Rubrica - Acting Audition Rubric

A traditional 4-level, 100-point acting audition rubric scoring text comprehension and objectives, vocal delivery, pacing and rhythm, physicality, and emotional authenticity.
4 - Exceeds Expectation 3 - Meets Expectation 2 - Approaching Expectation 1 - Below Expectation
Monologue, Cold Read & Redirection
100%
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Text Comprehension & Objectives
20%
20 Punti
Complete command of the text; objective, obstacle, tactics and stakes are specific, active and clearly playable....
15 Punti
Solid understanding of the text with a clear objective; tactics could be more varied....
10 Punti
General grasp of the text; objective is vague and tactics are largely undifferentiated....
0 Punti
The text is not understood; no objective or intention is present in the work....
Vocal Delivery & Diction
20%
20 Punti
Fully supported, flexible voice with exemplary diction, varied pitch and volume, and effortless audibility....
15 Punti
Clear, supported delivery with good diction and useful vocal variety....
10 Punti
Delivery is monotonous or under-supported; diction blurs and audibility varies....
0 Punti
Inaudible or unintelligible delivery with no vocal support or variety....
Pacing, Timing & Rhythm
20%
20 Punti
Masterful control of pace, pause and build; the rhythm of the text serves the dramatic arc precisely....
15 Punti
Well-paced with effective pauses; the build is clear though somewhat even....
10 Punti
Pacing is rushed or plodding; pauses are arbitrary and the arc flattens....
0 Punti
No control of pace or rhythm; the piece has no discernible shape or timing....
Physicality & Spatial Awareness
20%
20 Punti
Relaxed, expressive body fully in service of the character; gesture, stillness and use of space are all specific....
15 Punti
Grounded, purposeful physicality with good spatial awareness; a few habitual mannerisms....
10 Punti
Physicality is generic or tense; nervous habits and unmotivated movement distract....
0 Punti
Body is disconnected from the work, with distracting tension or no physical life at all....
Emotional Authenticity & Character Artistry
20%
20 Punti
Genuine, spontaneous emotional life with real listening; takes direction instantly and transforms the work....
15 Punti
Honest emotional connection and responsive listening; adjusts well to redirection....
10 Punti
Emotion is indicated rather than lived; redirection produces only surface change....
0 Punti
No emotional truth or listening; the entrant cannot incorporate redirection....