Shrewsbury Middle School Happy New Year Tournament
2026 — Shrewsbury, MA, MA/US
Multiple Reading
Event Description:
Multiple Reading: A group presentation from a readily accessible single play, prose, children’s literature, movie/TV script, or free verse/poetry program, which challenges 3-8 performers (portraying one or more characters) to create a dynamic story and setting using no props or costumes. Scripts are required for all performers although movement isallowed and one chair for each performer may be used or the performers may choose to stand. Each performer should effectively utilize voice, facial expression, body, gestures and movement to create a dynamic interaction between the group members. As a unit, the performers will respond vocally and physically to each other’s verbal and non-verbal cues without eye contact or physical contact (except during the introduction). All performers are required to provide brief introductory remarks at some point, which at the least must identify the title and author of the work.
Time limit: 7minutes with a 30-second grace period.
Students who speak beyond the time limit plus the grace period may not be ranked 1st.