Norman North Mnemosyne

2022 — Norman, OK/US

5A Monologue

Abbreviation 5A MO
Format Speech
Entry Fee $4.00
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

  1. Monologue is to be defined for purposes of this contest as material from published worthwhile literature in which only one character speaks. Lines performed must be taken from one (1) character's speech(es) and not those of several characters spliced together. Material taken from a recording will not be accepted.

  2. The monologue performance will consist of two (2) contrasting pieces, one humorous and one serious. These selections may or may not center on one theme. Actor versatility and believability within the author's intent will be of prime importance.

  3. Original wording shall be used only for the introduction. A brief introduction shall be presented at the beginning of the program. It shall be designed to prepare the audience favorably for the contrasting materials.

  4. There shall be no spoken transition or conclusion.

  5. Maximum time is not to exceed six (6) minutes.

  6. Properties allowed shall be limited to one chair. Blocking appropriate to the scene is to be allowed.

  7. The cutting must be presented without scenery, special lighting, costuming or sound effects.

  8. A copy from the original published script must be available. This copy must have all lines highlighted if they are to be performed.

  9. All performances must be void of profanity, vulgarity, nudity, obscenity, and hate speech. Use of these may result in lowered ranking or disqualification by the judges and a protest filed with the tournament director.

  10. Verbal prompting from the audience is not allowed.

  11. This is a memorized event. Use of script is prohibited

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Dates & Deadlines

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Tournament Dates Jan 20 to Jan 22 2022
Registration Opens Fri Dec 31 at 11:00 AM
Registration Closes Tue Jan 18 at 5:00 PM
Fees Freeze After Wed Jan 19 at 9:00 AM
Judge Information Due Wed Jan 19 at 5:00 PM
Drop online until Wed Jan 19 at 9:00 AM
Change fees apply after Wed Jan 19 at 9:00 AM

These deadlines are set in Tabroom for technical purposes. Always consult the invitation or tournament notices for official policies about deadlines and procedures.