2024 Syllabus - Speech Arts & Drama
Elementary
Drama - Concert Performance
Perform one Monologue from a published play or anthology of Monologues, one Narrative Poem, and one selection of Prose or Lyric Poetry (or one of each, if time permits). Please read the instructions for Narrative and Lyric Poetry carefully before selecting and preparing your poems. Time limit: 20 min
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
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| Class:4610 - Elementary (ages 11-12) | Live:closed | Virtual:closed |
Improv - TV Channels
Imagine the adjudicator is watching different TV channels, switching back and forth. For solo classes, the performer portrays different characters, changing roles each time the adjudicator announces a new "tv program" such as Weather Report, Dance Competition or Toothpaste Commercial. For group classes, any number of performers can participate in each channel by tagging or adding in performers. Time limit: 7 min
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:4638 - Beginner / Elementary | Live:closed | Virtual:closed | |
| Class:4640 - Intermediate | Live:closed | Virtual:closed |
Improv with Props
The adjudicator gives an object (i.e. egg beater, remote control, bar of soap) to each solo performer or group. Competitors improvise a scene based on the object they receive. Preparation time: 2 min Performance limit: 5 min
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:4670 - Senior | Live:closed | Virtual:closed |
Monologue - other than Shakespeare
Perform a Monologue of your own choosing from memory. There are three types of dramatic Monologues: Monologues that address an audience directly; Soliloquies spoken as if the character is alone (revealing inner thoughts); and Speeches directed at another character. If you perform a Speech, you may have another person on stage with you; however, your performance will be the only one evaluated. Time limit: 5 min
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:4703 - Elementary | Live:closed | Virtual:closed |
Storytelling
Select a folk tale or fairy tale that you would like to tell and decide who your audience will be -- children, teenagers or adults. Edit the story for length then retell the story in your own words from a standing or sitting position. Provide your text along with the original story for the adjudicator. Time limit: 8 min
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:4767 - Elementary | Live:closed | Virtual:closed |