Theatre Critique Sheet 9th-12th
Your Name_________________________ Title of the Play________________________
Playwright__________________________ Performance Date______________________
Location of Performance____________________________________________________
Your critique must be at least 2 full pages, typed/ double spaced, using elevated language
and organized structure. Use this sheet to take notes during the production. Turn in this
page of notes along with your finished Critique.
!. Author: Did the play have:
a. Universal appeal?
b. Individuality and freshness of style?
c. Subtle suggestion?
d. Clear organization with events rising to a strong climax?
e. Lucid, believable characterizations that arouse audience empathy?
f. Expressive dialogue?
g. Balance of emotional climax and release?
2. Acting:
a. Belief:
 Was each character convincing and believable?
 Was he true to the play, the production, and the given circumstances?
 Was the acting spontaneous?
b. Voice:
 Were the quality, interpretation, and projection suitable to the character?
 Were proper tempo and rhythm achieved in line delivery and cue
pickup?
c.
Body:
 Were gestures, movement, and business motivated, clear, varied and
appropriate?
d. Emotions:
 Was there proper balance between emotion and control?
 Were reactions honest?
 Was mood sustained?

Were climaxes achieved?
e. Relationships:
 Were the proper relationships established among the characters?
 Was there ensemble playing?
f. .Projection:
 Did the characters project orally and visually to the audience?
3. Directing:
 Was stage composition handled effectively and smoothly with proper
emphasis, balance, variety and contrast?
4. Staging:
a. Set:
 Did it unobtrusively provide appropriate background and moo for the
play?
b. Lights:
 Did they establish proper visibility, emphasis, and mood?
c. Costumes and make-up:
 Was each in harmony with the character, period, mood and style?
d. Mechanics:
 Were lights, sound effects, curtains, handled effectively and on cue?
 Were scene shifts provided quickly and quietly?
Theatre Critique Evaluation 9th-12th
Student used formal idiom and theatre terminology. 20 pts
Paper was well organized and no mechanical errors. 20 pts
Student showed analytical thinking, giving specific examples to back up opinions 40pt
.
Student focused in depth on one aspect of the production. Example: Acting, Technical, etc.40pts