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Forensics State Champions (2018, 2019)
Sweepstake Runners-Up (2016, 2018, 2019, 2022)
Drama, Debate, and Forensics (DDF) online sources:
National Speech and Debate Association
National Catholic Forensics League (NCFL)
EXTEMP SOURCES UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Tabroom (this is used by the NSDA for the National Circuit)
Speechwire (this is used by SE and the State of Alaska DDF)
NSDA Rules and Regulations for Individual Events (PowerPoint)
DUO INTERPRETATION Ten minutes maximum. Two person performance. Selections can come from any source either print, online, recorded or video as long the student has a printed script and as long as the original source is available to the public. Cutting must be from a single source. During the presentation the contestant must name the author and source from which the cutting was made. The presentation is memorized and no book or manuscript may be read in the performance. No physical objects or costumes may be used. Performers will use off-stage focus, meaning they may not look at one another. Also, only the suggestion of touching is permitted.
Duo Interpretation Ballot (SE)
Duo Interpretation Ballot (NCFL)
NSDA DUO SHOWCASE (Duo overview by NSDA coaches)
READERS THEATER
Twelve minutes maximum. A group presentation in which an open script must be used, either in hand or on a lectern. A readers’ theater script may be a compilation of cuttings from multiple sources. Acceptable sources must be generally available to the public. Examples of acceptable sources include: published and printed novels, short stories, plays, screenplays or poetry. Readers may move no further than three feet from their original position. Readers may not touch each other. No props may be used. Sound effects are limited to those sounds that performers may make with their own bodies, scripts or stands. Different styles exist for Readers’ Theater.
Readers Theatre Script (examples):
2022 Readers' Theater
READERS THEATER
Twelve minutes maximum. A group presentation in which an open script must be used, either in hand or on a lectern. A readers’ theater script may be a compilation of cuttings from multiple sources. Acceptable sources must be generally available to the public. Examples of acceptable sources include: published and printed novels, short stories, plays, screenplays or poetry. Readers may move no further than three feet from their original position. Readers may not touch each other. No props may be used. Sound effects are limited to those sounds that performers may make with their own bodies, scripts or stands. Different styles exist for Readers’ Theater.
Readers Theatre Script (examples):
2022 Readers' Theater
Skagway School Duo performances:
2022 Duo Interpretation of Literature: Dear Girl
Readers Theater: "Don't Smoke" (2008)
2019 Duo Interpretation of Literature: Conviction
Readers Theater: Half-Mast (2019 Final Round)
Duo Interpretation of Literature: The Monkey Wrench Gang
Readers Theatre: NO PLACE TO HIDE (2016)
Delaila - Duo Interpretation of Literature (2022)
No Place to Hide (practice)
WHO WILL STOP THE FIRE (2018)
For the Good of Mankind - DUO (2008)
SOLO ACTING
Eight minutes maximum. It must be a cutting from a play, screen play, or performance poetry. Blocking is necessary. A minimum of props is allowed, but no costumes or makeup may be used. One table and one chair must be provided for the actor. Each performer in an acting event must maintain portrayal of only one character, who may suggest other characters within the narrative.
Solo Script
Salome (Full Text)
Salome (Cut Script)
Solo - 2015
PANTOMIME
Eight minutes maximum. Prepared presentation may include recorded instrumental music but no other sound effects or vocalization. Must not be an impersonation. Makeup and costuming are allowed, but not required. One chair per performer is the only prop allowed.
MIME: Stuck in the Elevator with ISIS
MiME (2016)
OTHER DDF VIDEOS (SPECIAL)
Put Down Your Cigarette Rag (w/DELETED SCENES)
Oration
Ten minutes maximum. This event requires an original, factual speech fulfilling the general end of persuading the audience. The speech must be the original work of the student and may not have been used in competition prior to the current season. The current debate subject may not be used. No audiovisual aids will be allowed. A manuscript must be given to the tournament director prior to competition. Not more than 150 words of the speech may be a direct quotation from any other speech or writing and such quotations must be identified in the typewritten copy of the speech supplied at registration. Extensive paraphrasing from other sources is prohibited. NO NOTES ARE ALLOWED.
Tatum Sager's Oration (2022)
DUO - SPEED RUN
Skagway Readers Theater (2019 "Half-Mast")
2019 NSDA Oration
DRAMATIC AND HUMOROUS INTERPRETATION OF LITERATURE
Ten minutes maximum. Selections can come from any source either print, online, recorded or video as long the student has a printed script and as long as the original source is available to the public.. Monologues are acceptable. A cutting must be from a single source. During the presentation the contestant must name the author and source from which the cutting was made. The presentation is memorized and no book or manuscript may be read in the performance. No physical objects or costumes may be used. Actors will utilize stationary blocking to enhance the interpretation.
Dramatic Interpretation of Literature Ballot
Humorous Interpretation of Literature Ballot
DUET ACTING Ten minutes maximum. Two people only. It must be a cutting from a play or screen play. Blocking is necessary. A minimum of props is allowed, but no costumes or makeup may be used. One table and two chairs must be provided for the actors. Each performer in an acting event must maintain portrayal of only one character, who may suggest other characters within the narrative.
EXTEMPORANEOUS COMMENTARY Five minutes maximum. Current national and international topics are selected. The contestant draws three topics, selects one and has twenty minutes to prepare in a monitored area. Only contestants are permitted in the area and contestants may not go elsewhere to prepare, nor talk to each other during the preparation time. The commentary must be delivered seated behind a table or desk. NO NOTES ARE ALLOWED.
Extemporaneous Commentary Ballot
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING Seven minutes maximum. Current national and international topics are selected. The contestant draws three topics, selects one, and has thirty minutes to prepare in a monitored area. Only contestants are permitted in the area and contestants may not go elsewhere to prepare, nor talk to each other during the preparation time. No magazines may be carried to the lectern. NO NOTES ARE ALLOWED.
Extemporaneous Speaking Ballot
National Finals (examples)
2019 NSDA COMMENTARY
Danny Brady's Oration (2018)
INFORMATIVE SPEAKING
Ten minutes maximum. This event requires an original, factual speech fulfilling the general end of informing the audience. The speech must be the original work of the student and may not have been used in competition prior to the current season. The current debate subject may not be used. Audio/visual aids are allowed, though the use of electronic equipment, (defined as anything requiring a power source), live animals, costumes, and/or additional people is prohibited. A manuscript must be given to the tournament director prior to competition. Not more than 150 words of the speech may be a direct quotation from any other speech or writing and such quotations must be identified in the typewritten copy of the speech supplied at registration. Extensive paraphrasing from other sources is prohibited. NO NOTES ARE ALLOWED.
Danny Brady's 2018 Expository Speech
2015 NSDA Humorous Interpretation of Literature
Pictures of Skagway DDF Teams
2022 Skagway State Team
NSDA Dramatic Interpretation (2012)
2020 Skagway Team
2019 Skagway Team
NSDA Extemporaneous Speaking
2018 Skagway Team
Skagway DDF photos
2019 State Championships
2017 Skagway Team
2021 Skagway DDF
Tessa and Callia
2016 Skagway Team
Al Weber and Dominic Rotier
2016 Skagway (Al Weber, Zach Breen, Dominic Rotier)
2009 Skagway Team
2006 DDF
2006 Skagway Team
Emily Jashiki and Caroline Botman
DDF in Sitka (October 2019)
2022 Command Performance
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