Road Trippin in El Reno
2025 — El Reno, OK/US
5A Humorous Interpretation
Event Description:
1. Dramatic and humorous interpretation are to be defined as a monologue or material in which persons or characters
other than, or in addition to, the author speak throughout. The material should have sufficient merit to justify careful
study and preparation by the student.
2. Material must be from a single work of published worthwhile literature using the same diction that the author has
used in the original manuscript. Materials taken from a recording will not be accepted.
3. The performance should include an introduction designed to prepare the audience favorably for the material to be
presented.
4. The maximum time including the introduction is not to exceed ten (10) minutes.
5. The cutting must be presented without scenery, special lighting, costume and adjustment of clothing, make-up, sound
effects, props, or furniture.
6. Blocking appropriate to the scene is permitted.
7. This is a memorized event. Use of a script is prohibited.
8. Verbal prompting from the audience is not allowed.
9. All performances must be void of profanity, vulgarity, nudity, obscenity, and hate speech. Use of these may result
in lowered ranking or disqualification by the judges and a protest filed with the tournament director.