KESDA Senior Junior State Tournament
2023 — Georgetown, KY/US
Duo Interpretation
Event Description:
Duo Interpretation
Senior Division
Duo Interpretation is performance by two individuals of a scene or scenes from a published play, novel, short story, or screenplay.
The cutting can be one scene or a selection of scenes linked by brief transitions as necessary to aid flow. The scene as cut and performed by the contestants must adhere to the original intent of the author.
Character focus is offstage. At no time during the performance of the scene should characters make eye contact with each other or have any physical contact.
An original introduction must be included either before the performance or following a short “teaser.” It should state the author and title and provide whatever background information necessary for the audience to follow the action. During the introduction, physical and eye contact between team members is allowed.
This is an interpretation and not an acting event. Bending, stooping, and turning are permissible. Students should not be penalized for minor movement.
Unpublished works are not eligible for competition.
The performance must be in English, though foreign words and phrases may be included.
The competing student and/or school is responsible for securing permission and/or paying royalties to perform the work.
The maximum time limit for Dramatic Interpretation is 10 minutes. There is a 30 second grace period. A contestant who exceeds the time limit must be penalized by a minimum of 1 rank.