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WorksheetsCappies Nuts and Bolts
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 14mins
What in Cappies do we call the portal to show selection and review submissions?
cbs
cap
cis
cnn
What can you do in CIS
Update Contact Info
Volunteer for shows
Decline Shows
Submit reviews
How much time before curtain must you decline a show you cannot attend.
24 hours
48 hours
36 hours
72 hours
The fine for not declining a show in the appropriate amount of time is?
$20
$25
$10
$15
What is the fine for not turning in your review?
$10
$15
$20
No Fine.
How many shows must a Cappies Critic see?
5
6
10
4
How many members of a team must see a team show?
1
All
A majority of the team
No fewer than 4.
Which of the following shows can you NOT review?
The same play or musical at another school that your school has selected to perform this year or the previous year.
Your Favorite Show
A show that you saw at a professional theatre.
The same play or musical more than once in a season.
True or false: You should do a little research on the show you are seeing a day or two before you see it.
True
False
What time should check in with your editor mentor before your show?
45 minutes
60 minutes
30 minutes
15 minutes
When coming to a show a Cappies Critic should
Please dress appropriately for the theater - no ripped jeans, no crop tops. Look presentable and clean.
Plan ahead for getting to the shows.
Always allow for extra time, and if you have to go more than 30 minutes away, leave early (before 4:30).
Expect that the host school will provide dinner.
Expect to stay in the Cappies Room until all critics choices are selected. (usually 45 minutes after a show.)
True or False: Cappies Critics should always bring their binder and pen to a show.
True
False
True or False: Cappies Critics should take notes during the show.
True
False
Cappies Critics must remain objective. If your best friend is in the show and you think this might compromise your ability to be objective you should...
Tell the mentor at the show
Decline the show before the 48 hour window closes.
Keep quiet about it... no one will know.
Vote for your best friend for everything possible.
A Cappies Critic should be aware and respectful of their environment. Cappies Critics should...
Save their opinions for the review, not the bathroom line.
Express their opinions if they thought it was AWESOME!
Be the first to start a standing ovation.
Wait until the reviews are published before sharing your list of critics choices.
Discussion Etiquette dictates that critics should...
repeat opinions that you share with other critics.
Be an active listener and participant.
Limit yourself to 3 or 4 things to contribute.
Encourage quieter critics to share their views.
True or False: Critics should talk in the discussion room about the things they want to write about- if it's not mentioned in the discussion, it is not eligible to write about.
True
False
Technical Categories eligible for Cappies consideration are
technical elements listed by the show director as eligible.
Any category that you see in the show.
All technical categories for every show.
What are Critic's Choices
Selections made by the directors to determine best in each show.
Cappies vote on various categories to determine the best in show for each category.
The choice of each individual critic
A random selection of names and categories.
True or False: As long as there is a person in the cast or crew who fulfills the category you MUST put them in as the critics choice.
True
False
True or False: Lead Critics lead the group through the nomination process typically working from leads to ensemble.
True
False
True or False: Critics Choices are voted on, Majority rules.
True
False
What is one thing critics should do along with two things critics must do after writing in the Critics Choices? (3 answers on this one)
Assign a score to each category (1-10) \or really (2-9)
Circle your top picks.
Write an N next to names you would like to nominate and an A for names you would like to award.
Sign your name at the bottom of your Critics Choice sheet.
True or False: Your Critic Choice sheets are not helpful on voting day.
True
False
How many points to you get for voting day per show you see?
5 nomination points and 1 award point
2 nomination points and 2 award points
10 nomination points and 5 award points
You only get points if you are published
Before the show and during intermission, Critics should take time to look at the tech boards. Things to look for are:
Could you have done a better job?
Is there evidence that the work was done by the students?
How hands on were they?
Is there a firm design concept?
True or False: The reviews should be written for a theatre educated public.
True
False
Select all of the correct review deadlines.
Thursday of Friday Evening Show - - - Review deadline is 10 AM Sunday
Saturday Matinee Show - - - Review deadline is 12 PM Sunday
Saturday Evening Show - - - Review deadline is 2 PM Sunday
Sunday Matinee Show - - - Review deadline is 9 PM Sunday
How many words must a review be?
100-200
200-300
300-400
400-500
Rules of thumb to consider as a Cappies Critic...
Best reviews are 350-400 words.
Only critique the work of the students not the adults.
Criticize by omission. Never highlight an individual student with negative feedback.
Include in your review all areas of student work.
Show Don't Tell
