PERFORMANCE SKILLS Putting on the Ritz

Goals Understand major elements of Performance and their importance in Team Challenge and Instant Challenge Learn how to discuss Performance Skills with team members to help them evaluate themselves so they can improve their skills (Appraisers) Learn to evaluate Performance Skills consistently

Methods Presentation Discussion Activity Debrief

Elements of Performance Characterization Stage Presence Story Development Improvisation Skills Props Music and Special Effects 1.       Invite participants to define their understanding of the Elements of Performance and their importance in a performance. 2. Fill in the gaps with additional details as needed

Activity: Classic Character

Characterization The more Characterization Attributes that are performed, the more “real” the character Team Challenge and Instant Challenge Appraisers should be aware of multiple Attributes teams are addressing in their characters Too much information

Creating Characters Team Managers can encourage teams to address multiple attributes in Instant Challenge and Team Challenge Teams can practice creating well-developed characters using the Choose a Character chart Teams can use the Character Generating Tool to produce characters that are real to the audience I split this slide and the previous slide differently than in the Talking Points

Steps to Stronger Performance Skills Watch good performances Discuss What the actors did How they sounded How they moved Discuss techniques your team can develop Practice those skills

Evaluating / Improving Performance Skills In what ways were you better than last time? In what ways might you improve? Are your characters believable? In what ways might you improve your overall performance? PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE

Consistent Appraising of Performance Skills Decide on Criteria BEFORE 1st team Watch the performance carefully Note WHAT the actors did HOW they sounded HOW they moved

Consistent Appraising Evaluate the Overall Performance Did you understand it? Did the solution make sense? Was the point clear? Were the actors convincing? Did you enjoy the performance? Jot down personal comments Be consistent throughout the day

Assessment What is main difference between performance in IC and the TC? (Team Managers) – What questions might you ask Team Members? (Appraisers) - What questions would help you evaluate a team’s Performance Skills?

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