Interpretation Category: Serious Prose, Poetry, and Drama (5-8 Minutes)
Introduction sets the theme, mood, scene
Distinction between characters (characters should be believable)
May use a script
Prose = published story or novel
Poetry = published poem
Drama = published play
Judged on ability to convey the meaning
Vocal
Facial
Limited bodily expression
Practice Methods
Watch yourself in the mirror
Record yourself
Read it backwards
Go people watching and look for people who talk/move like your character
Insert your introduction into Google Translator and play it. How does it sound?