Actaa Ballots2013-2014 Revised Jan 42c 2013

Arkansas Communication and Theatre Arts Association
Duet Acting
Performers_________________________________________________________________School Number_________
Title/Author of Selection_________________________________________________________________
Judge_______________________________________________________________Time of Performance___________
Type of Round: Prelim Semis Finals

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(No Ties with Ranking.)

Rating of Performance: Superior Excellent Good Fair Poor

Rules: If a rule is broken, judge should lower performers one ranking and rating.

*Script should have quality and aesthetic value.
*Script should only contain two characters.
*Script should be from a published source. (No original scripts may be used.)
*No props, costumes, makeup are allowed in performance. (Only two chairs may be used.)
*An introduction should be presented containing information necessary to understand characters and scene. Title and author
should be presented in introduction.
*Time limit, inclusive of introduction, is 4-6 minutes.
Criteria
Not
Evident
Needs
Improvement
Basic Proficient Advanced
Selection is appropriate for actors and audience.
Motivation for blocking is evident and pantomiming of actions is
relevant, clear and consistent.

Appropriate gestures are incorporated.
Blocking is appropriate for scene and actors.
Actors demonstrate appropriate body language for
characters/scene.

Actors understand underlying meaning of script as a whole
piece of literature.

Actors demonstrate a variety of emotions and reactions and
bring right amount of intensity to the scene. A clear
relationship has been defined.

Characterization is fully defined.
Characterization is consistent.
Characterization is believable.
Projection of voices is appropriate for audience and acting
area.

Articulation and diction are clear.
The scene progresses at a rate to hold interest.
Scene is memorized.
Actors display confidence throughout performance.
Performers enter/exit acting area / round in a professional
manner.

Strengths / Weaknesses:

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Judges Signature

Duet Improv
Performers_________________________________________________________________School Number_________

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*Performers will draw three topics and choose one topic for performance.
*Performers will be allowed a total of 30 minutes prep time.
*Performers should be in their assigned room ready to perform within 30 minutes prep time.
*Performers should present topic slip to judges before performing.
*No costumes, props or makeup may be used during the performance. (Only one chair per performer may be used.)
* Performers must present an introduction containing the topic, characters and necessary background.
*Time limit, inclusive of introduction is 4-6 minutes.
Criteria
Not
Evident
Needs
Improvement
Introduction is presented in an original and creative manner.
The scene follows a definite storyline with rising action, climax
and resolution.

Actors use imagination and creativity in storyline development.
Motivation for blocking is evident, and blocking is appropriate for
scene and characters.

Pantomiming is relevant , clear and consistent.
Actors demonstrate appropriate body language and gestures for
scene and characters.

Actors work well as a team.
Actors demonstrate a variety of emotions and reactions to fit
scene and characters and use appropriate energy and intensity
for the scene.

Characterization is consistent and believable.
Scene is fluid with no inappropriate pausing.
Projection of voice is appropriate for audience and acting area.
Actors use good taste in language and content during
performance.

Actors display confidence throughout performance.
Performers enter/exit acting area / round in a professional
manner.


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Judges Signature
Extemporaneous Speaking
Performer_________________________________________________________________School Number_________

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*Speaker will draw three topics and choose one topic to present.
*Speaker will have 30 minutes to prepare speech.
*Speaker will be present and ready to deliver speech within 30 minute prep time.
*Topic slip must be given to judge prior to speech delivery.
*Speaker may use one note card (optional) during speech presentation.
*Electronic devices are allowed in the prep room. Internet is allowed, but schools are not required to provide access.
*Time limit of speech is 4-6 minutes.
Criteria
Not
Evident
Needs
Improvement
Speaker does not show heavy dependence on notes during
presentation.

Speech is organized with introduction, body and conclusion
evident.

