Tableau

This week, we are focusing on creating tableaux series.   The elements of a good tableau include:  being frozen (no eye movement, gum chewing...), action, one focal point and a variety of levels.  See the rubric below. 

It is vital that each person has the opportunity to work with everyone else in the class a number of times as we build a community of trust for the risk-taking inherent in drama.  So I will be picking the groups for the first two marked tableau tasks, while you get to pick the group for the third.  Watch out for each other--make certain everyone in the class is accepted.

Tableau Rubric for Series #1 and #2  (Feb. 4/5: Conflict in 5 scenes)

Criteria	Level 4	Level 3	Next steps to reach Level 3
Communication   Facial Expression          (emotions, thoughts)	Well-defined facial expressions clearly communicate character’s authentic emotional state/thought process	Thoughts/emotional state of character clearly communicated and makes sense within the storyline
Communication   Stance/Pose          (action, reaction)	Extremely well-defined and authentic character action communicated to the audience	Pose/stance of character clearly communicates the action of the plotline
Application   (elements of Tab.)    Transitions; Freeze	Moves without hesitation to next tableau and freezes	Moves to next tableau without hesitation; Actor may lose balance briefly, make small eye/hand movements
Knowledge (elements of Tab.)    Levels, Stage Use, View for      Audience  (Group Eval.)	Excellent choice of scenes to highlight plot; varied levels and stage use makes each picture engaging	Each tableau is a clear picture that highlights key plot moments;  levels, stage use makes the pictures interesting; clear line of view for audience