SHADOW THEATER RUBRIC
CATEGORY 2 3
Blockings Blockings are under
rehearsed.
Interpretation and Style Portrays characters
ineffectively, while
demonstrating an
inappropriate use of chosen
acting style.
Body Language Physical movement shows
little characterization, while
body language indicate
stage stress.
Lighting Lighting rarely
complements and appears to
be off with the pace of the
play; creates awkward scene
flow.
Sound/Music Music and sound rarely
complement scenes and
transitions. Appears to have
no connection to the story.
Stage Management Incomplete or no
management team. Tech
calls are not coordinated.
Director is not visible.
Costume Hamper actor’s movements.
Inappropriate for period,
place, or character.
Underdone.
Blockings are rehearsed but
not sufficiently to allow
performer’s visibility.
Portrays characters with
limited effectiveness, while
demonstrating a limited use of
chosen acting style.
Character maintains physical
presence but body language is
limited.
Complements scenes and
transitions some of the time.
Cues sometimes executed
ineffectively.
Music and sound complement
scenes and transitions some of
the time. Ensures adequate
flow of the scenes.
Team is in place but not
coordinated. Tech calls are not
organized. Director needs
adult interference.
Inconsistent with the concept.
Some elements are
inappropriate.
4 5
Blockings are well-prepared
but not fully integrated into
the performance.
Portrays characters with
moderate effectiveness, while
demonstrating a moderate
use of the chosen acting style. outstanding use of chosen
Body language suit the
character and support the
story most of the time.
Complements scenes and
transitions most of the time.
Cues usually executed well.
Complements scenes and
transitions. Well-timed and
executed. Minor errors.
Organized use of tech time.
Tech calls are cued well.
Director is in control.
A good attempt to
complement the period.
Comfortable for actors.
Suitable.
Blockings are memorized
and flawlessly integrated
into the performance.
Portrays the characters with
thorough effectiveness,
while demonstrating an
acting style.
Body language works
flawlessly to suit character
which in turn enhances
scripted text.
Achieves unity with the
scenes and transitions. No
visible mistiming.
Achieves unity with the
scenes and transitions.
Enhances the acting.
Flawlessly executed.
Organized use of time.
Members work as one unit.
Director effectively call
cues and show is executed
with no delays.
Displays detailed
understanding of period,
place, and character.
Works well with the stage.