At least three main points are presented in body of speech.
Speaker shows credibility and understanding of speech topic.
Speaker uses logic and reasoning when presenting main points.
Speaker uses factual data within speech.
Speaker cites sources within speech.
Transitions are used and flow smoothly.
Speaker uses appropriate body language for speech delivery.
Speaker uses appropriate gestures for speech delivery.
Speaker uses appropriate emotions for topic and speech.
Projection of voice is appropriate for audience and presentation
area.

Articulation and diction are clear. Speech is fluid with few vocal
distractions or obvious mistakes.

Speaker uses appropriate word choice.
Speaker uses appropriate eye contact with audience.
No nervous habits are evident during speech presentation.
Speaker displays confidence and professionalism during
presentation and exudes an appropriate amount of charisma.

Speaker enters/exits presentation area / round in a professional
manner.


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Judges Signature

HI /DI


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*The selection should be a cohesive cutting from a play that has quality and aesthetic value.
*The selection should contain two or more characters.
*Reader must use script, which should be in a performance notebook.
*Costumes, props and makeup are not allowed during presentation.
* An introduction should be presented containing information necessary to understand characters and scene. Title and author
Criteria
Not
Evident
Needs
Improvement
Reader does not show heavy dependence on script directing their
attention toward giving meaning to the material.

Selection is appropriate for reader and audience.
Reader understands underlying meaning of selection and
provides proper interpretation of authors intent.

Reader provides proper transition between introduction and
selection.

Reader handles manuscript in a way that is not distracting to
audience or takes away from readers interpretation.

Characterization is presented suggestively and not literally using
appropriate body language during presentation with limited
movement below the waist.

Characterization is fully defined, consistent, and believable.
Focal points are used for characters to aid audience in
differentiating between characters during interpretation. Focal
points are clear and consistent.

Appropriate eye contact is given to the audience.
A wide variety of attitudes and voices are used for various
characters to enliven the presentation. Character voices are
distinct and consistent.

area.

Interaction between characters is believable.
Mood of scene is clearly defined.
Reader displays confidence and professionalism during
presentation.

Reader enters/exits presentation area / round in a professional
manner.

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Judges Signature

Mime
Performer(s)________________________________________________________________School Number_________

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Rules: If a rule is broken, judge should lower performers one ranking and rating

*May use 1-3 people in performance.
*Performance should not contain an introduction.
*No props, costumes, makeup may be used. (Only one chair per performer may be used.)
*Instrumental music should be used during performance. Music should not contain any vocalizations. (Sound effects are
optional.)
*Performer(s) may not use any vocalizations during the performance.
*Performer(s) may not physically touch during the entire performance.
*Time limit is 4-6 minutes.
Criteria
Not
Evident
Needs
Improvement
Mime topic is appropriate for actor(s) and audience.
Mime topic is original and creative. Topic is clear and consistent.
Motivation for blocking is evident and blocking is appropriate for
scene and actor(s).

Actors move with grace and poise appropriate to scene and
character.

Actor(s) use(s) appropriate facial expressions for character(s) and
scene.

Actor(s) demonstrate(s) appropriate body language/gestures for
character(s) and scene.

Pantomiming of actions is relevant, clear and consistent.
Mood of scene and character(s) is clearly established in a
manner appropriate to the scene and character(s).

Characterization is fully defined and believable.
Actor(s) and chairs move without distraction of noise.
Instrumental music provides mood and enhances the mime with
smooth transitions and does not distract from mime performance.

The mime is understandable and follows a definite storyline.
Actor(s) display(s) confidence throughout performance.
Performer(s) enter(s)/exit(s) acting area / round in a professional
manner.


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Judges Signature

Oratory

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*Topic of the speech should be original and creative in manner.
*Speaker must use manuscript, which should be in a performance notebook.
*The purpose of the speech should be to stimulate or persuade.
*The content of speech should be the original work of speaker with no more than 75 words of quoted material.
*Time limit of speech is 4-6 minutes.
Criteria
Not
Evident
Needs
Improvement
Speaker does not show heavy dependence on script.
Speaker cites sources.
Speech is organized with introduction, body and conclusion
evident.

