- Duo Interpretation is for two students.
- Each speaker must portray one of more characters during the presentation.
- Narration may be presented by one or both speakers.
- The speakers may not look at one another or make contact with each other in any way, except during the introduction.
- Either may pivot from side-to-side or turn around, change places, stand with one behind the other, or otherwise move and suggest changes in relationships.
- Material may be humorous, serious, or both.
- The oral interper recreates and shares a selection of material from printed, published source(s) that have literary merit.
- There is no minimum time, but the speaker may not exceed 10 minutes. After a 15-second grace period and an audible STOP, the judge will rank the speaker last.
- The interper must be careful to avoid violating the author’s intent.
- Deletions of words from the original may be made, but words may be added only for transitional purposes.
- The interper must provide an introduction that adequately identifies the title and author of the material.
- During the introduction and throughout the performance, the interper may use vocal, facial, and bodily expression as long as he/she does not detract from the meaning of the material.
- Singing is allowed.
- No props or costumes are allowed.
- Scripts are optional.
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