**Did not have confidence**, appropriately engages with the audience, nor had energy and focus consistently throughout the performance

**Struggled to have confidence**, appropriately engaged with the audience, and/or did not have energy nor focused consistently throughout the performance

**Had confidence, appropriately engages with the audience**, as well as has energy and focus consistently throughout the performance

**Had a lot of confidence, was a memorable performer**, with natural engagement as well as charisma

**Exuded confidence** and **engaged** with the audience **consistently** throughout the performance

**Commanded the stage** with most scenes they are in, leaving strong impressions

**Commanded the stage with all the scenes** they are in, leaving strong impressions

**Commanded the stage** with **all the scenes** they are in, **leaving strong impressions throughout the show** as a standout performer

Did **not demonstrate characterization** throughout the show

**Struggled with characterization** throughout the show

Character was **believable**

**Character was consistent** throughout the show

Characterization **demonstrated depth**

**Showed deep understanding of the character's** backstory, motivations, and relationships

Showed **deep understanding** of the character **and added context beyond the script**

Was **authentic and had ownership over the character throughout**, leaving a strong impact of their performance

**Did not show control** of their voice/clarity of words

**Struggled to show control** of their voice/clarity of words

**Showed control** of their lips, tongue, teeth, jaw, soft palate, and breath, **speaking at a steady/clear rate**

Enunciated, **expressed themselves,** and spoke clearly

**Effectively delivered** dialogue and song lyrics **at times** the show

**Effectively delivered** dialogue and song lyrics **throughout the show**

**Had proper projection/volume**, and **command** considering the size stage/auditorium

**Had effective** projection, confidence, and **command** considering the size stage/auditorium

**Did not demonstrate appropriate storytelling** with their voice and/or body

**Struggled to demonstrate** appropriate storytelling with their voice and/or body

**Could demonstrate** appropriate storytelling with their voice and/or body

**Demonstrated** that the elements of their performance **feels integrated and cohesive** for storytelling

Was **able to maintain character** during physically demanding scenes with the story at the forefront of their performance

Could **stay in character** while singing and dancing to **demonstrate continuity in their storytelling**

**Effectively told the story** and uses both **their voice as well as body** to **enhance their storytelling**

Effectively told the story at hand with their voice as well as body with ease and **left an impression on the audience**

**Was not dedicated** nor impactful during their performance

**Struggled to be dedicated** and impactful during their performance

**Attempted to be dedicated and impactful** during their performance

Work was **memorable or impactful**

**Succeeded** in **moving the audience emotionally**, whether through humor, sadness, joy, or tension

Work **fit within the overall production** as well as **contribute positively** to the mood, themes, and pacing of the show

**Stood out** for their **emotional or technical performance**

**Stood out** for their emotional and/or technical performance **throughout the show**