Rubric - Musical Theater (Vocal, Acting, Dance) Audition Rubric

A traditional 4-level, 100-point triple-threat musical theater audition rubric scoring vocal performance, acting and character, dance and movement, timing and music reading, and overall artistry.
4 - Exceeds Expectation 3 - Meets Expectation 2 - Approaching Expectation 1 - Below Expectation
Song Cut, Monologue & Dance Call
100%
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Vocal Performance
20%
20 Points
Fully supported, stylistically apt singing with exact pitch, clear text and confident command of mix and belt....
15 Points
Strong, supported singing with accurate pitch; one register or the top of the range is less secure....
10 Points
Support and pitch are inconsistent; the cut sits uncomfortably in the voice....
0 Points
Singing is unsupported and pitch-unreliable; the material is beyond current vocal ability....
Acting & Character Choices
20%
20 Points
Specific, bold and truthful choices; objective, stakes and relationship are fully alive in both song and monologue....
15 Points
Clear intentions and believable character work; choices are honest but could be more specific....
10 Points
Choices are general; objective and stakes are indicated rather than played....
0 Points
No discernible character work, objective, or connection to the text....
Dance & Movement
20%
20 Points
Picks up choreography instantly and performs it with clean technique, full body and strong presentation....
15 Points
Retains the combination accurately with solid technique and evident performance quality....
10 Points
Retains part of the combination; technique and body awareness limit the execution....
0 Points
Cannot retain or execute the choreography; movement lacks any technical basis....
Rhythm, Timing & Music Reading
20%
20 Points
Rhythms, entrances and tempi are exact in every discipline; sets tempo confidently and reads new music accurately....
15 Points
Secure rhythm and timing with minor slips; reads new material competently....
10 Points
Rhythmic errors and late entrances recur; reading new material is slow and uncertain....
0 Points
Cannot hold tempo, place entrances, or read the written material....
Overall Triple-Threat Artistry
20%
20 Points
Exceptional across all three disciplines with a distinctive artistic identity and complete professional polish....
15 Points
Strong and castable in all three areas; one discipline is clearly the strongest....
10 Points
One discipline is developing well while the others are noticeably behind....
0 Points
None of the three disciplines is at a usable level for the material presented....