The Glamies Program

Curriculum & Rubrics

The Glamies curriculum — built to be adapted.

Theatre. Speech. Debate. Writing. Academic Team. Musical Performance. One framework, every discipline.

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The substance

See exactly what's in your membership

Each discipline ships with sample categories, a scoring rubric, and reviewer guidance. Request the full pack to evaluate before you commit.

Flagship

Theatre

The flagship rubric — the original Glamies framework.

Outstanding LeadOutstanding DirectionOutstanding EnsembleOutstanding Set Design & Stagecraft

Speech & Forensics

Adapted for competitive speech and forensics.

20 award categories · 10-point scoring rubric

Outstanding Dramatic InterpretationOutstanding Original OratoryOutstanding Extemporaneous SpeakingOutstanding Speaker Overall

Scored on

Opening / HookVocal VarietyArticulation / Diction / ProjectionPhysical Presence / BlockingCharacterization / Speaker PersonaMaterial SelectionMemorization & FluencyEmotional Range / AuthenticityArgument / ContentOverall Impact

Debate

Structured adjudication for debate programs.

15 award categories · 10-point scoring rubric

Outstanding Lincoln-Douglas DebaterOutstanding Public Forum DebaterOutstanding Policy DebaterOutstanding Debate Speaker Overall

Scored on

Case ConstructionEvidence & ResearchResponse & RebuttalCross-ExaminationSpeaking StyleStrategic ThinkingAdaptation & FlexibilityComposure & ProfessionalismTime ManagementOverall Impact / Persuasion

Writing

Recognition for student writing and dramaturgy.

16 award categories · 10-point scoring rubric

Outstanding Short StoryOutstanding PoetryOutstanding Playwriting (One-Act)Outstanding Writer Overall

Scored on

Voice & OriginalityStructure & FormLanguage & CraftCharacter / SpeakerDialogueTheme & IdeaImagery & Sensory DetailEmotional ResonanceRevision & PolishOverall Impact

Academic Team

Brings the awards-season model to academic competition.

18 award categories · 10-point scoring rubric

Outstanding Quiz Bowl PlayerOutstanding Buzzer SpeedOutstanding CaptainOutstanding Player Overall

Scored on

Subject Knowledge BreadthSubject Knowledge DepthBuzzer Speed & TimingAccuracy Under PressureBonus Round ContributionTeamwork & CommunicationStrategic AwarenessComposureSportsmanship & ProfessionalismOverall Contribution

Musical Performance

For vocal and instrumental performance programs.

19 award categories · 10-point scoring rubric

Outstanding Solo VocalistOutstanding Instrumental SoloistOutstanding ChoirOutstanding Composer / Arranger

Scored on

Tone QualityIntonation / Pitch AccuracyRhythm & TimingTechniqueExpression / PhrasingDiction / ArticulationStylistic AuthenticityEnsemble Blend & BalanceStage Presence / ConnectionOverall Impact / Musicianship

Adaptation

Look what members have built

The Glamies framework is designed to be adapted to local context. As partner programs build their own categories and chapters, we'll feature them here.

Adaptation gallery coming soon — content to be supplied.

Ready to evaluate the full curriculum?

We'll send the complete membership pack — rubrics, adjudicator paperwork, and the director's guide.