Attack on Titan
2026 — Salt Lake City, UT/US
B Humurous Interp
Event Description:
Interpretive Speaking (Interp)
You can leave and save comments for each individual separately and then comments to team as a whole. Please make sure to leave something. You should enter your decision first and then you can update or put in comments later if needed or type as you go.● Speakers will perform a memorized published work (except POI) and essentially “act it out”. They are focused on re-telling the story in anew way. You should look for how well they tell the story, portray each character, and create a good performance.
Interps relies on the performer’s ability to portray one or more characters from a selected piece of literature that explores a story, argument, theme, etc.
● 7-10 minutes with a 30 second grace period.
● Humorous: is designed to test a student’s comedic skills through script analysis, delivery, timing, and character development.Competitors may portray one or multiple characters. No props or costumes may be used.
Rubric
Speech events require you to rank the competitors in your round from 1st to last. 1 being first place. Use the rubric to help with
ranking and feedback.
Skill Score Explanation
Cutting 1 2 3 4 5 Organization of ideas/plot:
Is the storyline easy to follow and understandable?
Is the central theme/argument to be made in the Interpretation clear and developed throughout the piece?
Originality
Does the speaker address a significant topic in a unique, inventive way?
Relatability 1 2 3 4 5
Can the audience relate to the topic? Is the delivery personable? Is the rhetoric of the piece inclusive/appropriate for age level?
Characterization 1 2 3 4 5
Is each character well-developed and relatable?
Does a character’s response seem believable given the situation being portrayed?
Did the selection(s) have distinct and engaging characters?
Did the performance match the genre ( did the performer emphasize poetic elements when performing a Poetry selection, Humorous, Dramatic)?
Blocking/Movement 1 2 3 4 5
Can you tell what the performer is doing in the scene and what character they are playing?
Is the movement motivated by clear objectives/purpose?
Presentation/physical presence 1 2 3 4 5
Is the presenter comfortable and commanding in the space?
Does the presenter’s use of physicality, facial expression, and gestures enhance the performance?
Does the presenter bring the words to life using effective techniques to convey appropriate emotion?
VocalPresentation 1 2 3 4 5
Does the performer's voice align with the type of story/theme/genre?
Does the presenter seem engaged in the literature?
Articulation:
Are the words clearly articulated and understood?
Is volume/pace/inflection appropriately used throughout and effective in articulating the emotion of the text?
Submit ballots on tabroom immediately after round to keep things moving. You can enter comments later.