Kansas Forensics Coaches Invitational

2023 — Buhler, KS/US

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Program Oral Interpretation

Event Description:

From the KSHSAA manual

1. Source: POI is a program of oral interpretation of thematically-linked selections chosen from two or three genres: prose, poetry, drama (plays).

A. At least two pieces of literature that represent at least two separate genres must be used, and competitors are encouraged to devote approximately equal times to each of the genres used in the program.

B. Prose expresses thought through language recorded in sentences and paragraphs: fiction (short stories, novels) and non-fiction (articles, essays, journals, biographies).

C. The title and author of all selections must be verbally identified in either the introduction and/or transitional phrases.

D. Only published printed words may be used. Selections may be taken from published works of humorous or serious literature and shall NOT be transcribed from records, tapes, television, movies, or be the original work of the student or coach. Original material published in a local high school publication such as a newspaper, literary magazine or yearbook is prohibited. In the event of a challenge of material, the coach or sponsor must produce the original or copy of the publication at regional and state festivals or championships.

E. Competitors must have a Work Cited/Biography list of every source included in the performance available at tournaments in the event of a protest.

Contest: The use of a printed manuscript during the performance is required. “Printed” shall be interpreted to mean the printed manuscript, a typewritten copy, or a word processed copy. The use of a printed manuscript on an electronic reading device or tablet computer is allowed.

A. Reading from a book or magazine is not permitted.

B. The intact manuscript may be used by the contestant as a prop, so long as it remains in the contestant’s control at all times.

C. No costumes or props other than the manuscript are permitted.

D. Pictures, graphics, and/or illustrations are considered a visual aid, even if included in the original manuscript, and may not be displayed.

E. The contestant must address the script; however, introduction and transitional material may be memorized.

1. The time limit is ten (10) minutes.

2. Adaptations may be used only for the purpose of transition.

a. Any word changes (to eliminate profane language) and/or additions (for transition) must be indicated clearly in ink. Failure to clearly indicate the addition of words will be subject to disqualification.

b. Changes to the script may only be used for the purpose of transition or to eliminate profane language.

c. Transitions may be used to clarify the logical sequence of ideas. They are not to be used for the purpose of embellishing the humorous or dramatic effect of the literature