Theater Portfolio, High School
Susan Morrell, Peoria School District, AZ

Name _______________________________

Class ______________________________

Sections

I. Performances
II. Reflections
III. Professional Tools
(The subcategories, listed below in the Portfolio Rating Sheet, are listed on this Table of Contents Page. Each section of the portfolio begins with a Table of Contents that lists all the items that are included.

Portfolio Rating Sheet

Student _____________________________

Teacher _____________________________

Mid-Term ____________ Quarter__________

	not done	partially accomplished	accomplished	excelled
I. Performances A. Written Assignments B. Instructor Critiques C. Student Critiques D. Self Critiques
II. Reflections     (1 due each Friday) A. Audition Notice B. Article C. Stage Directions     Newspaper Article     Playbill Article D. 1 Chap. From     Theater "Source Book" E. Life G. Full Length Play H. One-Act Play or     Film from OE     Film Festival I. Performance
III. Professional Tools (3 by midterm) A. Updated Resume B. Audio Tape of     Voice C. Video Tape of     Performance D. One Vocal     Exercise E. One Physical     Warm-up Exercise F. Head Shot G. Contact Sheet*

Comments: ________________________________

Grade: ________________________________

*1) Three (3) new ones due each quarter.
2) Include name, affiliation, phone, address
3) How the contact was made.


I. PERFORMANCES
the following were included as Lesson Plans

Audition Notice Reflection

Source: ______________________________

Date: ______________________________

List any parts that seemed interesting to you:

What were you observations about the notice?

Will you or anyone you know audition for any of these?

PLEASE POST YOUR AUDITION NOTICE ON THE BOARD.

Not done___ Partially Accomplished___ Accomplished___
Excelled___
Comments:

Monologue Rating Scale

Name: ______________________________

Selection Title(s): _____________________________

	not done	partially	accomplished	excelled
Professionalism: Arrived with a pencil Showed a good attitude toward all
Introduction: Walked up confidently Name clearly spoken Author, title & character clearly projected Paused
Selection(s): Suited the actor. (age appropriate, showcased talent) Contrasting in style, period, type and/or character
Performance: Started with an action Projected Clear diction Acted with the entire body Focus and concentration Intents communicated through action There was a sense of urgency/importance Motivation communicated (We know why.) Circumstance (both place & relationship were clear) Empathy was felt for the character

Additional Comments:

II. REFLECTIONS the following were included as Lesson Plans

Article Reflection

Use for Dramatics, Newspaper, Playbill, Stage Directions, or library article.

Name: ______________________________
Source: _______________________________
Page numbers: _______________________________
Author: __________________________________
Date of Publication: ____________________________

Summary: (5-7 sentences)

What did you learn and how might you apply these concepts? (1 paragraph)

Would you recommend this article? If you would, also please put a note on it and place it in the "To Be Copied" box.

Not done___ Partially Accomplished___ Accomplished___ Excelled___
Comments:

Theater Source Book

Title of Chapter: ___________________________
Name of Book: _________________________________
Author: _____________________________________
Page Numbers: _____________________________________
Date of Publication: _____________________________________

Restate or list the main ideas:

How did you feel about the concepts? Did they apply to you? How? Can they help you? How? Will you apply them?

Would you recommend this chapter or author? If so please also write a note on the book jacket with the date, your name, and a few words of comment.

Not done___ Partially Accomplished___ Accomplished___ Excelled___
Comments:

Life Reflection

Name:____________________________
Date: ___________________________________

Please reflect on your life at home or in class. This is your chance to talk to me privately. Share anything you think I should know about you. You could share how you feel about your growth as an actor and as a person. You could also make suggestions or share activities that you really liked. (One page in length)

Not done___ Partially Accomplished___ Accomplished___Excelled___
Comments:

Play Reflection

Title: __________________________________
Author: __________________________________
Number of Acts: __________________________________
Number of Pages: __________________________________
Type of Play: __________________________________

Summary: (3-5 sentences)

Purpose Statement:

Describe your favorite character or relationship in the play:

Describe any symbolism or foreshadowing.

How did you feel about this play?

What production challenges would this play present?

Would you recommend this play for Olathe East Production?
Explain.

Not done___ Partially Accomplished___ Accomplished___
Excelled___
Comments:

Performance Reflection

Title: ___________________________________
Performance Group: ___________________________________
Date of Production: ___________________________________
(Not accepted past 2 weeks of seeing the performance)
Author: ___________________________________
Type of Play: ___________________________________
Purpose Statement: ___________________________________

What was your overall impression of the production? Please include all aspects of the performance such as the acting, sets, costumes, lights, sound, blocking, make-up, etc.. Would you recommend this play and this particular production? Why? Was there a particular actor/actress who impressed you? Explain. Did the cast seem to work well together? Did you agree with casting? It is very important to support with examples each of the ideas you express. (This paper needs to be a minimum of 2 pages in length, and should be typed or written neatly in ink.) Please staple this cover page to your reflection.

Not done___ Partially Accomplished___ Accomplished___Excelled___
Comments:

III. Professional Tools

Assignments

Due Date	Type & Description	Late	Not Done	Partially Accomplished	Excelled

Four articulation exercise sheets are included


Production Design Portfolio, High School
Barbara Surloff, Deer Valley Schools, AZ

Organization

• Black 3 ring binder
  
• Typed
  
• Cover page and table of contents
  
• Organized in sections
  
• Organized within sections
  
• Resume
  
• 2 Letters of recommendation
  

8 designs

• Neatness
  
• Typed labels
  
• Quality paper
  
• Size 8 1/2" x 11" minimum
  
• Creative use of design
  
• Contains final product only
  
• Fully developed concept w/production consideration and script analysis

Evaluations

• 3 -- Written peer evaluations
  
• 3 -- Written self evaluations
  
• 1 -- Outside production critique
  
• 2 -- In-house production critiques
  
• Outside class production hours
  

Presentation

• Speak clearly
  
• Eye contact
  
• Logical flow
  
• Concept evident
  
• Explanation of design
  
• Justification of design
  
• Question and answers