About The Performance Standard
Independent evaluation for cruise ship performers
Why This Exists
Most performers never receive clear, structured feedback on how their material is actually evaluated.
Standards are rarely explained. Feedback is limited. Positioning is often unclear.
As a result, performers are left guessing—without a reliable understanding of where they stand or what is required to reach a booking-ready level.
The Performance Standard was created to provide that clarity.
What TPS IS
TPS is an independent evaluation platform designed to reflect how performers are assessed in real-world casting environments.
It is not a coaching service, and it does not guarantee bookings or placement.
The focus is structured evaluation—based on how material is perceived, not how it is intended.
Credibility
The framework behind TPS is based on over two decades of experience working within cruise entertainment, including casting, evaluating, and placing performers across a wide range of production environments.
This experience has informed the criteria used to assess presentation, repertoire, technical execution, and market alignment.
TPS translates that experience into a clear, consistent evaluation system.
Development
TPS was developed by Sam Warshaw, based on direct experience working with performers and within cruise entertainment casting environments.
The platform reflects a practical, real-world perspective on how performers are evaluated—not how they are coached.
What This Is Not
TPS is not a coaching platform, and it does not provide personalized training or ongoing development.
It is not affiliated with any agency or casting company, and it does not guarantee outcomes.
Its purpose is to provide a clear, objective view of how material is likely to be perceived in a professional context.
