Rogers Heritage War Eagle Classic
2025 — NSDA Campus, AR/US
Prose Interpretation
Abbreviation
PRO
Format
Speech
Entry Fee
$9.00
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
Criteria:
In Prose Interpretation (PRO), students provide an interpretation of one selection with a time limit of five minutes including introduction. Utilizing a single piece of literature, Prose (PRO) can be drawn from works of fiction or non-fiction. Prose corresponds to usual (ordinary/common) patterns of speech and may combine elements of narration and dialogue. Students may not use poetry, nor drama (plays), in this category. Students must use a manuscript.
- An introduction should be presented in a creative manner explaining necessary background of character(s) and selection.
- Title and author must be stated in the introduction.
- Students must use a manuscript. Scripts must be in a uniform black binder per NSDA-event rules adopted by ACTAA via the Qualifying Document.
- The performer may choose to incorporate limited movement into their presentation.
- 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.
- 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.
- All current NSDA manual rules must be followed in the round. All rule violations, with the exception of a time violation, will result in disqualification from the round. Piloted rules will not be applied to the State Tournament.