Newton South

2008 — MA/US

Impromptu

Abbreviation IM
Format Speech
Entry Fee $5.00
Entry 1 competitors per entry
Sample Ballot Download

Event Description:

Impromptu topics may include proverbs, abstract words, events, quotations or famous people. The student must prepare and deliver a speech about the topic with minimal prep time and no notes, props or costumes. On the speaker’s turn, he/she will select three topics from an envelope, choosing one of them to perform. After the choice is made the judge begins to time the event. The contestant has a total of 6 minutes to prepare and deliver his/her presentation. The time may be divided up as the contestant chooses. (Ex: 2 minutes prep, 4 minutes speaking). No notes, props or costumes shall be used during presentation.

Time: No minimum, 6 min max, 30 second grace period.