Laurel Locomotive Invitational Tournament
2021 — Laurel, MT/US
Spontaneous Oral Interp
Event Description:
When all speakers have assembled, send all but the first contestant out of the room. Give the first speaker a copy of the text to be presented. Each speaker will set his/her timer for 5:01 for preparation time. When the timer sounds off the contestant will reset the timer to 5:01 and begin speaking. Contestants do not have to use their entire preparation time. When each speaker has concluded his/her presentation, the next contestant will be admitted and will follow the same procedure. Do not allow any contestant who has presented or student observers to leave the room before the end of the round. Contestants must read the entire selection as presented. The selection may be presented with an original, extemporized introduction. Competitors may not write presentation notes. The manuscript must be held in hand. Binders may not be used as a prop. Hand and foot movements are allowed. Singing is permitted. The mechanics of speech must be observed faithfully – poise, quality and use of voice, reading fluidity, vocal emphasis, variety and enunciation. In addition, the contestant must strive to interpret the full meaning of the text and be able to carry the interpretation over to the audience.