Set Design Rubric
20 10 5
Ground Plan and
Set Perspective
Includes all of the required elements, is presented neatly and clearly, reflects a sophisticated understanding of the play
May be missing two or three elements
(or two or three elements made be incorrectly executed), some mistakes are visible, reflects a basic understanding of the play
Is missing, or has poorly completed several of the elements, is presented haphazardly, does not show a strong connection to the script
Required Elements
Mark your copy of the script with notations for set needs
For Both the Ground Plan and the Set Perspective:
• Drawn on unlined paper with a well-defined border
• Title Block is located in the bottom right corner inside the border
• Title Block includes (in all CAPITAL l etters) the student’s name, date and title
• The Ground Plan and Set Perspective clearly represent the same space and the same set pieces
• Write a typed MEL-EL-EL-Con paragraph that justifies your choices
For the Ground Plan ONLY:
• Identifies the scale
• Correctly utilizes scale in the drawing of set pieces so that relative size is logical within the space.
• All set pieces are drawn as seen from above
For the Set Perspective ONLY:
• The set is drawn from the point of view of the audience
• Drawing uses one-point perspective to provide depth of objects
Ground Plan_______________________/20
Set Perspective_____________________/20
Text Marking/MEL-Con_______________/10
Total_____________/50

Props Design Rubric
20 10 5
Props List
Props Look Book
Includes all of the required elements, is presented neatly and clearly, reflects a sophisticated understanding of the play
May be missing two or three elements
(or two or three elements made be incorrectly executed), some mistakes are visible, reflects a basic understanding of the play
Is missing, or has poorly completed several of the elements, is presented haphazardly, does not show a strong connection to the script
Required Elements
Mark your copy of the script with notations for props needs
For the Props List ONLY:
• Create a chart with four columns - Page, Prop, Character, Notes
• List at least one prop for each character
• In the Notes section, clearly describe the prop and explain its use
• This should be typed and printed
For the Look Book ONLY:
• Provide an image for each prop on the Prop List
• Label and print the images
• Create a typed Works Cited in MLA format to identify the source of the images
• Write a typed MEL-EL-EL-Con paragraph that justifies your choices
Props List_______________________/20
Look Book_______________________/20
Text Marking/MEL-Con_____________/10
Total_____________/50

Costume Design Rubric
20 10 5
Wardrobe Plot
Costume Sketches
Includes all of the required elements, is presented neatly and clearly, reflects a sophisticated understanding of the play
May be missing two or three elements
(or two or three elements made be incorrectly executed), some mistakes are visible, reflects a basic understanding of the play
Is missing, or has poorly completed several of the elements, is presented haphazardly, does not show a strong connection to the script
Required Elements
Mark your copy of the script with notations for costume needs
For the Wardrobe Plot ONLY:
• Create a chart with four columns: Character, Ideal Scene, Real Scene, Explanation
• List at least one costumes for each character
• In the Ideal Scene section describe how the character would dress if time and money were no issue
• In the Real Scene section describe how the character will dress when you actually perform. The costume you should describe here must match what the actor wears during the performance
• In the Explanation section provide evidence to justify your choices
For the Costume Sketches ONLY:
• Provide an image for each costume on the Wardrobe Plot
• Label and print the images, or neatly draw your own on unlined paper
• Create a typed Works Cited in MLA format to identify the source of the images, OR if you drew your own images, provide sources that justify your designs
• Write a typed MEL-EL-EL-Con paragraph that justifies your choices
Wardrobe Plot_______________________/20
Costume Sketches___________________/20
Text Marking/MEL-Con________________/10
Total_____________/50

Lighting Design Rubric
20 10 5
Light Cue Sheet
Lighting Plot
Includes all of the required elements, is presented neatly and clearly, reflects a sophisticated understanding of the play
May be missing two or three elements
(or two or three elements made be incorrectly executed), some mistakes are visible, reflects a basic understanding of the play
Is missing, or has poorly completed several of the elements, is presented haphazardly, does not show a strong connection to the script
Required Elements
Mark your copy of the script with notations for lighting needs
For the Light Cue Sheet ONLY:
• Create a chart with the following categories: Cue (Numbered), Page #, Description,
Action, Direction, Color, Notes, End
• Description: What part of the stage is lit up?
• Action: What happens on stage to cue this light?
• Direction: Top, Bottom, Side, Back or Front light?
• Minimum 5 cues
For the Lighting Plot ONLY:
• The Lighting Plot should be an exact match for the Ground Plan
• Use solid lines to denote hard edges
• Use dotted lines to denote soft edges
• Label light directions in ALL CAPS
• Color-code each lighting area
• Write a typed MEL-EL-EL-Con paragraph that justifies your choices
Light Cue Sheet________________/20
Lighting Plot___________________/20
Text Marking/MEL-Con___________/10
Total_____________/50

