READERS THEATRE

IHSSA CONTEST EVALUATION FORM

District____State____ School I.D. #_______________

Author______________________________ Rating_______________

Title________________________________ Contestant #_______________

JUDGING NOTE: It is the belief of the IHSSA that judges are expected to encourage students
through recognizing strengths and providing suggestions for enhancing their communication
skills. Competent judging provides a balance of these comments which can be easily
interpreted by the student and coach.

STRENGTHS / SUGGESTIONS
Make specific comments concerning the suggested criteria:
INTERPRETATION:

Projection of emotion

Development of material

Unity-overall performance

Variety in rhythm and tempo

CHARACTERIZATION:

Establishes mood and setting

Believable and consistent with selection

VOCAL DELIVERY:

Volume, pitch, vocal variety

Pronunciation, articulation

Timing, pauses, cue pickup

PHYSICAL DELIVERY:

Effective use of on stage, off stage focus or

combination or both

Group energy and interaction

GENERAL:
Overall effectiveness

Comments must justify the rating!

JUDGE_______________________________
(please print first and last name)