Revised 2/5/97
SPCOM 380W
PERFORMANCE RATING SCALE
SPCOM 380W Course Materials Index
Reader______________
Basic Conventions
Selection:
- Meet assignment?
- Appropriate Cutting?
- Recognized Literature?
Timing:
- Introduction ______ .
- Performance ______ .
Introduction:
- Transition from Preceding Events?
- Establish relationship w/audience?
- Clarify possible misunderstanding?
- Set mood & scene for selection?
Performance:
- Script typed or handwritten?
- Script high enough?/Face up half the time?
- Script handled smoothly?
- Offstage Focus held on one spot?
- Placement consistent?
- Posture upright for breathing?
- Volume adjusted to the space?
- Movement adjusted to space?
- Meaningful movement more varied than distraction?
Character's Voice and Gesture
Body:
- Do the characters "see" those to whom they speak?
- Posture appropriate to characters?
- Movement smooth & intentional?
- Face & gesture matching characters?
Voice:
- Stress & pitch varied to maintain attention?
- Rate varied with changes in action?
- Qualities varied?
- Quantities varied?
- Phrases determined by meaning, not breath support?
- Pronunciation & articulation clear?
- Voice matching characters?
Performing the Suggestion of Thought
- Do characters "think" before speaking?
- Do characters "think" in response to others?
- Does performer allow time for audience response?
- Do pauses vary irregularly?
- Do vocal & physical qualities suggest emotion?
- Does audience respond with silence or laughter?
Overall:
SPCOM 380W Course Materials Index