At least three main points are presented in body of speech.
Speaker shows credibility and understanding of speech topic.
Speaker uses logic and reasoning when presenting main points.
Speaker uses factual data within speech.
Transitions are used and flow smoothly.
Speaker uses appropriate body language, gestures and facial
expressions for speech delivery.

Speaker uses appropriate emotions for topic and speech.
area.

Articulation and diction are clear . Speech is fluid with few vocal
distractions or obvious mistakes.

Speaker uses appropriate word choice.
Speaker uses appropriate eye contact with audience.
Speaker displays confidence and enthusiasm with no nervous
habits evident during speech presentation.

Speaker enters/exits presentation area / round in a professional
manner.


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Judges Signature
Poetry Interpretation


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*The selection should be poetic in form and have quality and aesthetic value.
*If the reader chooses two or more short poems, they should have a common theme or author.
*An introduction should be presented in a creative manner explaining poem or linking poems together.
*Title(s) and author(s) must be stated in the introduction.
*Reader should have no movement below the waist during presentation.
Criteria
Not
Evident
Needs
Improvement

Poems are appropriate for reader and audience.
Reader provides proper interpretation of authors intent and
clearly communicates author's intent to audience.

Reader provides proper transitions between introduction and
selection, and if more than one poem is used, reader provides
proper transitions between poems.


Appropriate body language is used during presentation.
Appropriate gestures are used during presentation.
Appropriate facial expressions are used during presentation.
A wide variety of attitudes and voices are used to enliven the
presentation.

area.

Appropriate rate changes are used during presentation.
Appropriate phrasing and pauses are used during presentation.
Inflection and voice flexibility are evident during presentation.
presentation.

manner.

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Judges Signature
Prose Interpretation


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*The selection should be a single prose form that has quality and aesthetic value. (Reader may cut or edit but may not use
multiple prose sources.)
*An introduction must be presented in a creative manner explaining necessary background of character(s) and selection.
*Title and author must be presented in the introduction.
*Reader should have no movement below the waist.
Criteria
Not
Evident
Needs
Improvement

Selection is appropriate for reader and audience.
Reader understands underlying meaning of selection and
provides proper interpretation of authors intent.

Reader provides proper transition between introduction and
selection.


Characterization is presented suggestively and not literally using
appropriate body language and gestures during presentation.

Reader effectively demonstrates mood of selection.
Focal points are used for characters to aid audience in
differentiating between characters during interpretation.

Appropriate facial expressions are used during presentation.
A wide variety of attitudes and voices are used for various
characters to enliven the presentation.

area.

Appropriate rate changes, phrasing and pauses are used during
presentation.

Inflection and voice flexibility are evident during presentation.
presentation.

manner.

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Judges Signature
Solo Acting

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*Script should be of quality and aesthetic value.
*Script should only contain one character.
*Script should be from a published source. (No original scripts may be used.)
*No props, costumes or makeup may be used. (Only one chair may be used by performer.)
*An introduction should be presented containing information necessary to understand character and scene.
*Title and author must be presented in the introduction.
Criteria
Not
Evident
Needs
Improvement
Selection is appropriate for actor and audience.
Actor understands underlying meaning of script as a whole piece
of literature and demonstrates meaning to the audience.

Motivation for blocking is evident.
Blocking is appropriate for scene and actor.
Pantomiming of actions is relevant, clear and consistent.
Actor demonstrates appropriate body language and gestures for
character/scene.

Actor brings appropriate amount of energy and intensity to the
scene.

Actor demonstrates a variety of emotions and reactions.
The scene progresses at a rate to hold interest.
Scene is memorized.
Actor displays confidence throughout performance.
Performer enters/exits acting area / round in a professional
manner.


