Large Group Speech Categories

Choral Reading - a group of 2 to 15 students perform a collection of works with an emphasis on ensemble reading (may include singing).  Facial expression and vocal blend are important. Length: up to 15 minutes with scripts.

Ensemble Acting - two to six students act out a scene from a play or book.  A table and chairs are the only props allowed, and no costumes or makeup is permitted. Length: up to 15 minutes memorized.

Group Improvisation - two to five students are given a situation and improvise a scene with limited preparation time.  Creativity, working together, and character development are essential. Length: 3-5 minutes without scripts.

Group Mime - A group of 2 to 6 students act out a situation or story with their bodies, no talking is allowed.  Music is allowed, but mime makeup is not permitted. Length: 7 minutes, no dialogue.

Musical Theatre - two to eight students perform song(s) and scene(s) from a musical.  A table and chairs are the only props allowed, and no costumes or makeup is permitted. Length: up to 10 minutes memorized.

One Act Play - a group of two or more students perform one act of a play on the stage.  Costumes, makeup, props and sets are permitted. Length: up to 35 minutes memorized.

Radio Broadcasting - a group of up to 8 students gather, edit, and organize a radio broadcast which includes news, sports, and weather.  The performance is pre-recorded. Length: between 5-6 minutes with scripts.

Readers Theatre - a group of between 2 and 15 interpret a dramatic work or piece of literature with an emphasis on body and vocal expression. Length: up to 25 minutes with scripts.

Short Film - A group of between 2 and 15 students create an original film of no more than five minutes.  Length: up to 5 minutes memorized. The performance is pre-recorded.

Solo Mime - You act out a story or situation with your body and facial expression, no talking allowed. Music is allowed, but mime makeup is not permitted. Length: 5 minutes, no dialogue.

Television News - a group of 2-15 students gather, edit, and organize a news broadcast which includes news, sports, and weather.  The performance is pre-recorded and requires on and off camera positions. Length: max of 10 minutes with scripts.