Sound Design Rubric
20 10 5
Sound Cue Sheet
Sound Recording
Includes all of the required elements, is presented neatly and clearly, reflects a sophisticated understanding of the play
May be missing two or three elements
(or two or three elements made be incorrectly executed), some mistakes are visible, reflects a basic understanding of the play
Is missing, or has poorly completed several of the elements, is presented haphazardly, does not show a strong connection to the script
Required Elements
Mark your copy of the script with notations for sound needs
For the Sound Cue Sheet ONLY:
• Create a chart with the following categories: Cue (Numbered), Page #, Description,
Action, Track, Format, Notes, End
• Description: What does it sound like?
• Action: What happens on stage to cue this sound?
• Track: What number is this on the cd, file, cassette?
• Format: Live sound, MP3, CD
• Minimum 5 cues
For the Sound Recording ONLY:
• Research and collect or record your own sounds
• Save your sounds to a cd or disk that can be turned in on the project due date
• Write a typed MEL-EL-EL-Con paragraph that justifies your choices
Sound Cue Sheet___________________/20
Sound Recording___________________/20
Text Marking/MEL-Con_______________/10
Total_____________/50

Stage Manager Rubric
50 25 10
Prompt Book Includes all of the required elements, is presented neatly and clearly, reflects a sophisticated understanding of the play
May be missing two or three elements
(or two or three elements made be incorrectly executed), some mistakes are visible, reflects a basic understanding of the play
Is missing, or has poorly completed several of the elements, is presented haphazardly, does not show a strong connection to the script
Required Elements
Management Forms:
• Rehearsal Report - after each rehearsal, what actually took place, what is needed for the next rehearsal
• Blocking Notation - create a blank ground plan, make enough copies for each scene, note the blocking for each scene on its own page, provide a key on each page
• Cueing Notation - mark the script with lighting (numerical) and sound (alphabetical) cues, as well as entrances and exits for the actors
• Pre-show Check List - what steps have to be taken before each performance to prepare set, props, lights, sound, costumes, actors, etc to begin
• Performance Report - write a typed one page reflection after the performance that provides warm and cool feedback for each department (Light, Sound, Costume, Set,
Props, Performance)
Total_________________/50
Performance Rubric

CRITERIA 10 8 6 4 2
Required
Elements
The scene includes all
All required elements are required elements included. as well as additional information.
Memorization All lines are All but a few correct, fluid and lines are correct display a command of the monologue. and the monologue is fluid.
All but 1 of the required elements are included.
The scene is missing some elements, or elements are unclear
Several required elements are missing or unclear.
Some choppiness and some lack of fluidity, needs
Monologue is choppy, many line errors, needs much more rehearsal. more rehearsal.
Monologue is not memorized.
Characterization Strong choices are made to create character.
Relationship
Good choices are Character is not made to create character.
Relationship is constant and/or choices were not strong.
Limited characterization
- breaking of character
Character is not present.
Characters do not relate to each between characters is clear established. Performers make eye contact. during the performance. other.
Diction,
Projection and
Vocal Variety
Performance
Self-Evaluation
Typed 100-250 words.
Monologue is easy to understand and hear. All words
Most of the monologue is easy to hear and understand but are clear and loud needs work on enough to hear with good vocal variety. one of the following (vocal variety, projection or diction).
Meets the length requirement.
Clearly explains and reflects on strengths and weaknesses.
Meets length requirement.
Some examples character choices may be unclear.
Strengths and weakness are specifically discussed.
Most of the monologue is easy to understand but needs more work on two or more of the
Trouble hearing and understanding the monologue from anywhere beyond the front of the following (vocal theatre and/or
Monologue cannot be heard or understood and is monotone. variety, projection or monologue lacks any vocal diction). variety.
Meets minimum Meets the length minimum requirement, but length
Evaluation does not meet minimum length requirement is not specific in requirement, discussion of strengths and but is unclear and disorganized. weaknesses.
Several examples are unclear.
Required Elements
• Performance lasts within one minute of 5 minutes.
• Plot includes all five points from the story map.
• All aspects of production are included: set, costumes, light, sound, props
Total ________________/50
Project Total ___________________/100

Final Production Project and Performance
1.
Each member of your group must perform.
2.
Each member of your group must complete a production role (stage manager or designer: set, costume, lights, sound, props).
3.
Each performance must include all aspects of production: Blocking, Character, Set,
Costumes, Lights, Sound, Props.
4.
Your group must provide all necessary materials for your production.
5.
Final Drafts of all design work must match what is used in performance.
Dates
April 15: First Draft Script Due (Must be approved by Ms. Lessmann before printing the final draft.)
April 17: Final Script Due - Bring copies for all performers
April 26: All blocking complete
April 29: All cast off-book (lines fully memorized)
May 6-10: Bring in materials build the set
May 13: Props and Costumes Due
May 23: Tech Rehearsal
May 24: Performance
May 28: Design and Production Work Due (including Performance Self-Evaluation)
Your Grade
50% Production
50% Performance
Writer/D irector’s Reflection

Type a one-page reflection that explains your creative vision for the play.
• What message did you want to send? What theme did you find in the script? How did you communicate that message or theme to the designers?
• Provide evidence from the script.
• How successful do you feel the group was in presenting a cohesive idea? Explain how the costumes, set, props, light and sound designs work together.
• Provide specific examples from the designs or performance.