Bentonville West Wild West Invitational

2026 — Centerton, AR/US

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Duet Acting

Event Description:

Criteria:

For a Duet Acting (DA) performance, 2 students should prepare a non-musical scene from a published work

written for the theater (play or musical.)

• Duet scenes should be composed of a single scene written for 2 players. Every participant must be actively involved in the scene chosen for performance.
• Two (2) chairs may be safely used during the performance. No other scenic elements or furniture are allowed. "Safely" means that items may be used in a safe manner but should not be used as props (e.g., pushed over, lifted, etc.).
• The performers should slate at the start of the performance and include the performers’ names, title of selection being performed (e.g., Hamlet's soliloquy from Hamlet for a Solo Acting entry), and the name of the playwrights.
• Each participant must be actively involved in the slate and scene chosen for performance.
• Scenes must be presented from memory. Scripts may not be used.
• Time limit is 5 minutes with a 30 second grace period (if the performer goes beyond the time limit, the performer may not be ranked first). There is no time minimum..
• Time begins with the first word or acting beat (if it precedes the first word) of the presentation.
• 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.