A readily accessible story line from a single play, prose, movie or TV script (monologue or multi-character) delivered by a single student, from text or memory, using no props or costumes. Students should embody character(s) in stance, gesture, movement, facial expressions and vocal quality; striving for believable portrayals. Students are required to provide brief introductory remarks at some point, which at the least must identify the title and author of the work.
TIME LIMIT: 7 Minutes with a 30 second grace period
For the introduction, your goal is to CREATE INTEREST in your selection, and provide context. All interpretation performances should include an original and memorized introduction , written by the student /s and delivered with manuscript closed. The introduction should enhance the interpretation by relating the literature to the audience, providing necessary information about the theme, or otherwise enriching the value of the performance. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Title and author of work.
MUST BE MEMORIZED
EXAMPLE: (for a selection from Wizard of Oz)
Teens today face a loneliness crisis. The US Surgeon General reports an increasing sense of social isolation, with only 16% of teens saying they feel connected to their community. In L Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy a lonely Kansas farm who struggles to belong, embarks on a miraculous journey. On the way, she discovers that at the heart of every journey lies the quest for home— and learns that home isn't just a physical space; it’s about the people we love, the connections we make.
The Intro DOES NOT need to begin your set. It can be very effective to perform a brief segment to establish main idea, give your intro to develop the context, then proceed with the rest of your performance.