OAE Theater (048) case studies
OAE Theater (048) · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Theater (048) assessment is one of the Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) subject-area tests used in Ohio's educator licensure process. It is intended for candidates seeking an Ohio license to teach theater, and it is delivered as a computer-based test (CBT) at sites located throughout Ohio and nationwide, by appointment during published testing windows. The test combines 100 multiple-choice questions with 2 constructed-response assignments, so preparation must cover both content recall and the ability to write extended, well-organized responses. Total appointment time is 3 hours and 15 minutes, which includes 15 minutes for the CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement, leaving 3 hours of testing time; the passing score is 220 and the assessment fee is $109. The OAE Theater (048) case studies are 5 cases and about 3,106 words.
1The Realistic Prop Revolver Before Opening
You are directing a high school production of a contemporary courtroom drama. Ten days before opening, a student actor brings a realistic-looking prop revolver from home for the scene in which the defendant describes the crime.
664 words, about 3 min2A Parent Objects to a Licensed Script
You are directing a high school production of a published play. Two weeks into rehearsal, a parent objects to a scene depicting a teen overdose and a line that uses a slur.
602 words, about 3 min3Practical Lamp, Overloaded Circuit, and a Fire Inspection
You are the technical director for a high school black box theater. The show requires a practical table lamp and a sunrise effect.
622 words, about 3 min4Devised Ritual, Consent, and Individual Grades
You teach Theater I to 24 students. The final unit is a four-week group devising project on ritual and community, scored with a rubric that includes group performance and individual contribution.
616 words, about 3 min5Wheelchair Access, a Raked Stage, and a Dance Break
You are directing a middle school musical in a 350-seat proscenium theater with a raked apron. A student who uses a wheelchair is cast as a featured ensemble member.
602 words, about 3 min