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Analyze a character
Assessment Strategies
by writing a character analysis prior to performance
by successfully performing a role that fits the assignment criteria
Criteria
character analysis includes an identification of the physical aspects of a character
character analysis includes an identification of the psychological motivations of a character
character analysis includes an explanation of the vocal traits of a character
character analysis includes an explanation of the physical actions of a character
you memorize a character's lines/role from a script
you present the physical actions of the character
you present the psychological motivations of a character
you present the vocal traits of a character
you optionally use make-up
you optionally use costumes
you optionally use props
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Critique dramatic performances
Assessment Strategies
by participating in the class
by writing a critical analysis
Criteria
you enter into class discussions regarding the dramatic performance
you offer questions or comments during class regarding the dramatic performance
you attend class regularly
you arrive for class on time
you listen attentively during class
you record impressions in your acting journal or on a teacher-generated critique form
critical analysis of a performance is 2- to 3 pages in length
critical analysis of a performance includes an identification of the physical aspects of a character
critical analysis of a performance includes an identification of the psychological motivations of a character
critical analysis of a performance includes an explanation of the vocal traits of a character
critical analysis of a performance includes an explanation of the physical actions of a character
critical analysis of a performance includes a personal opinion of how well the actor performed the role of the character
critical analysis of a performance includes suggestions on how the actor could improve the performance
critical analysis of a performance includes observations about distractions (if any) that kept the actor from performing the role to perfection
critical analysis of a performance includes observations about how the actor overcame or could have overcome distractions (if any)
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Demonstrate basic stage directions/positions
Assessment Strategies
by taking a written test
by demonstrating stage positions during in-class activities
Criteria
you correctly label stage positions on a diagram
you demonstrate stage positions when directed
you demonstrate a sense of physical presence on stage in relation to other actors, scenery, and audience
you use appropriate blocking/movement
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Demonstrate physical/vocal improvisation skills
Assessment Strategies
by participating in in-class improvisational activities
Criteria
you improvise the physical aspects of the character
you improvise the psychological motivations of a character
you improvise the vocal traits of a character
you improvise the physical actions of a character
you improvise a characterization that is believable
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Articulate the playwright's objective
Assessment Strategies
by stating the playwright's objective
Criteria
you identify the type of production (comedy, historical, tragic, melodrama, etc)
you summarize the setting of the play
you summarize the time period of the play
you explain the author's message (theme) for your audience
you evaluate the past relevance of the message
you evaluate the present relevance of the message
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Budget rehearsal and performance time
Assessment Strategies
by participating in the class
Criteria
you adhere to a rehearsal/performance schedule
you come prepared for class
you arrive for class on time
you attend class regularly
you make productive use of scheduled work/practice time
you offer relevant questions or comments during class
you listen attentively during class
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Value the work of both amateur and professional actors
Assessment Strategies
by participating in the class
by writing a critical analysis
Criteria
you enter into class discussions regarding the dramatic performance by peers and/or professionals
you offer questions or comments during class regarding the dramatic performance by peers and/or professionals
you attend class regularly
you arrive for class on time
you listen attentively during class
you record impressions in your acting journal or on a teacher-generated critique form
critical analysis of a performance is 2- to 3 pages in length
critical analysis of a performance includes an identification of the physical aspects of a character
critical analysis of a performance includes an identification of the physical aspects of a character
critical analysis of a performance includes an identification of the psychological motivations of a character
critical analysis of a performance includes an explanation of the vocal traits of a character
critical analysis of a performance includes an explanation of the physical actions of a character
critical analysis of a performance includes a personal opinion of how well the actor performed the role of the character
critical analysis of a performance includes suggestions on how the actor could improve the performance
critical analysis of a performance includes observations about distractions (if any) that kept the actor from performing the role to perfection
critical analysis of a performance includes observations about how the actor overcame or could have overcome distractions (if any)
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Analyze the relationship of the actor and the director
Assessment Strategies
by completing a written evaluation
by completing a report on a selected job
Criteria
you analyze the duties and responsibilities of the playwright
you analyze the duties and responsibilities of the director
you analyze the duties and responsibilities of the actors
you analyze the duties and responsibilities of the costumer
you analyze the duties and responsibilities of the stage manager
you analyze the duties and responsibilities of the set designer
report includes a description of the job
report includes the roles and responsibilities of the professional in the job
report includes the education/training needed in the job
report includes locations for employment
report includes salary range in the selected job
report includes an analysis of job security
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Explore the actor's process
Assessment Strategies
by preparing a written character analysis/GOTE sheet
by performing a role well
Criteria
you research the selected role through interviews, readings, and observations
you use your own knowledge/experiences to create a character
character analysis includes an identification of the physical aspects of a character
character analysis includes an identification of the psychological motivations of a character
character analysis includes an explanation of the vocal traits of a character
character analysis includes an explanation of the physical actions of a character
you memorize a monologue/duologue
you present a monologue/duologue that portrays the physical actions of the character
you present a monologue/duologue that portrays the psychological motivations of a character
you present a monologue/duologue that portrays the vocal traits of a character
you present a monologue/duologue that portrays the physical actions of a character
you present a monologue/duologue that is believable
you optionally use make-up
you optionally use costumes
you optionally use props
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Use appropriate theatre vocabulary
Assessment Strategies
on a written evaluation
by using appropriate theatre in class
Criteria
you recognize the definitions of theatre terms
you employ correct vocabulary when you critique others' work
you use theatre terms correctly in class
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Critique peer performances
Assessment Strategies
by giving an oral critique of a performance
by writing a critique of a performance
Criteria
you explain your personal opinion regarding the performance
you give specific examples regarding strengths and weaknesses
your personal opinion is supported with relevant facts and research
your comments are well organized
your comments are clear and concise
you use correct vocabulary
written comments include an explanation of your personal opinion regarding the performance
written comments include specific examples regarding strengths and weaknesses of the performance
written comments include relevant facts and research to support your critique of the performance
written comments are well organized
written comments are clear and concise
written comments include the use of correct vocabulary
written comments evidence correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
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Use stage makeup and/or properties to enhance a performance
Assessment Strategies
by applying various types of stage makeup
Criteria
you apply straight makeup properly
you apply character (old age) makeup properly
you apply mime makeup properly
you apply special effects makeup properly
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Perform dramatic material having artistic/social merit
Assessment Strategies
by performing a dramatic piece that has universal appeal
Criteria
you select material from a well-known playwright or from critically acclaimed anthologies
you select material that has been performed/analyzed by professional actors/critics
you accept recommendations of teachers and drama critics