given circumstances
Analysis researches character’s backstory and social/historical context
Analysis identifies demographics including race, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, gender, age, physical and mental abilities without biases or generalization
Analysis identifies social and historical influence on character development
Analysis traces character evolution throughout narrative
Analysis details character’s relationships within text and subtext
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Demonstrate the acting and performance process
Assessment Strategies
Presentation/performance
Criteria
Describe the audition process
Apply directorial feedback to rehearsal and performance
Engage in the creative and collaborative process
Describe character evolution throughout dramatic work
Explain the performer – audience dynamic
Demonstrates effective memorization of dialogue, cues, and blocking
Follow blocking terminology in proscenium and arena stages
Demonstrate unique interpretation that is consistent with the script
Make informed acting choices based on the character’s objectives, tactics, obstacles, and expectations
Makes confident and authentic physical, vocal, emotional, and psychological choices of a character
Makes informed acting choices based on the play’s themes and historical context including race, ethnicity, socioeconomics, gender, age, physical and mental abilities
Applies script analysis to rehearsal and performance
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Analyze cultural competence in theatre performance
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
Describe contributions of underrepresented groups in public performance
Illustrate the value and importance of diverse cultural perspectives in live performance
Identify diverse narratives in performance and texts representing race, ethnicity, socioeconomics, gender, age, physical and mental abilities
Demonstrate awareness of own cultural bias
Analysis uses language that is inclusive and respectful of diverse backgrounds and identities, avoids stereotypes, personal bias, and derogatory phrasing
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Evaluate dramatic performance
Assessment Strategies
Written assessment
Criteria
Explain how performance elements influence on the viewer’s perception and experience
Evaluate fully staged theater performance using Goethe’s critical questions
Construct feedback on peer performances focusing on technical skills
Self-evaluate performance identifying progress and continued growth opportunities
Analysis uses language that is inclusive and respectful of diverse backgrounds and identities, avoiding stereotypes, personal bias, and derogatory phrasing