Rogers Heritage War Eagle Classic
2025 — NSDA Campus, AR/US
Junior Dramatic Song Lyric Interpertation
Event Description:
Dramatic Song Lyric (DSL) is a single performer presents a spoken word interpretation of lyrics of one or more songs.
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Performers must present an introduction that provides the necessary background and relevant context for the speech selection
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Title(s) and lyricist(s) must be stated in the introduction.
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Students must use a manuscript. Scripts must be in a uniform black binder per ACTAA event rules via the Qualifying Document.
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Time limit, inclusive of introduction, is 5 minutes with a 30-second grace period (if the performer goes beyond the 30-second grace period, the performer may not be ranked first). There is no time minimum.
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Note: It is the expectation that performances are the artistic creation of the performer(s). If there is suspicion of plagiarism, please be prepared to cite the source that was copied and consult with the tournament director.