EvANDER Virtual Extravaganza
2022 — NSDA Campus, WY/US
Humor
Event Description:
These instructions will appear on all judge ballots for Humor:
Time Limit:
5-10 minutes with a 30 second grace period (Anything over results in the student being scored one rank less than they would have been otherwise).
Description of Event:
Humorous Interpretation is a performance of a short skit cut from a part of published literature. The student should perform either a monologue or a piece with multiple characters. The piece should also include an intro which details the author, title of piece, and a sneak peak into the piece. The piece must be completely memorized. The competitors cannot use props or costumes.
Keep your eyes out for these things (and laugh if you feel it!):
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Effective introduction
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Appropriateness of content
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Character distinction
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Voices (Diction, articulation, pronunciation, emphasis, etc.)
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Emotion
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Memorization
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Strong storyline
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Humor (yes, you can laugh)
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Staging