Abbeville High Speech Tournament
2026 — Abbeville, LA/US
Novice DUO
Abbreviation
NDUO
Format
Speech
Entry Fee
$20.00
Entry
2 competitors per entry
Event Description:
Duo Reading is a paired performance. Students must read from a work of literary merit. Material from more than one source is not allowed. Adaptations should be for the purpose of continuity only. No props or costumes are allowed. Each reader must hold a manuscript and read while maintaining a reasonable balance of eye contact with the script. Students are not allowed to look at one another except during the introduction. Students may not intentionally touch. While singing is permitted, it should not be excessive or dominate the performance. The performance must begin from the center stage area. The introduction must be one composed by the contestants and should name the work and author.