Individual Events Descriptions

DESCRIPTIONS OF INDIVIDUAL EVENTS:

Acting - a student acts out a monologue from a play, serious or humorous. Only a single chair may be used.

Length: up to 8 minutes memorized

After Dinner Speaking - a student writes and delivers a humorous speech intended for a particular audience.

Length: up to 5 minutes memorized with notes not to exceed 50 words on a notecard

Expository Address - a student writes and delivers an informative speech on a topic of interest.

Length: up to 6 minutes memorized with notes not to exceed 50 words on a notecard

Improvisational Acting - a student draws characters and a situation and acts out a scene with limited preparation.

Length: up to 5 minutes imagination needed

Literary Program - a combination of prose and poetry is presented on a theme. Facial and vocal expression are key.

Length: up to 10 minutes with script

Original Oratory - a student writes and delivers a persuasive speech on a topic of interest. A lectern may be used.

Length: up to 8 minutes memorized with notes not to exceed 50 words on a notecard

Poetry/Prose - a student interprets works of either poetry or prose. Interpretation and expression are essential.

Length: up to 6 minutes with script

***NOTE: We can have THREE of EACH of these.***

Public Address - a student selects a speech originally delivered by another, communicating the intent of the author.

Length: up to 8 minutes memorized with notes not to exceed 50 words on a notecard

Radio News - a student prepares a news program with PROVIDED news copy in 30 minutes. A speaker system is used with the audience located in another room, while the student reads the created script.

Length: between 4-5 minutes with script

Literary Review - a student writes and delivers a critical analysis of a book, movie, video game, or any other media.

Length: up to 8 minutes memorized with notes not to exceed 50 words on a notecard

Solo Musical Theatre - a student performs one song from a musical using recorded music. A single chair may be used. Length: up to 5 minutes memorized

Spontaneous Speaking - a student draws a contemporary issue topic to speak about with 3 minutes of preparation. Research is important in this category.

Length: up to 5 minutes

Storytelling - a student tells a children's story with facial and body expression. You must be seated the entire time.

Length: up to 5 minutes memorized