This document outlines the performance standards for drama in North Dakota public schools, grades K-12. Four levels of performance are provided for each benchmark by North Dakota educators for K-4, 5-8, and 9-12 grade levels. Level 4 describes advanced proficiency; Level 3, proficiency; Level 2, partial proficiency; and Level 1, novice. The document first defines content standards, benchmarks, performance activity, performance standards, and rubrics. Each grade level is measured by the following standards: (1) Dramatic Literature; (2) Acting; (3) Production; (4) Cultural Context of Drama; (5) Consumer of Theatre; (6) Drama and Human Development; and (7) Drama and Other Disciplines. The document then outlines (in separate sections) performance standards in detail for grades K-4, 5-8, and 9-12. Includes a glossary of theater terms. (BT)