Theatre Foundations Assessment
Part I/ Monologue
Name:
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Date:
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Monologue:
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Source:
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Playwright:
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Criteria
Purpose
Level 1
the monologue
rarely reveals the
thoughts,
feelings, and
context of the
speaker
Level 2
the monologue
occasionally
reveals the
thoughts,
feelings, and
context of the
speaker
Level 3
the monologue
interprets the
thoughts,
feelings, and
context of the
speaker
Level 4
the monologue
effectively
elaborates the
thoughts,
feelings, and
context of the
speaker
Elements
point of view and
person are
inconsistent; an
implied listener is
seldom evident
point of view and
person are clear
and consistent;
an implied
listener is evident
point of view and
person are clear,
focused, and
consistent; an
implied listener is
established
point of view and
person are
integrated; an
implied listener is
evident
throughout the
monologue
Physical
Delivery
lacks
involvement; no
movement or
gestures
behaviors,
gestures, or
movements do
not fit the
character
natural gestures
and movement
enhance
message; fit
character or role
Speaking
Techniques
uses volume,
tone, and pace
inappropriately or
ineffectively;
limited use of
nonverbal
gestures and
facial
expressions
Knowledge of
Script
is not able to
perform without
script
uses volume,
tone, and pace
somewhat to suit
the content and
purpose;
nonverbal
gestures and
facial
expressions are
occasionally
distracting or
inappropriate to
the character
needs constant
prompting to
perform
gestures or
movements are
fine, but may
have omitted
obvious
character
behaviors
uses volume,
tone, and pace
appropriate to
the content and
purpose;
nonverbal
gestures and
facial expression
suit the character
is able to perform
with little
prompting
is able to perform
successfully with
no prompting
adjusts volume,
tone, and pace to
achieve a special
effect or for
impact;
nonverbal
gestures and
facial expression
enhance
characterization
Poise
Uncomfortable,
nervous, halted
delivery
Some mistakes
are made, but is
able to continue
performance;
nervous
Analysis of Text
few ‘breaks’
identified; little or
no subtext; little
or no stage
direction given
limited ‘breaks’;
some subtext
indicated;
preliminary stage
direction
indicated in text
Analysis of
Character
(wants and
needs)
little or no
identification of
character wants
and/ or needs
limited
identification of
character’s
wants or needs
Analysis of
Character
(objectives)
objective is not
well-defined; little
or no conditions
discussed
objective is
present, but not
well-defined;
limited
consideration of
conditions
needed
Physical
Presentation
little or no
attention given to
personal
appearance
some attention to
personal
appearance, but
choices are poor
and demonstrate
a lack of
understanding of
physical “self”
Makes minor
mistakes, but
quickly recovers
from them;
displays little or
no tension.
most ‘breaks’
identified;
thoughtful
subtext;
appropriate
stage directions
indicated
identifies most of
the character’s
wants and
needs; more
depth required
objective(s)
clearly stated;
some
consideration of
physical and
social conditions
needed to meet
objectives
attention given to
personal
appearance.
Choices indicate
some
understanding of
physical
presentation, but
could be
improved
Level 4 = 4 pts. Level 3 = 3 pts. Level 2 = 2 pts. Level 1 = 1 pt.
Total points available on Part I/Monologue – 40
Score _________________________
Few or no
mistakes,
displays little or
no tension.
Relaxed, selfconfident
thorough,
detailed
identification of
‘breaks’ in text;
thoughtful
subtext; detailed,
appropriate
stage directions
indicated
clear, in-depth
analysis of the
wants and needs
of the character
objective(s)
clearly stated; all
aspects
considered
thoroughly
(physical & social
conditions)
a developed
sense of physical
presentation is
evident.
Appropriate
choices made for
the individual
and for the
situation
Theatre Foundations Assessment
Part II/ Student Commitment
Each of the following is worth a maximum of 2 pts.
Students must be evaluated in each of the criteria listed. Attach current CAPP
1. Has the student demonstrated sincere active involvement in the BFA degree
program?
0
1
Student is engaged and
participates in class
activities, contributes
ideas and thoughts, and
stays on task without
constant reminders.
2
Student participates in
BFA co-curricular
activities. Does the
student qualify for
induction into Alpha Psi
Omega?
Student has completed
THEA 220-221, THEA
110-111, and one of the
following: THEA 150,
THEA 360, THEA 330,
THEA 410, THEA 320,
DANC 120.
2. Has the student demonstrated the ability to adequately progress through the
BFA degree program curriculum?
0
1
Does the student have a
minimum 2.00 GPA in
general education
courses completed?
(not including arts
aesthetics courses)
2
Does the student
demonstrate familiarity
with basic delivery
techniques and language
choices in support of
effective oral and written
communication?
Has the student needed
to repeat general
education courses
because of poor
performance? Has the
student dropped courses
repeatedly because of
poor performance?
3. Has the student demonstrated an attitude conducive to continued advanced
learning and development as an artist?
0
1
Student is positive about
activities in class and
outside of class. Student
refrains from spreading
mixed feelings among
peers. Student refrains
from unproductive
criticism of classmates.
2
Student approaches
works of creative
expression with
openness and interest. Student asks questions
and demonstrates
intellectual
inquisitiveness.
4. Has the student demonstrated above average listening skills?
0
1
Student endeavors to
carefully listen to others
when they speak.
Student is always
respectful to others when
they speak.
2
Student takes correction
and advice and utilizes
that information to make
improvements in their
work, advance personal
development, and to
facilitate progress
through the program
curriculum.
Student is open and
responsive in creative
interactions.
Body and verbal
responses indicate active
listening.
5. Has the student demonstrated the ability to interact socially and work
cooperatively with other students in the program?
0
1
Student respects and
encourages the views of
others.
Student is respectful of
others’ time and efforts.
2
Student pays attention
during group discussion.
Student asks questions
and builds on others’
comments.
Student refrains from
being distracting to
teachers or classmates.
Student politely asks
questions or clarification.
Total points available on Part II/ Student Commitment – 10
Score ________________________________
Total Score ____________________________
Program Benchmark: 50% of students undergoing foundational review should
achieve an 80% of better on the assessment.