RUBRIC FOR THEATER PLAY
(Art Appreciation Final Requirement)
Criteria Exceeds Expectations (4 points)
Play is clear, engaging, and well-
developed with a strong central
message or theme. Script
Content & Story
demonstrates understanding of
theatrical storytelling techniques and
effectively conveys artistic concepts.
Play demonstrates exceptional
originality and creative interpretation in
Creativity/Origina
its concept, execution, and artistic
lity
expression. Use of artistic elements is
unique and impactful.
Characters are well-developed,
believable, and contribute
meaningfully to the story. Acting is
Characterization
strong and expressive, conveying
characters' emotions and motivations
effectively.
Props, makeup, costumes, and set
Props/Makeup/Co design are all well-designed, detailed,
stumes/Set and contribute significantly to the
Design play's atmosphere and visual
storytelling.
Lighting and special effects are used
creatively and effectively to enhance
Lighting &
the mood, atmosphere, and theatrical
Special Effects (if
storytelling. Special effects are
applicable)
technically proficient and add value to
the play.
Sound design and music are excellent
and create a clear, well-balanced
soundscape that enhances the play's
Sounds & Music atmosphere and storytelling. Sound
effects and music are all utilized
effectively, complementing the acting
and visual elements.
Play is impactful, leaving a lasting
impression on the audience and
prompting them to think about the
Impact
artistic concepts presented. Actors
engage the audience and effectively
convey the play's message.
Evaluator's Name (optional)
Meets Expectations (3 points)
Play is mostly clear and engaging with
a central message or theme. Script
shows some understanding of
theatrical storytelling techniques and
adequately conveys artistic concepts.
Play shows good originality and uses
artistic elements in a creative way.
Some originality is evident, but some
elements may borrow heavily from
existing works.
Characters are somewhat developed
and contribute to the story. Acting is
mostly acceptable.
Props, makeup, costumes, and set
design are mostly effective and
contribute to the play's atmosphere
and visual storytelling.
Lighting and special effects are mostly
effective and support the mood,
atmosphere, and theatrical
storytelling. Special effects are
acceptable.
Sound design and music are mostly
effective and create an acceptable
soundscape that generally supports
the play's atmosphere and storytelling.
Sound effects and music are used
adequately.
Play is somewhat engaging and
leaves a slight impression on the
audience. Actors partially engage the
audience and somewhat convey the
play's message.
Score
Approaches Expectations (2 points) Below Expectations (1 point)
(and comments if applicable)
Play lacks clarity or is not fully Play is difficult to follow or missing,
developed. Script shows minimal and no central message or theme is
understanding of theatrical storytelling evident. Script shows no
techniques and does not effectively understanding of theatrical storytelling
convey artistic concepts. techniques.
Play shows some attempt at creativity,
Play lacks originality and heavily relies
but overall concept and execution lack
on clichés and copying existing works.
originality. Limited use of artistic
No use of artistic elements is evident.
elements is seen.
Characters are underdeveloped or
Characters are missing or poorly
inconsistent and do not contribute
developed, and acting is distracting or
meaningfully to the story. Acting is
nonexistent.
weak or unconvincing.
Props, makeup, costumes, and/or set
Props, makeup, costumes, and/or set
design are somewhat distracting,
design are poorly designed,
inconsistent, or do not contribute
distracting, or missing, hindering the
significantly to the play's atmosphere
play's visual storytelling.
and visual storytelling.
Lighting and special effects are
Lighting is poor or ineffective. Special
distracting, poorly utilized, or hinder
effects are missing or detract from the
the theatrical storytelling. Special
play.
effects are poorly executed.
Sound design and/or music are weak
Sound design and music are severely
and distracting or hinder the
lacking or missing, making the play
storytelling. Sound effects and/or
difficult to understand or enjoy.
music are poorly utilized or missing.
Play is not very engaging and leaves
Play is uninteresting and fails to
little impression on the audience.
engage the audience at all. Actors do
Actors struggle to engage the
not engage the audience and the
audience and fail to clearly convey the
play's message is unclear or absent.
play's message.
Evaluator's Signature