Test Tournament to Teach Ballots
2021 — ONline, SC/US
Duo Interp
Event Description:
Duo Interpretation, Varsity
NFL Description and excerpts from the National Ballot: This is a two-person category in which the selection may be either humorous or dramatic in nature. Each of the two performers may play one or more characters, so long as performance responsibility in the cutting remains as balanced as possible. If the selection is prose or poetry and contains narration, either or both of the performers may present the narration. Focus may be direct during the introduction [the performers may look at each other] but must be indirect [offstage] during the performance itself. Performers may not touch. All other rules are the same as Dramatic Interpretation.
Time Limit: 10 minutes, with a 30 second grace period. (Presentations that exceed the grace period may not receive first place in the round. Any other penalty is at the judge’s discretion.)
While Duo Interpretation is ordinarily a memorized event, at this early tournament both varsity and novice competitors may use manuscripts. Do not penalize or reward students based purely on memory.
Duo Interpretation must be prerecorded at this tournament. Since states, school districts, schools, and family differ when it comes to standards of social distancing, we are requiring all duo participants fill out a form, to be signed by coaches and parents, stating that the duo video was created in compliance with all policies set by the district or governing body of the competing school and with the express permission of the duo competitors’ legal guardians.
We ask that judges be flexible when evaluating duo formats. Some duos might be recorded at school, some at home. In some cases, students might be performing outside and six feet apart. In other cases, students might send the recording of a Zoom meeting. Please remember that students are trying to navigate new technology, district policies, and standards of safe conduct. Be generous with them.