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Acting Critique
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Acting

1 - Does not demonstrate understanding of character or relationships to other performers. No clear goals or objectives. No moment before and/or after.2 – Demonstrates a basic understanding of the character, relationships, and of the characters3 – Demonstrates an understanding of the character, relationships and of the character’s goals/objectives. Relationships with other performers are evident. Good moment before and/or after.4 - Demonstrates a clear understanding of the character, relationships, and of the character’s goals/objectives. Develops strong relationships and interacts well with other characters. Strong moment before and/or after.5 - Demonstrates a strong understanding of the character, relationships, and the character’s goals/objectives. Complete and consistent absorption of the character and their relationships with others on stage. Powerful moment before and/or after.
Acting Notes
Emotions and Physicality

1 – Character is not emotionally or physically in the scene. Physically and emotionally, there is no believable character or relationship build up that tells a story.2 – Character is rarely emotionally and physically in the scene. Very basic development of the characters physical and emotional traits is evident. Physically and emotionally, there is sometimes a believable character or relationship build up that tells a story.3 – Character is frequently emotionally and physically in the scene. Good development of characters physical and emotional qualities. Physically and emotionally, there is often a believable character or relationship build up that tells a story.4 - Character is mostly emotionally and physically in the scene. Solid development of characters physical and emotional qualities. Physically and emotionally, there is a believable character or relationship build up that tells a story.5 - Character is consistently emotionally and physically in the scene. Very strong development of characters physical and emotional qualities. Physically and emotionally, there is a strong believable character or relationship build up that tells a story.
Emotions and Physicality Notes
Choices

1 - Choices, tactics, objectives and a relationship to a real or implied partner(s) are not evident. Commitment to moment-to-moment choices is absent.2 – Choices and tactics toward an objective and relationships to implied partner(s) are somewhat evident. Commitment to moment-to-moment choices is limited.3 - Choices and tactics toward an objective and relationships to implied partner(s) are evident. Remains in character, even when not the focus of the scene. Commitment to moment-to-moment choices is inconsistent.4 - Choices and tactics toward an objective and relationships to implied partner(s) are frequently evident. Specific character choices are evident and executed well. Commitment to moment-to-moment choices is sustained throughout most of the performance.5 - Choices and tactics toward an objective and relationships to implied partner(s) are very strong and consistently evident. Ability to fully communicate the character choices to the audience thus making the audience engaged and fully involved in the character. Commitment to moment-to-moment choices is sustained throughout the performance.
Choices Notes
Articulation and Projection

1- Lines cannot be heard and are hard to understand due to poor volume and/or diction. Use of pitch, tempo, tone and inflection do not communicate the characters emotions.2 -Can be heard, but not completely. Basic development of character vocal traits. Somewhat clear articulation. Use of pitch, tempo, tone and inflection rarely communicate the characters emotions.3- Can be heard relatively clearly. Good articulation. Use of pitch, tempo, tone and inflection sometimes communicate the characters emotions.4 – Volume is good, use of diaphragm and breathing techniques are evident. Articulation is solid. Use of pitch, tempo, tone and inflection usually communicate the characters emotions.5 – Incredible volume and fully fills the space. Use of diaphragm and breathing techniques are consistent and executed beautifully. Articulation is consistent and crystal clear. Pitch, tempo, tone and inflection are used throughout the scene to communicate the characters emotions.
Articulation and Projection Notes
Staging

1 - The scene lacks coherence with few performers never establishing clear characters. Scene is presented without adequate blocking. There is no effective use of space and the scene lacks a cohesive vision and unity which contribute to a disconnect between the audience and the story being told.2 - The scene has inconsistent coherence with few performers rarely establishes clear characters. Scene is presented with minimally adequate blocking. There is little effective use of space and the scene has a only has a slight cohesive vision and unity which contribute to some disconnect between the audience and the story being told.3 - The scene has some coherence with few performers establishing clear characters. Scene is presented with adequate blocking. There is some effective use of space and the scene has some cohesive vision and unity which contribute to somewhat of a connection between the audience and the story being told.4 - The scene has good coherence with few performers establishing clear characters. Scene is presented with solid blocking. There is very effective use of space and the scene has a clear cohesive vision and unity which contribute to a connection between the audience and the story being told.5 - The scene has solid coherence with performers establishing very clear characters. Scene is presented with impeccable blocking. There is very effective use of space and the scene has a very clear cohesive vision and unity which contribute to a solid connection between the audience and the story being told.
Staging Notes
Ensemble

1 - During moments within the scene, actors showed understanding of their characters, their role within the larger scene, and were unable to communicate that to the audience. A few (neither) actors took risks, possessed stage presence, made small character choices, and could be heard and understood.2 - During some the scene actors showed understanding of their characters, their role within the larger scene, and were somewhat able to communicate that to the audience. Some (one) actors took risks, possessed stage presence, made some character choices, and could be heard and understood.3 - During half of the scene actors showed understanding of their characters, their role within the larger scene, and were able to communicate that to the audience. Many (both) actors took risks, possessed stage presence, made good character choices, and could be heard and understood.4 - During most of the scene actors showed understanding of their characters, their role within the larger scene, and were able to communicate that to the audience. Most (both) actors took strong risks, possessed stage presence, made character choices, and could be heard and understood.5 - During the entire scene actors showed understanding of their characters, their role within the larger scene, and were able to communicate that to the audience. All (both) actors took significant risks, possessed stage presence, made strong character choices, and could be heard and understood.
Ensemble Notes
Overall

1 - This scene, as a whole, was of poor quality. Few performance components worked creating a below average scene. This scene lacks strong choices. Actors do not have a clear understanding of what the scene is about.2 - This scene, as a whole, was of good quality. Some performance components created a suitable scene with some memorable moments. This scene has few strong choices. Actors are somewhat clear with the understanding of what the scene is about.3 - This scene, as a whole, was of very good quality. Many performance components worked to create an above average scene with many memorable moments. This scene has some strong choices. Actors have an understanding of what the scene is about.4 - This scene, as a whole, was of excellent quality. Most performance components worked together to create an excellent production with much consistency. This scene has solid choices. Actors have a clear understanding of what the scene is about.5 - This scene, as a whole, was of exceptional quality. All performance components worked well together to create a consistently outstanding scene. This scene has very strong choices. Actors have a very strong understanding of what the scene is about.
Overall Notes
Your Total Score

Grading Scale

35-35	100	A	31-34	94	A
26-30	88	B	21-25	82	B
18-20	76	C	14-18	70	C
10-13	64	D	6-9	58	F
1-5	52	F	0	0	F

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