ADJUDICATION PROCESS
Kelli O'Hara Award adjudicators are professionals involved in the arts. Productions and students* will be scored using a 1-7 rubric in multiple categories.
Students submitting applications for Outstanding Actor/Actress will additionally be adjudicated by a panel based on performance in a video audition. Learn more by visiting our application for Outstanding Actor/Actress.
Kelli O'Hara Awards staff require new and returning adjudicators to participate in a yearly training session prior to September 1st of each year. During this time, we address any changes to the scoring and program structure and relay feedback we have received from participating teachers and schools throughout the previous award season. The Kelli O'Hara Awards strives to make this program as equitable, consistent and fair as possible. Our adjudicators are also provided the following guidelines.
IN PERSON ADJUDICATION
Adjudicators are asked to provide a 1-7 score on each of the following qualities for individual performers.
ACTING
VOCAL
MOVEMENT
OTHER
Authenticity - How real did the performer's portrayal of the character feel?
Commitment - How consistent was the performer with their character?
Engagement - How engaged was the performer in their scenes?
Audibility - Could you understand the performer?
Delivery - Did the song(s) of the performer feel authentic to their character?
Skill - Was the performer on pitch?
Knowledge - Did the performer know their choreography?
Confidence - Did the performer appear confident?
Spark - How compelled were you to watch the performer?
Overall - How would you rate the performance overall?
VIDEO ADJUDICATION
Adjudicators are asked to provide a 1-10 score on each of the following qualities for individual performers.
ACTING
Authenticity - How real did the performer's portrayal of the character feel?
Engagement - How engaged was the performer?
VOCAL
Skill - Was the performer on pitch?
OTHER
Spark - How compelled were you to watch the performer?
Overall - How would you rate the performance overall?
RENTALS/ADULT ARTISTS/STUDENT DESIGNERS
We recognize there is a wide range of budgetary considerations across the various schools. In the interest of maintaining scoring equity, we provide all adjudicators with the necessary information to adjudicate - regardless of a school's resources. Your Kelli O'Hara Awards coordinator will walk through all information to ensure your show is adjudicated in a fair and transparent manner.
FINAL SCORING
Once all submissions have been received, participants will be notified of the following placements.
Top 10 Finalists in each category:
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Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role
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Outstanding Actress in a Leading Role
Top 2 Finalists in each category:
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Outstanding Musical Performance - Classes 6A, 5A, 4A & Below
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Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble - Classes 6A, 5A, 4A & Below
The Kelli O'Hara Awards are a presentation of OKC Broadway and Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma.
The Awards are Sponsored by Paycom.