PLAYBILL RUBRIC



Front of Playbill Title of the Play Playwright’s name Theater Name Students’ names Illustration or Logo
   Excellent (9-10)

All information is present. Detailed picture and/or logo.
    Average  (7-8)

Most information is present. Picture and/or logo are given.
Below Average (1-6)

Some information is present. Picture and/or logo are lacking or missing



   _______/20
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Clearly reflects culture of the day, is “presentable,” and is grammatically correct.

Vague reflection of culture, loosely adheres to what is “presentable,” 1-2 errors in grammar.
No reflection of culture, sloppily put together, full of grammatical errors.



  _______/10
Biography of Author
Includes a variety of significant details spanning  Shakespeare’s childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, presented in a logical narrative  
Includes a few details spanning Shakespeare’s life.  Narrative format is evident.
Includes a few details about Shakespeare.  Narrative format is not evident.




  _______/10
Featured Actor
Featured actor plays a significant role in play.  Detailed description of the character, including actor’s role and point of view.
Adequate description of actor. Includes actor’s role and/or point of view.
Missing descriptive details. Does not include actor’s role and/or point of view.




   _______/10
Synopsis of Actors
Description of actor choice is effective and appropriate.  Reasoning behind choice is clearly detailed.
Description of actor choice is not appropriate and/or effective.  Reasoning behind choice is evident.  
Description of actor is questionable.  Reasoning behind choice is unclear.



  _______/10
About the Creators
All members are included with thoughtful reflection of process.
Some members are missing and/or reflection lacks meaning.
Most members are missing and/or reflection is not evident.


  _______/10

Quality, Effort and Appearance of Playbill

Eye catching, excellent detail

Neat, some detail

Sloppy, incomplete


   _______/20
Mechanics
Grammar errors do not impede meaning.
Grammar errors somewhat impede meaning.

Grammar errors impede meaning.

  _______/10
TOTAL POINTS

   _______/100