Rocktown Showdown presents the Wizarding Words Cup

2025 — Little Rock, AR/US

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Readers Theatre

Event Description:

Criteria:

Readers Theatre (RT) is a group event consisting of at least three (3) competitors performing a piece together selected from a literary form of prose, poetry, drama, essay, diaries, journals, a composite script based on a variety of sources, or may be an original work. Readers may not touch at any time during the performance. Readers must provide off-stage focus during the entire performance.

• Performers must present an introduction that provides the necessary background and relevant context for the speech selection.
• Title and author must be stated in the introduction.
• Students must use a manuscript. Scripts must be in a uniform black binder per ACTAA event rules via the Qualifying Document.
• Only one chair per performer may be used.
• Time limit, inclusive of introduction, is 10 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 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.