Chamber Theatre Presentation

4
Beginning

3
Satisfactory

2
Proficient

1
Excellent
Demonstrates
variety in
volume, tone,
pitch and voice
quality
appropriate to
character.
Expression
enhances
character/
situation.
Audience is
deeply engaged,
eager to follow
performance and
responds
enthusiastically.
Performance is
alive and
explores the
bounds of form.

Vocal/Verbal
Expression

Little verbal or
vocal use.
Expression
monotone or
difficult to hear.

Occasionally
demonstrates
variety in one or
two of the
criteria.
Expression is
mostly
understandable.

Demonstrates
variety in volume,
tone, pitch and
voice quality.
Expression is
interesting and
understandable.

Effect on
Audience

Audience is
confused.

Audience
follows
performance
politely.

Audience clearly
enjoys
performance.

Focus

Performance
inconsistent.

Flashes of
spontaneity and
style enliven solid
performance.

Enunciation
And
Volume

Words are not

clearly
enunciated.
Presentation is
incomprehensible.
Voice is inaudible.

Performance
mostly
consistent and
relatively
smooth.
Some words are
clearly
enunciated.
Some of the
presentation is
comprehensible.
Volume is too
low.

Students have
practiced and a
general outline
with some
details are in
place.
Attend every
rehearsal and
performances
late at times.

Students have
practiced and the
outline is clear and
ordered.
Most details are
planned ahead.
Attend nearly
every rehearsals
and every
performance.

Students have not

Preparedness
practiced and/or
And
planned
Professionalism
presentation
thoroughly.
Attendance for
rehearsals and
performances
consistently late
or not at all.

Most words are

clearly enunciated.
Most of the
presentation is
comprehensible.
Volume is
adequate

All words are

clearly
enunciated.
Presentation is
easily
understood.
Volume projects
well.
All audience
members can
easily hear the
presentation.
Students are well
prepared.
It is obvious
from the polish
and ease of the
performance that
much practice
and planning has
taken place.
On time for all
rehearsals and
performances.

Total
COMMENTS:
Each category is worth up to 3 points for a maximum of 15 points total
Beginning: 2.00
Satisfactory 2.25
Proficient: 2.50

Mark

Excellent: 3.00