Scoring System: Each performance is evaluated on a 1-10 scale across multiple behavioral criteria. Scores are averaged to create an overall score out of 100.
Target Score Range: Schools should aim for an overall average between 50-80. This range represents quality work while allowing room for exceptional performances to stand out.
Scoring Process: Initial scores are recorded on performance night. Final scores can be adjusted on voting day within a permission window. Score changes greater than 2 points require written justification and all scores must be approved by adjudicators before finalization.
For Administrators: Categories are managed per season. When creating a new season, the system automatically populates all 31 standard categories. Categories can be enabled/disabled or customized for each season through the admin interface at
/admin/seasons/[seasonId]/categories.Showing 31 of 31 categories
Outstanding Lead
Recognition for lead performance roles in the production
A prominent dynamic character that changes or adds to changes in the plot throughout the story. They are on stage for a majority of important scenes and we see a deeper perspective of these characters.
performance
2 students
Solo Performance
Applies to:
All Shows
Up to 2 students per production, each in their own category for scoring
Code: OUTSTANDING_LEAD
Outstanding Supporting
Recognition for supporting performance roles
A role with multiple interactions with key points of the show, but plays a smaller role on stage and in the plot. Often sidekicks or secondary characters to main plot lines.
performance
2 students
Solo Performance
Applies to:
All Shows
Up to 2 students per production, each in their own category for scoring
Code: OUTSTANDING_SUPPORTING
Outstanding Featured
Recognition for featured performance roles
Characters who may enter multiple times but only contribute to one or two big moments in the greater plot. They leave memorable impressions and may or may not drive primary plot points.
performance
2 students
Solo Performance
Applies to:
All Shows
Up to 2 students per production, each in their own category for scoring
Code: OUTSTANDING_FEATURED
Outstanding Comedian
Recognition for comedic performance
performance
2 students
Solo Performance
Applies to:
All Shows
Up to 2 students per production, each in their own category for scoring
Code: OUTSTANDING_COMEDIAN
Outstanding Cameo
Recognition for memorable brief appearances
Often has one memorable stage moment. May appear as smaller ensemble characters but can only have one moment that features them as an individual.
performance
2 students
Solo Performance
Applies to:
All Shows
Up to 2 students per production, each in their own category for scoring
Code: OUTSTANDING_CAMEO
Outstanding Ensemble
Recognition for ensemble or small group performance
performance
Group/Team
Applies to:
All Shows
Multiple students performing as a group (up to 4 names submitted per production)
Code: OUTSTANDING_ENSEMBLE
Outstanding Play/Musical
Recognition for the overall production quality
performance
Group/Team
Applies to:
All Shows
Awards the entire production (up to 4 names submitted if nominated)
Code: OUTSTANDING_PLAY_MUSICAL
Outstanding Vocalist
Recognition for exceptional vocal performance in a musical
performance
2 students
Solo Performance
Applies to:
Musical Only
Up to 2 students per production, each in their own category for scoring
Code: OUTSTANDING_VOCALIST
Outstanding Dancer
Recognition for exceptional dance performance in a musical
performance
2 students
Solo Performance
Applies to:
Musical Only
Up to 2 students per production, each in their own category for scoring
Code: OUTSTANDING_DANCER
Outstanding Physicality
Recognition for exceptional physical performance in a play
performance
2 students
Solo Performance
Applies to:
Play Only
Up to 2 students per production, each in their own category for scoring
Code: OUTSTANDING_PHYSICALITY
Outstanding Oration
Recognition for exceptional spoken performance and delivery
performance
2 students
Solo Performance
Applies to:
Play Only
Up to 2 students per production, each in their own category for scoring
Code: OUTSTANDING_ORATION
Outstanding Set Design & Stagecraft
Recognition for set design and/or implementation of stagecraft work
technical
1-4 students
Applies to:
All Shows
Team or solo, 1-4 students
Code: OUTSTANDING_SET_DESIGN
Outstanding Costumes
Recognition for costume design and/or creation/implementation
technical
1-4 students
Applies to:
All Shows
Team or solo, 1-4 students
Code: OUTSTANDING_COSTUMES
Outstanding Props and/or Puppetry
Recognition for props design and/or puppetry work/implementation
technical
1-4 students
