Analyze a Production === Due Today

Written Review for a Performance

DIRECTIONS: Read the Rubric and the Questions below before you begin writing your Review.

Criteria	4	3	2	1
Acting Section	Writing clearly identifies and analyzes several elements of acting in the production.	Writing identifies and analyses some acting elements.	Writing identifies some acting elements but analysis is lacking.	Writing regarding acting elements is unclear or lacks depth.
Directing Section	Writing clearly identifies and analyzes at least two elements of directing in the production.	Writing clearly identifies and analyzes at one element of directing in the production.	Writing identifies elements of directing but no analysis is presented.	None of your feelings and thoughts are regarding the directing of the production are presented.
Technical Section	Writing clearly identifies and analyzes at least three technical elements of the production.	Writing clearly identifies and analyzes at least two technical elements of the production.	Writing identifies some technical elements but analysis is lacking.	Writing regarding technical elements is unclear or lacks depth.
Mechanics and Format	All or almost all sections use correct spelling and grammar. Format followed.	Most of the sections use correct spelling and grammar. Format somewhat followed.	Few of the sections use correct spelling and grammar. Format lacking.	None of the sections use correct spelling and grammar. Format not followed.
Overall Experience	Writing effectively addresses observer’s overall thoughts and feelings about the performance. A recommendation to peers to see or not see this show is presented.	A general opinion about the performance is clearly defined.	Feelings and thoughts about the performance are vague or inconclusive.	Little or no opinions of the overall performance are addressed in the writing.

Directions Continued:

***TYPE your Review using 12 pt. Times New Roman font, double spaced.

*** Use the questions below to help you write a review over the production you have just watched. You do not need to include the questions or label what you are discussing. The paper should flow like an essay. You do not need to address every single question on this list; rather, these are suggestions to get you started.

ACTING

Role Identification-Do the actors make their character believable?

Actor Contacts-Do the actors work well with each other on stage?

Bodily Expression-Do the actors have believable body expression?

Vocal Expression-Do the actors vary expression?

Emotional Believability-Do the actors adequately portray the desired emotions?

Projection-Are the actors easily heard and understood?

Spontaneity-Is the performance lively & fresh?

Ease & Definiteness-Are the actors comfortable on stage?

Spirit-Does the actor’s portrayal follow the spirit of the author’s intent?

Vitality-Does the play have good energy level?

DIRECTING

Pace-Does the play change pace? Does the performance drag?

Climax-Does the play build to one or more climax during the performance?

Blocking-Is there a variety of movement & positioning during the performance? Do the actors use correct basic stage presence & positioning.

Style-Does the direction meet the style intended by the author of the play? Does the director create a whole theatre experience? Do all theatre components balance?

Creativity-Does the director show clever & innovative ideas during the performance?

TECHNICAL

Set Design-Is the set believable to the play being presented? Does it provide a means of level changes? Is it functional?

Make-up & costuming-Are the costumes appropriate? Is the make-up stylistically appropriate?

Lighting-Is the lighting appropriate?

Sound-Is the music/sound used appropriate?