Individual

Storytelling:  You sit on a stool and tell a story.  It is memorized and the time limit is 5 minutes.  Facial expression and some gestures are involved.

Prose:  You stand and recite a story using a script.  Facial expression and a little gesturing are involved.  The time limit is 6 minutes.

Poetry:  You stand and recite poetry using a script.  Facial expression and a little gesturing are involved.  The time limit is 6 minutes.

Literary Program:  This is a combination of prose and poetry centered around a theme.  A script is used.  Facial expression and a little gesturing are involved.  The time limit is 8 minutes.

Acting:  You act out a portion of a play or a monologue.  Everything is memorized and you can use one chair.  No props or costuming is allowed.  The time limit is 8 minutes.

Public Address:  You present a speech written by someone else.  Facial expressions, some movement, and gesturing are involved.  This is memorized and the time limit is 8 minutes.

Expository Address:  You write and present an informative speech.  Props, costumes, and visual aids can be used.  Everything is memorized and the time limit is 6 minutes.

Reviewing:  You write a review over a book, movie, musical, piece of art, etc... and present your speech.  Visual aids can be used and everything is memorized.  The time limit is 8 minutes.

Original Oratory:  You write and present a speech that is designed to persuade or inspire.  Everything is memorized and the time limit is 8 minutes.

Improvisation:  You walk into the performance room and draw 2 situations and 3 characters.  You then have 3 minutes to come up with a performance that combines 2 of the characters and 1 of the situations.  You prepare and perform in front of the judge(s) and the time limit is 5 minutes.

Spontaneous Speaking:  You study up on current events, sports, school topics, and more.  You walk into the performance room and draw 3 topics.  You then have 3 minutes to come up with a speech that takes a stand on 1 of the issues.  The time limit of your speech is 5 minutes.

After Dinner Speaking:  You write and present a speech that is designed to entertain a specific audience.  Your speech should include wit and humor.  Everything is memorized and the time limit is 5 minutes.

Radio News Announcing:  You walk into the prep room and get your materials.  You then have 30 minutes to put a presentation together that includes news, sports, weather, and a commercial.  You then present in a room separate from the judge and audience.  You will be given a news flash at some point in your presentation that will have to be included in your presentation.  Your presentation must fall between 4 and 5 minutes.

Solo Musical Theatre:  You perform a song.  There is singing and acting involved.  Everything is memorized and the time limit is 5 minutes.