Applies to:
All Shows
Team or solo, 1-4 students
Code: OUTSTANDING_PROPS_PUPPETRY
Outstanding Lighting
Recognition for lighting design and/or operation/execution
technical
1-4 students
Applies to:
All Shows
Team or solo, 1-4 students
Code: OUTSTANDING_LIGHTING
Outstanding Sound
Recognition for sound design and/or operation/execution
technical
1-4 students
Applies to:
All Shows
Team or solo, 1-4 students
Code: OUTSTANDING_SOUND
Outstanding Stage Crew
Recognition for stage crew and backstage work
technical
1-4 students
Applies to:
All Shows
Team or solo, 1-4 students
Code: OUTSTANDING_STAGE_CREW
Outstanding Special Effects
Recognition for special effects design and/or implementation
technical
1-4 students
Applies to:
All Shows
Team or solo, 1-4 students
Code: OUTSTANDING_SPECIAL_EFFECTS
Outstanding Creativity
Recognition for creative and innovative technical work outside of the other category types for unique production elements
technical
1-4 students
Applies to:
All Shows
Team or solo, 1-4 students
Code: OUTSTANDING_CREATIVITY
Outstanding Direction
Recognition for student direction
technical
1-4 students
Applies to:
All Shows
Team or solo, 1-4 students
Code: OUTSTANDING_DIRECTION
Outstanding Stage Management
Recognition for stage management
technical
1-4 students
Applies to:
All Shows
Team or solo, 1-4 students
Code: OUTSTANDING_STAGE_MANAGEMENT
Outstanding Makeup, Hair, and/or Wigs
Recognition for makeup, hair, and/or wig design/implementation
technical
1-4 students
Applies to:
All Shows
Team or solo, 1-4 students
Code: OUTSTANDING_MAKEUP_HAIR_WIGS
Outstanding Marketing and Publicity
Recognition for marketing and/or publicity strategies/execution
technical
1-4 students
Applies to:
All Shows
Team or solo, 1-4 students
Code: OUTSTANDING_MARKETING_PUBLICITY
Outstanding Dramaturgy
Recognition for dramaturgy and/or research incorporation
technical
1-4 students
Applies to:
All Shows
Team or solo, 1-4 students
Code: OUTSTANDING_DRAMATURGY
Outstanding Orchestra
Recognition for student musicianship in the orchestra
technical
1-4 students
Applies to:
Musical Only
Team or solo, 1-4 students
Code: OUTSTANDING_ORCHESTRA
Outstanding Choreography
Recognition for student choreography work and/or execution
technical
1-4 students
Applies to:
Musical Only
Team or solo, 1-4 students
Code: OUTSTANDING_CHOREOGRAPHY
Outstanding Musicality
Recognition for musical design and/or production elements in a play
technical
1-4 students
Applies to:
Play Only
Team or solo, 1-4 students
Code: OUTSTANDING_MUSICALITY
Outstanding Reviewer Team
Recognition for excellence in reviewing productions and crafting show responses during the chapter's season
Determined by the rankings, scores, etc. of their show responses, attendance percentages, and involvement as an individual or team or both
reviewer
Group/Team
Applies to:
All Shows
Awards entire reviewer team (up to 12 per team, 4 listed as nominees)
Code: OUTSTANDING_REVIEWER_TEAM
Outstanding Freshman/Sophomore Reviewer
Recognition for underclassman excellence in reviewing and crafting show responses during the chapter's season
Determined by the rankings, scores, etc. of their show responses, attendance percentages, and involvement
reviewer
1 student
Solo Performance
Applies to:
All Shows
One freshman or sophomore reviewer
Code: OUTSTANDING_FRESHMAN_SOPHOMORE_REVIEWER
Outstanding Junior Reviewer
Recognition for junior class excellence in reviewing and crafting show responses during the chapter's season
Determined by the rankings, scores, etc. of their show responses, attendance percentages, and involvement
reviewer
1 student
Solo Performance
Applies to:
All Shows
One junior reviewer
Code: OUTSTANDING_JUNIOR_REVIEWER
Outstanding Senior Reviewer
Recognition for senior class excellence in reviewing and crafting show responses during the chapter's season
Determined by the rankings, scores, etc. of their show responses, attendance percentages, and involvement
reviewer
1 student
Solo Performance
Applies to:
All Shows
One senior reviewer
Code: OUTSTANDING_SENIOR_REVIEWER
Nomination Rules Summary
- • A student can only be eligible for ONE solo performance category
- • A student can be eligible for up to TWO technical categories
- • Combined limit: ONE solo performance + ONE technical, OR two technical total
- • Students must be high school aged (14-19) in a participating program/school
- • Technical teams are limited to 1-4 students per category
- • Students MAY be in multiple non-solo categories (Ensemble, Overall Production)
- • Students who are performers cannot review shows they participated in
Scoring Rubrics
Detailed behavioral criteria for evaluating performances and technical work