SUNY Potsdam Invitational

2008 — NY/US

• Invite

Modified Duo

Event Description:

1) The selection, delivered by two students each representing the same member school, must be from a single play, fictional or non-fictional work. A series of poems is permitted. The poetry may be taken from a variety of published sources united by a single poet. The intent is that all materials presented in interpretation events must be available to all members of the league. Lines which are attributed to one character in the published material may not beattributed to another character in the performance. The author's words as published in the literature may not be altered for the presentation with the exception that cutting is permitted. Material being performed at the tournament must match the student’s original script.2) The material may be humorous or dramatic, or may combine both tones, depending on the work selected. Important consideration should be given to the quality of the selection.3) Any part of the literature that a student uses in a Duo Interpretation presentation must follow the rules ofDuo Interpretation.4) The selection must be read.5) The introduction should name the work, the author, and set the theme or the mood. Teasers are permitted.6) Except during introduction and transition, eye contact is aimed only in the audience's direction; focal pointsare to be employed during dialogue; eye contact with specific audience members during narration ispermitted. Pantomime, if used, should be accurate and realistic.7) The selection must begin from the center stage area.8) No props or costumes may be used.9) The two interpreters must effectively utilize pitch, volume, phrasing, vocal quality, tone, articulation,enunciation and fluency to create the characterizations desired. The dialogue between characters should reflect a genuine sense of interaction, not a mechanical exchange of lines. Any singing must be limited to a maximum of thirty (30) seconds total within the presentation.10) Speakers should keep gestures and bodily movement to a minimum. Performers are not allowed to make physical contact with each other during the performance, except during the introduction. Physicalmovement is restricted to performers moving around one another, switching positions, pivoting from side to side or turning around completely. Movement should be limited and suggested rather than exaggerated. Students must remain standing.11) Physically, the characters should react to each other’s verbal and non-verbal expressions but they may not touch each other. Speakers should remain standing.12) Time limits: Maximum - 10 minutes, including introductory and transitional material other than the author's words. Material thus used should be limited to one minute. If the speakers go over a 30 second grace period, those contestants may not be awarded first place. No minimum time.