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DESCRIPTION OF DDF EVENTS
Be
sure to review the event guidelines in the DDF Manual (download from
Resources link) for the latest rules.
Drama
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.
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.
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.
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.
Debate
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.
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.
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.
Forensics
Original Oration: Competitors write a
persuasive speech of their own and memorize it. Time limit: 8-10 Minutes
Expository: Competitors write an informative
speech of their own and memorize it. Time limit: 6-8 Minutes
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
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
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
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
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
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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