Drama
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| Dramatic Interpretation: Competitors
select a dramatic piece of literature and memorize it. They perform the
piece in a manner that focuses more on vocal ability than physicality.
Only a minimum of movement is allowed. Time limit: 10 Minutes
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| Humorous Interpretation: Competitors select
a humorous piece of literature and memorize it. They perform the piece
in a manner that focuses more on vocal ability than physicality. Only a
minimum of movement is allowed. Time limit: 10 Minutes
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| Duo Interpretation: Two competitors select a
piece of literature and memorize it. They perform the piece in a manner
that focuses more on vocal ability than physicality. Only a minimum of
movement is allowed. Performers must maintain offstage focus (they may
not look at each other) and must maintain a single character. Time
limit: 10 Minutes
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| Pantomime: One or more competitors create a
scene without any vocalization. Instrumental music may be used. One
chair may be used. Competitors may use costumes or character makeup.
Time limit: 8 Minutes.
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| Solo Acting: A single competitor performs
from a stage or screenplay. Must be a cutting from a script. Actor must
maintain a single character. One chair and one table may be used by the
actor. A minimum of props may be used. No costumes or makeup allowed.
Time limit: 8 Minutes.
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| Duet Acting: Two competitors perform from a
stage or screenplay. Must be a cutting from a script. Actors must
maintain a single character. Two chairs and one table may be used by the
actor. A minimum of props may be used. No costumes or makeup allowed.
Time limit: 10 Minutes.
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| Readers' Theatre: One or more competitors
read from a prepared script. The piece must appear to be read. A minimum
of movement is allowed by the actors, and at no time may an actor move
more that 3' from his/her original position. Actors may perform as more
that one character. Sound effects are allowed. While costumes, props,
and makeup are not allowed in Readers' Theatre, a team may choose to use
a team "uniform" but may not wear anything but tournament
attire. Reading stands may be used. Time limit: 12 Minutes.
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Debate
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| Lincoln / Douglas: Also known as LD, this
debate uses a one-on-one format, with a focus on values. In a
formalized setting, two competitors debate the merits of two different
values as outlined by the resolution. Resolutions change every two
months.
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| Pubic
Forum Debate: Also called PFD, or Ted Turner Debate format,
teams of two debate a currents events topic of public interest.
Topics change each month.
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| Policy: Also called CX, Oxford or Oregon
style debate. In Policy style, teams of two competitors debate the
merits of different policies as outlined in the resolution. Resolutions
remain the same throughout the course of the year.
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Forensics
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| Original Oration: Competitors write a
persuasive speech of their own and memorize it. Time limit: 8-10 Minutes
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| Expository: Competitors write an informative
speech of their own and memorize it. Time limit: 6-8 Minutes
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| Foreign Extemporaneous: Speakers draw a
topic at random on a foreign topic. After a short preparation period,
competitors speak on the topic. No notes are allowed during the
presentation. Time limit: 5-7 Minutes
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| Domestic Extemporaneous: Speakers draw a
topic at random on a domestic topic. After a short preparation period,
competitors speak on the topic. No notes are allowed during the
presentation. Time limit: 5-7 Minutes
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| Extemp. Commentary: In the vein of Andy
Rooney, speakers comment on a topic drawn at random. The topic is one
that is in the popular American mind. Speakers must sit at a desk while
presenting their speech. Time limit: 2-5 Minutes
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