Abbeville High School SpeechDebate Tournament
2019 — Abbeville, LA/US
Duo Reading
Event Description:
Duo Reading is a paired performance. Students must read from a work of literary merit. Material from more than
one source is not allowed. Adaptations should be for the purpose of continuity only. No props or costumes are
allowed. Each reader must hold a manuscript and read while maintaining a reasonable balance of eye contact with
the script. Students are not allowed to look at one another except during the introduction and should maintain a
general focus toward the audience. There should be limited movement. The readers must remain standing and
assume a body stance appropriate to the character being portrayed. Students may represent multiple characters, and
one or both partners may read narration. While singing is permitted, it should not be excessive or dominate the
performance. The performance must begin from the center stage area. The introduction must be one composed by
the contestants and should name the work and author.