Bentonville West Wild West Invitational

2026 — Centerton, AR/US

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Solo Acting

Event Description:

Criteria:

For a Solo Acting (SA) performance, the student should prepare two (2) contrasting monologues from

published works written for the theatre (play or musical.)

• The combining of multiple characters' lines to create a single monologue is not allowed.
• Monologues should be composed of only one character's lines.
• One (1) chair 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 performer should slate at the start of the performance and include the performer’s name,
• titles of selections being performed (e.g., Hamlet's soliloquy from Hamlet for a Solo Acting entry),
• and the name of the playwrights.Scenes must be presented from memory. Scripts may not be used.
• Time limit is 3 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.