2024 Syllabus - Speech Arts & Drama
Intermediate Division
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:4640 - Intermediate | Live:closed | Virtual:closed |
Improv Group - Four Square
Four performers stand in a square formation and create four different scenes based on suggestions given to each pair as they move around the square. The adjudicator will direct action forwards and backwards.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:4660 - Grades 7 & 8 | 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 |
Sketch Comedy - Group
Perform a comedy skit or sketch. You may use original or published works but must make materials available for the adjudicator. Props and costumes are allowed; however setup time should not exceed 2 min Time limit: 7 min
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:4742 - Grades 9 & up | Live:closed | Virtual:closed |