District V Drama
2020 — Online, ID/US
Pantomime
Event Description:
General Rules–Acting Events
1. Makeup, costumes, and props are optional and shall not be part of the evaluation. Props are not allowed in pantomime.
2. Ensembles are composed of two actors.
3. Time limits include set-up, intro, performance and strike.
4. Competitors shall receive no outside assistance once the round has started.
5. Presentations may not contain more than 25% singing, except the Musical Theatre category.
6. Props as Weapons
a. The use of real weapons is prohibited.
b. Props that represent weapons must be made out of unpainted, undecorated wood, foam or cardboard and must not have moving parts, sharp points or sharp edges.
c. All props representing firearms must be made out of unpainted, undecorated wood or cardboard.
d. Props that represent weapons must be checked in at the tab desk immediately upon arrival by the coach.
7. Discharge of any type of dispersing machine or pyrotechnic device (i.e., fog machine, flash pot) is prohibited. Violation of this rule will result in immediate disqualification. Airbrush equipment and aerosols may be used during the makeup process under the supervision of the assigned proctor.
8. The performance will be staged for ¾ arena or proscenium with the acting area not larger than 15 feet by 15 feet.
9. Recording of a competitor’s performance in any format, photographs or video, during the rounds is strictly prohibited.
Pantomime
Time Limits: 2-6 min.
1. A pantomime may include one or two contestants.
2. No properties shall be allowed. Intentional use of clothing will be considered use of properties.
3. Pre-recorded instrumental music and/or sound effects may be used.
4. No human vocal sounds, live or recorded, are allowed.
5. With the exception of “OH” and “AH”, all mouthing of words is prohibited.
6. A maximum of three black cubes (16” – 18”) may be used during the performance. The cubes will be made available by the tournament host for each Pantomime room. Cubes may not be intentionally moved once the contestant completes the introduction
7. A printed title and the contestant’s entry code of the presentation must be used only to introduce the piece.
8. Pantomime scripts/routines can be original or adapted from plays, librettos, ballets, film and television scripts, song lyrics and cuttings from literature.