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What is Minnesota Scholars of
Distinction in Theater Arts?
This awards program recognizes excellence in
Minnesota's top theater students. The initiative is open to eleventh and
twelfth grade theater students willing to commit the time and dedication
required to excel.
Who will qualify for Scholars of
Distinction in Theater Arts?
The designation Scholars of Distinction in
Theater recognizes high school juniors and seniors who demonstrate
outstanding knowledge, skills, and creativity in theater arts. The
program grants awards to students who can show extraordinary accomplishment
in one or more of the following areas of theater: acting, playwriting, design
and technical theater, or directing.
Applicants will be required to submit a
portfolio, which will include an artistic statement, a resume, work samples,
and letters of recommendation. They will also design and present a
culminating artistic project that displays expertise in their chosen area of
theater arts.
Students who apply will demonstrate:
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substantive knowledge in one of four major areas of theater.
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ability to pursue theatrical creation and performance.
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clear understanding of theatrical quality standards.
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understanding of relationships between theater arts and other disciplines.
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ability to apply theatrical knowledge to practical theatrical situations.
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ability to effectively communicate theatrical knowledge and practice.
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ability to interact with others in a theatrical context.
Download:
the
application: Application Form
the
Recommendation Form: Recommendation Form
the
Portfolio Guidelines: PortfolioGuidelines.pdf
the
Portfolio Rubric: PortfolioRubric.pdf
the
Artistic Presentation Guidelines: Presentation.pdf
the
Statement of Academic Qualification: AcademicStatement.pdf
a flyer
for your school: TAScholarsFlyer.pdf
the
rubrics:
Comprehensive Theater
Rubric: CompTheaterRub09.pdf
Acting: ActingRubric.pdf
Playwriting: PlaywritingRubric.pdf
Directing: DirectingRubric.pdf
Sound Design: SoundDesignRubric.pdf
For more information concerning
the Scholars of Distinction in Theater Arts program contact:
Dr. Virginia McFerran:
763-591-4775; virginia.mcferran@pcae.k12.mn.us
or Gretchen Heath:
763-545-9629 or 612-840-7427
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Minnesota Scholars of Distinction in Theater Arts