Judge's criteria - March 24

Judge’s Criteria

Acting   - 60%

1.       Characterization

·         Evidence that actors understand character objectives

·         Evidence that actors understand obstacles/conflict

·         Evidence of Character growth – Dramatic arc

·         Evidence of engaged listening

·         Commitment to emotional context

·         Consistency with conceptual choices

·         Overall believability

2.       Physicality

·         Control

·         Choices of character actions and tactics

·         Consistency with conceptual choices

·         Suitablity within the context

·         Overall believability

3.       Vocal Elements

·         Projection

·         Articulation

·         Vocal dynamics

·         Suitability for all characters

·         Overall believability

4.       Ensemble

·         Exhibits cohesiveness

·         Demonstrates unity of purpose

·         Clarity of relationships

·         Overall believability

5.       Timing

·         Suitability of cue pickups

·         Pacing

·         Tempo for individual scenes

·         Overall believability

6.       Performance Effectiveness

·         Motivation

·         Spontaneity

·         Consistency with directorial choices

·         Overall believability

Directing and Stage Mechanics (40%)

7.       Staging and Business

·         Use of space

·         Blocking

·         Composition

·         Variety of staging

·         Suitability of focus

·         Overall consistency and execution of directorial choices

8.       Story Elements

·         Dramatic Arc

·   Exposition

·   Rising action

·   Climax(es)

·         Variety of Mood

·         Clarity in development of moments

·         Overall consistency and execution of directorial choices

9.       Theme/Style

·         Communication and clarity of theme(s)

·         Suitability and clarity of style

·         Overall consistency and execution of directorial choices

10.   Ground-plan, Set and Properties

·         Evidence of effective use of stage elements

·         Provides opportunities for imaginative composition

·         Overall consistency and execution on scenic choices

·         Convey time, place, theme or overall atmosphere

11.   Costume and Makeup

·         Suitability for characters

·         Consistency within conceptual choices

12.   Lighting

·         Consistency within conceptual choices

·         Adequate visibility is maintained

·         Mood of play/scene is supported

·         Proper focus is established/supportive

·         Conveys time, place and overall atmosphere

13.   Music

·         Consistency within conceptual choices

·         Timing supports the action of the play

•  If you have read this, tell me where we need to improve.This is in addition to the March 22 post.

14.   Overall Design Effectiveness