2025 HSMTA Adjudication Form

2025 HSMTA Adjudication Form

All adjudications are due 7 days after you have seen the performance. The adjudication rubric is embedded at the end of the form for your reference and is available on the Broadway Dallas Website. If you have any questions or want to chat through anything that happened in order to ensure you're adjudicating properly based on given circumstances of a school - please reach out via email or phone to a member of the BD team.
Judge Name*

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Judge Email*
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School*
Production*
Performance Date*

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Today's Date*

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Numerical Scores

Below please enter your numerical scores below for every category. Broadway Dallas will determine what categories they are eligible for. You should give every category a score unless otherwise noted (you do not need to score Orchestra if the school used tracks).
Overall Production

Rank Each Area

	Rarely (1-3)	Sometimes (4-6)	Often (7 -8)	Always (9-10)
Performances were High Quality and well executed
Musical score executed successfully
Showcased diverse talent
Design & execution of design elements serve the overall production
Overall theme transmitted effectively to the audience
Elements of student understanding & involvement are always evident in overall production

Overall Production Score (1 - 10)*

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Developing, 10 is Outstanding

Overall Production Feedback: 3 - 5 Sentences on what the school achieved and what they can improve on for next year*

0/300
Direction

Rank Each Area

	Rarely (1-3)	Sometimes (4-6)	Often (7-8)	Always (9-10)
Director implemented a clear vision
Clear/cohesive theme
Utilized space effectively and had a good use of levels
Performance was well cast
Performance was organized and cohesive
Transitions were well crafted and helped move the story

Direction Score (1 - 10)*

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Developing, 10 is Outstanding

Direction Feedback: 3 - 5 Sentences on what the director achieved and what they can improve on for next year*

0/300
Choreography

Rank Each Area

	Rarely (1-3)	Sometimes (4-6)	Often (7-8)	Always (9-10)
Appropriate for needs of the show
Connected to characters
Helped propel the story
Matched the ability of performers
Effectively used patterns and space
Dancers demonstrated precision
Dancers demonstrated energy

Choreography Score (1 - 10)*

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Developing, 10 is Outstanding

Choreography Feedback: 3 - 5 Sentences on what the school achieved and what they can improve on for next year*

0/300
Music Direction

Rank Each Area

	Rarely (1-3)	Sometimes (4-6)	Often (7-8)	Always (9-10)
Pace, Tone, Mood match production
Pleasing + Enjoyable
Balanced between vocals and orchestra/track
Performers' vocal production
Consistency of musical elements

Music Direction Score (1 - 10)*

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Developing, 10 is Outstanding

Musical Direction Feedback: 3 - 5 Sentences on what the school achieved and what they can improve on for next year*

0/300
Did this school use tracks?*
Orchestra

Rank Each Area

	Rarely (1-3)	Sometimes (4-6)	Often (7-8)	Always (9-10)
Balanced with Performers
Balanced between orchestra parts
Pitch and Tonality
Appropriate tempo + rhythm
Smooth transitions

Orchestra Feedback: 3 - 5 Sentences on what the orchestra achieved and what they can improve on for next year*

0/300

Orchestra Score (1-10)*

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Developing, 10 is Outstanding

Scenic Design
Did the school submit a scenic design portfolio for you to view? Or were you able to see a portfolio on display at the school prior to submitting your adjudication?*

Rank Each Area:

	Developing (1-3)	Sometimes (4-6)	Often (7-8)	Outstanding (9-10)
Meaningful, Unified Production Concept
Established and maintained mood
Ease of Movement
Proportional to Stage

Scenic Design Score (1-10)*

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Developing, 10 is Outstanding

Scenic Design Feedback: 3 - 5 Sentences on what the designer achieved and what they can improve on for next year*

0/300
Lighting Design
Did the school submit a Lighting portfolio for you to view? Or were you able to see a portfolio on display at the school prior to submitting your adjudication?*

Rank Each Area:

	Developing (1-3)	Sometimes (4-6)	Often (7-8)	Always (9-10)
Meaningful, Unified Production Concept
Maintained Mood + Settings
Focuses attention of audience
Stage Well Lit

Lighting Design Score (1-10)*

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Developing, 10 is Outstanding

Lighting Design Feedback: 3 - 5 Sentences on what the designer achieved and what they can improve on for next year*

0/300
Costume Design
Did the school submit a Costume Design portfolio for you to view? Or were you able to see a portfolio on display at the school prior to submitting your adjudication?*

Rate Each Area

	Developing (1-3)	Sometimes (4-6)	Often (7-8)	Always (9-10)
Meaningful, Unified Production Concept
Maintained Mood + Settings
Full Range of Motion
Well-executed
Quality Across All Costumes

Costume Design Score (1-10)*

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Developing, 10 is Outstanding

Costume Design Feedback: 3 - 5 Sentences on what the designer achieved and what they can improve on for next year*

0/300
Sound Design
Did the school submit a Sound Design portfolio for you to view? Or were you able to see a portfolio on display at the school prior to submitting your adjudication?*

Rate Each Area

	Developing (1-3)	Sometimes (4-6)	Often (7-8)	Always (9-10)
Meaningful, Unified Production Concept
Maintained Mood + Settings
Well-executed Mixing
Mics Clear & Crisp

Sound Design Score (1-10)*

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Developing, 10 is Outstanding

Sound Design Feedback: 3 - 5 Sentences on what the designer achieved and what they can improve on for next year*

0/300
Stage Crew & Technical Execution

Rank Each Area:

	Developing (1-3)	Sometimes (4-6)	Often (7-8)	Always (9-10)
Maintained the Design Elements
Maintained the World of the Play
Executed cues with Accuracy
Completed Tasks - no performance interruption
Transitioned Smoothly

Stage Crew & Technical Execution*

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Developing, 10 is Outstanding

Stage Crew & Technical Execution Feedback: 3 - 5 Sentences on what the crew achieved and what they can improve on for next year*

0/300
Ensemble/Chorus

Rank Each Area:

	Rarely (1-3)	Sometimes (4-6)	Often (7-8)	Always (9-10)
Investment +Energy
Well Rounded
Defined Characters
Good Group Dynamics

Ensemble/Chorus Score (1-10)*

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

1 is Developing, 10 is Outstanding

Ensemble/Chorus Feedback: 3 - 5 Sentences on what the ensemble achieved and what they can improve on for next year*

0/300

Performance Scores Review Page
You scored Overall Production:
You scored Direction:
You scored Choreography:
You scored Musical Direction:
You scored Orchestra:
You scored Scenic Design:
You scored Lighting Design:
You scored Costume Design:
You scored Sound Design:
You scored Stage Crew & Technical Execution:
You scored Ensemble/Chorus:

Additional Comments
Feel free to add any additional comments about this production you think should be included in the final critique.

0/300
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2025 HSMTA Adjudication Form

Numerical Scores

Performance Scores Review Page

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