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Judges Signature

Storytelling

Ranking in Round: 1
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Rules: If a rule is broken, judge should lower performer one ranking and rating.

*Selection should have quality and aesthetic value and be appropriate for an audience of children.
*No props, costumes or makeup may be used during performance. (Only one chair may be used by the performer.)
*An introduction should be presented containing information necessary to understand story.
*Title and author should be presented in the introduction.
Criteria
Not
Evident
Needs
Improvement
Motivation for blocking is evident.
Actor incorporates various blocking activities.
Blocking is appropriate for story and character(s).
Actor uses effective facial expressions for story and
character(s).

Actor demonstrates appropriate body language for story and
character(s).

Actor demonstrates enthusiasm during performance.
Actor demonstrates a variety of emotions and reactions to fit
story and character(s).

Performer uses character voices that are clear and consistent.
Story is memorized.
Actor displays confidence throughout performance.
Performer enters/exits acting area / round in a professional
manner.


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Judges Signature
Words and Music
Title of Selection__________________________________________________School Number_________
Judge______________________________________________________ Time of Performance_________

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*The performance should be a cutting from a musical that has been published for the stage and is within legal copyright
parameters.
*The selection should be a continuous cutting from the original published script.
*The cast should include two or more actors.
*Only one chair per actor may be used in the performance. (Use of props, costumes or makeup is optional.)
*Recorded accompaniment should contain no vocals. (A cappella or live accompaniment is optional.)
*Time limit is a maximum of 8 minutes.
Criteria
Not
Evident
Needs
Improvement
Choice of script is appropriate for actors and audience.
Characterization for each actor is fully defined, consistent
and believable.

Chorography is appropriate and enhances the overall
performance.

Actors demonstrate appropriate body language for
characters and scene.

Motivation for blocking is evident and pantomiming of actions
is relevant, clear and consistent.

Actors demonstrate a variety of emotions and reactions.
Blocking is appropriate for scene and actors.
Timing of line delivery and blocking is effective.
Projection of voice is appropriate for audience and
presentation area.

Selection of song is adequate and demonstrates actors
range and versatility.

Selection is memorized.
Actors display confidence and professionalism during
presentation.

Actors enter/exit presentation area / round in a professional
manner.


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Judges Signature

Readers Theater
Title of Selection__________________________________________________School Number_________
Judge______________________________________________________ Time of Performance_________

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*The selection should be from a literary form of prose, poetry, drama, essay, diaries, journals or a composite script based on a
variety of sources.
*The cast should be two or more performers.
*No props, costumes or makeup may be used during the performance. (Only one chair per performer may be used.)
*Performers must have a cohesive chorale look with a color based shirt with no logo that cannot be read as a costume.
*Manuscripts must be used, which should be in a performance notebook.
*Readers may not touch at anytime during the performance.
*Readers must provide off stage focus during the entire performance.
*Time limit is a maximum of 10 minutes.
Criteria
Not
Evident
Needs
Improvement
Choice of material and topic is appropriate for readers and
audience and has audience appeal.

Unity and editing of script provides coherency.
Readers handle manuscripts in a way that is not distracting
to audience or takes away from readers interpretation.

A variety in intensity and physical attitudes is evident for
characterization.

Characterization is consistent throughout performance.
Appropriate body language, gestures and facial expressions
are used during presentation.

Readers know material well enough to provide appropriate
eye contact to audience.

Projection of voice is appropriate for audience and
presentation area.

Variety in vocal qualities of mood, rate, phrasing, pauses,
inflection and voice flexibility are used by all readers and are
appropriate for characterization.

A variety of staging with levels and planes is used to provide
effective focus and aids to the performance as a whole.

Readers use cooperation and teamwork to present the
material as a single unit.

Timing of line delivery and staging is effective.
Readers display confidence and professionalism during
presentation.

Readers enter/exit presentation area / round in a
professional manner.

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Judges Signature

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