A ten- minute memorized presentation of a comic or entertaining selection of literature conveyed through character voices, movement, and facial expressions presented by the student. Author’s intent may be manipulated within reason. The purpose is to make people laugh. Examples: “Snow Sort of White,” “Crush,” “Sorry To Bother You,” or “9-5 by Dolly Parton.”
Rules:
The oral interper recreates and shares a selection of material from printed, published source(s) that has (have) literary merit.
There is no minimum time but the speaker may not exceed 10 minutes
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 source(s)
If the interper uses a teaser from the selection in the introduction, that teaser is part of the selection and is subject to the rules of the event.
When an interper is using multiple vignettes, multiple introductions may be used.
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.
A student may not use a cutting from a work of literature the student used in Regional or State Tournament competition in any previous contest year. A student entered in two events may not use the same selection of literature in both events.
No props or costumes are allowed.
Scripts are optional.
Event Checklist:
Notebook and pencil (optional) for reflections
Try to know who you are competing against in your round
Figure out what room you will be performing in
Some Tips From People Who Have Excelled in this Event:
It was terrifying, but, you're naturally funny. Let the audience see your comedic side. One person is bound to laugh when the joke really isn't funny (They might think it makes them look better to the judge...I really don't know).
- Chris Rivera
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