Bishop Kelley Comet Challenge
2026
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Tulsa,
OK/US
5A Monologue
Abbreviation
5MO
Format
Speech
Entry Fee
$4.00
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
OSSAA MONOLOGUE BALLOT
Monologue
*1. Monologue is to be defined for purposes of this contest as material from published worthwhile literature in which only one character speaks. Lines performed must be taken from one (1) character's speech(es) and not those of several characters spliced together. Material taken from a recording will not be accepted.
*2. The monologue performance will consist of two (2) contrasting pieces, one humorous and one serious. These selections may or may not center on one theme. Actor versatility and believability within the author's intent will be of prime importance.
*3. Original wording shall be used only for the introduction. A brief introduction shall be presented at the beginning of the program. It shall be designed to prepare the audience favorably for the contrasting materials.
*4. There shall be no spoken transition or conclusion.
5. Maximum time is not to exceed six (6) minutes.
6. The cutting must be presented without scenery, special lighting, costume and adjustment of clothing, make-up, sound effects, props, or furniture (other than one simple chair furnished by the student or host school and the chair may be used as a prop). The use of a chair is optional.
7. 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.
8. Verbal prompting from the audience is not allowed.
9. This is a memorized event. Use of script is prohibited.
10. In the event of protests regarding material, consult 7C on SPE7.
