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