Individual Events Descriptions

Acting

• • A student acts out a monologue from a play, serious or humorous. Only a single chair may be used. Up to 8 minutes. Memorized.

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After Dinner Speaking

• • A student writes and delivers a humorous speech intended for a particular audience. Up to 5 minutes. Memorized with notes not to exceed 50 words on a notecard.

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Expository Address

• • A student writes and delivers an informative speech on a topic of interest. Up to 6 minutes. Memorized with notes not to exceed 50 words on a notecard.

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Improvisational Acting

• • A student draws characters and situations and acts  out a scene with limited preparation. Up to 5 minutes. Not Memorized and Improvised.

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Literary Program

• • A combination of prose and poetry is presented on a theme. Facial and vocal expression are key. Up to 10 minutes. With script.

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Original Oratory

• • A student writes and delivers a persuasive speech on a topic of interest. A lectern may be used. Up to 8 minutes. Memorized with notes not to exceed 50 words on a notecard.

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Poetry/Prose

• • A student interprets works of either poetry or prose. Interpretation and expression are essential. Up to 6 minutes. With a script.

  • Poetry Example, Prose Example

Public Address

• • A student selects a speech originally delivered by another, communicating with the intent of the author. Up to 8 minutes. Memorized with notes not to exceed 50 words on a notecard.

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Radio News Announcing

• • A student prepares a news program with given news copy in 30 minutes. A speaker system is used with the audience located in another room. Between 4-5 minutes. With script.

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Review

• • A student writes and delivers a critical analysis of a book, movie, video game, or any other media. Up to 8 minutes. Memorized with notes not to exceed 50 words on a notecard.

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Solo Musical Theatre

• • A student performs one song from a musical using recorded music. A single chair may be used. Up to 5 minutes. Memorized

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Spontaneous Speaking

• • A student draws a contemporary issue topic to speak about with 3 minutes of preparation. Research is important in this category. Up to 5 minutes. Improvised

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Storytelling

• • A student tells a story with facial and body expression. A stool may be used. Up to 5 minutes. Memorized.

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