NJSDL January Online Speech Festival
2026 — Online / NSDA Campus, NJ/US
Dramatic Interpretation (MS)
Event Description:
Time is 10 minutes with a 30 second grace period.
Using a play, short story, or other published work, students perform a selection of one or more portions of a piece up to 10 minutes in length. With a spotlight on character development and depth, Dramatic Interpretation focuses on a student’s ability to convey emotion through the use of a dramatic text. Competitors may portray one or multiple characters. No props or costumes may be used. Performances must also include an introduction written by the student to contextualize the performance and state the title and author.
Contacts
Gary D YablonGeneral
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