Newton South High School

2011 — MA/US

Storytelling

Abbreviation ST
Format Speech
Entry Fee $5.00
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

A single published, printed story, anecdote, tale, myth or legend must be retold without notes or props. The maximum time is 5 minutes (30 sec grace), but the story may be briefer without penalty. Any introduction must be included within the 5 minute time limit. The delivery must be extempore, not read. The story may be delivered standing or seated. Gestures, pantomime and characterization may be used with restraint, but the focus must be on the narrative. The retelling must be true to the original tale. The contestant may not add original material or materially change the content of the story. The theme is "Fairy tales."