SDIVSL League 3B Individual Events
2022 — NSDA Campus, CA/US
Open Dramatic Intep
Event Description:
Please note: The primary purpose of the event is to demonstrate through interpretation and delivery the student’s comprehensive understanding of selected literature.
Rules:If a rule is violated, indicate such in the space provided, but rank/rate the student as if no rule violation occurred. Do not penalize students - any penalty will be assessed by Tournament Officials.
A. The speech shall be no longer than 10 minutes including introductory and transitional materials. There is no minimum time. There is a 30 second grace period.
B. The title of the selection, name of the author, and appropriate source cites shall be given by the contestant when the selection is introduced.
C. The contestant shall suggest the thoughts, emotions, the ideas and the purposes of the author.
D. The use of notes is highly discouraged and can be considered by the judge as a reason for ranking.
E. No props (the use of something extraneous to the body) or costumes shall be permitted.
Guidelines for Judging:
These are guidelines only, not rules; they should be used only when appropriate to the speech. Keep in mind that there is no requirement that a contestant must use a particular style of delivery. Please use the following questions to help you evaluate each contestant and rank the round:
Selected Literature:
Ö Was the selection effectively edited and easy to follow with transitions in time, character, mood and emotion clearly evident?
Delivery:
Ö Did the speaker use effective oral presentation skills (volume, diction, speed of delivery)?
Ö Did the speaker demonstrate mastery of performance details (voice, facial expression, body language, and movement) to achieve clarity, force and aesthetic effect in recreating the character(s) and situations?
Ö Did the speaker convey an understanding of the mood and emotion of the character(s)?
Ö Did the speaker consistently portray the character(s)?