Cab Calloway Technical Theater Program Assessment

For a more detailed explanation of areas below, see link below: TECHNICAL THEATER ASSESSMENT ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS

Section 1: Discussion of Storytelling through Design 

A. Sharing ideas visually (required)

Create a model/diorama, drawings, or mood-board collage that shows the world of the play and the characters who inhabit the world. Select ONE scene from EITHER:

• “Dracula” by Hamilton Dean and John Balderson (1924),
• “A Raisin in the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry, OR 
• “All My Sons” by Arthur Miller. 

You may use any combination of the methods suggested above to share your ideas visually.

B. Photographs (required)

Upload 1-4 photographs of your model/diorama, drawings, or mood-board collage.

• If creating a model/diorama: 4 photographs of the model from different angles. One must be from the front showing the whole piece you are presenting. Others should enable the viewers to see details and perspective of your work.
• If creating a sketch and/or collage: 1 photograph (or scan) of each of the images you created (please avoid shadows in your photo).
• Show the work with as much detail as you can. 

C. Video 1:  (required)

Present your design through a 2-3 minute recorded presentation. Be sure to include the following:

• Introduce yourself by stating your full name
• Describe the world you have created and explain the choices you have made. For a more detailed explanation, see  (insert link above) for reference document.
• If presenting a model or diorama, you should include these in your video with views from the front, from the audience level, and include side views.
• Try to complete your full video in one seamless take. Note: your videography quality will not play a part in scoring.

Section 2: Providing Directions

A. Video 2: (required)

Create and upload a two-minute video in which you describe step-by-step how you assembled/completed something.

• You will be evaluated on your thought process for multi-step directions considering clarity, efficiency, and attention to detail. For example, you might describe getting ready for your school day, getting lunch in the school cafeteria, assembling a piece of furniture, baking your favorite cookie, taking your neighbor’s dog for a walk, or doing a load of dishes in a dishwasher. Please note these are only examples; you may choose to describe anything that shows your mastery of that activity that has multiple steps and your engagement with it.
• Introduce yourself by stating your full name
• Please use hands-on materials like media or props in your presentation, showing or demonstrating actions whenever possible. (see next page)

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Submitting Photographs and Videos:

ALL work above can be submitted through an online system (link will be provided). If you are having difficulty submitting your work online, contact Mr. Touchette ([email protected]) for assistance to discuss alternative methods to submit. In your email make the subject “Cab Assessment 2024” and please include the full name of the student. 

All items above must be received by 3 pm (EST) at least 3 calendar days prior to your in-person assessment date.

In-Person On-Demand Tasks/Discussion (required):

You will be invited for an in-person opportunity at Cab Calloway if you submitted all required materials above. 

During your time you may be asked questions for further explanation about Section 1 above. 

You will also be asked to follow directions on a specific task in the theater that may relate to either sound or lights (no preparation or previous knowledge is necessary). You will be asked for your preference of doing sound or lights for the On-Demand Task. After being taught how to complete a simple task in either area, your score will be based on how well you follow the directions on your own.

Use this link to upload information – this is due three days prior to your assessment date: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePb1rvBYlIOUlBwqGd_YPadQ6nML6jMikZBIC_Uqu7VEFsAg/viewform?usp=sharing

HS TECHNICAL THEATRE ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

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