2023 Foley Pattern B Events

2023 Foley Pattern B Events

Individual Events Pattern B This pattern contains the standard WSFA pattern

B events (Oratory, Humorous Interpretation, Impromptu and Program Oral Interpretation), Oral Interpretation, Prepared Storytelling, Sales Speaking, and Tall Tales. Students may enter up to two events in this pattern.,

Original Oratory: The speaker shall deliver from memory a persuasive speech, the purpose of most oratories is to convince, stimulate, or move the audience to change beliefs or actions. However, the speaker may simply alert the audience to a danger, strengthen its devotion to an accepted cause or eulogize a person. The speech must not contain more than I50 words of quoted and/or paraphrased material. WSFA and GSL rules will apply. The time limit for this event is 10 minutes with a 30 second grace period. Copies of these rules will be forwarded to any school upon request. [NITOC & TOC BID]

Humorous Interpretation: This event is the same as Dramatic Interpretation except that comedic materials should be used. WSFA and GSL rules will apply. The time limit for this event is 10 minutes with a 30 second grace period. Copies of these rules will be forwarded to any school upon request. [NITOC & TOC BID]

Impromptu: The speaker will be given a choice of three topics in each round and will pick one on which to speak. The time limit for this event, including preparation and presentation, shall not exceed 6 minutes with a 30 second grace period. Time signals must be given. WSFA and GSL rules will apply. Copies of these rules will be forwarded to any school upon request.

Program Oral Interpretation: The purpose of POI is a program of oral interpretation of thematically-linked selections chosen from two or three genres: prose, poetry, drama (plays). At least two pieces of literature that represent at least two separate genres must be used. Unlike the other interpretation events, Program Oral Interpretation may use multiple sources for the program. The title and author of all selections must be verbally identified in either the introduction and/or transitional phrases. Competitors are encouraged to devote approximately equal times to each of the genres used in the program. This distinction pertains to these two or three genres as a whole, not types of literature within a genre (such as fiction/nonfiction). Prose expresses thought through language recorded in sentences and paragraphs: fiction (short stories, novels) and non-fiction (articles, essays, journals, biographies). Poetry is writing which expresses ideas, experience, or emotion through the creative arrangement of words according to their sound, their rhythm, their meaning. Poetry may rely on verse and stanza form.

1. The use of a manuscript during the performance is required. Common practices include the use of a binder or folder. Reading from a book or magazine is not permitted. The intact manuscript may be used by the contestant as a prop, so long as it remains in the contestant's control at all times. No costumes or props other than the manuscript are permitted. Pictures, graphics, and/or illustrations are considered a visual aid, even if included in the original manuscript, and may not be displayed. The contestant must address the script; however, introduction and transitional material may be memorized.

2. The time limit is 10 minutes with a 30-second “grace period.” If there are multiple judges in the round, all must agree that the student has gone beyond the grace period. Should a student go beyond the grace period, the student may not be ranked 1st. There is no other prescribed penalty for going over the grace period. The ranking is up to each individual judge’s discretion. Judges who choose to time are to use accurate (stopwatch function) timing devices. No minimum time is mandated.

3. All literature performed must meet the publication rules of the Association. All online material must first be vetted and approved through the NSDA national office. Approved material and/or sites will be listed on the NSDA website. Song lyrics may be used if the performer has an original, hard copy of the lyrics such as sheet music or a CD jacket. Lyrics may only be used from online sources that appear on the approved websites list.

4. Adaptations may be used only for the purpose of transition. Any word changes (to eliminate profane language) and/or additions (for transition) must be indicated clearly in ink. Failure to clearly indicate the addition of words will be subject to disqualification. Changes to the script may only be used for the purpose of transition or to eliminate profane language. Transitions may be used to clarify the logical sequence of ideas. They are not to be used for the purpose of embellishing the humorous or dramatic effect of the literature. [NITOC & TOC BID]

Oral Interpretation

1. A given round will feature either all poetry or all prose selections.

2. The selection should be literature, either as a single piece, a cutting, or a series of short pieces united by theme or by author. Literature includes all forms of prose or poetry, fiction or non-fiction, except plays and oratorical compositions written to be delivered in real life situations. The author’s words as published in the literature may not be altered for this performance with the exception that cutting is permitted. Any singing must be limited to a maximum of thirty (30) seconds total within the presentation.

3. Since this is to be a reading, the interpreters must use a manuscript.

4. Speakers may not take lines belonging to one character and apply them to a different character in the performance.

5. No costumes or properties may be used.

6. The selection must be delivered from center stage. Movement and gestures, if used, should be appropriate to the selection. Walking is not permitted.

7. The presentation should not exceed 10 minutes, including at most one minute of introduction and transitional material other than the author’s words. Judges may not award first place to any contestant that performs beyond the thirty-second grace period.

8. The Tab room will randomly select either prose or poetry for the first round of competition and then rotate between the two events for all following rounds. [TOC SPEECH BID]

Prepared Story Telling: A single story, anecdote, myth, legend, or incident will be retold without script, books, or props. The time limit for this event is 6 minutes. If a speaker goes over a 30 second grace period, he/she may not be awarded 1st place. There is no minimum time limit. The story may be delivered standing up or sitting down. Gestures or pantomime may be used but the focus must be on the narrative. The retelling must be true to the original tale. The contestant may not add original material or change the content of the story. The contestant is allowed one note card.

Tall Tales: This event should be fun. The competitors and audience should enjoy themselves. The competitor who can tell the tallest tale utilizing all three given words, should win the round. Each speaker will be given three words to incorporate into his/her speech. The competitor will thenhave six (6) minutes to prepare and speak. If the speaker goes over a 30 second grace period,that contestant may not be awarded first place in the round. No minimum time limit.If aspeaker does not incorporate all three words in his/her speech, the speaker will be ranked fifth.

Sales Speaking: The purpose of this event is to sell a singular, legitimate product and may include variations of that product. Contestant must identify brand. “Services” are not considered legitimate products. The actual product (not a model) must be displayed and/or demonstrated. Presentation may be memorized. Notes on one side of a 4 x 6 card may be used, but texts are not permitted. Video /audio aids are optional. In order to demonstrate the function of a product, that product may be put on as the demonstration begins and then removed following the demonstration. The contestant may not wear the product into the room, nor leave it on once the demonstration of that product is concluded. Additional items of clothing that might serve to enhance the visual effect of the product are considered costuming and are prohibited.

Time: 3-7 minutes. Judges may give 3-5 questions at the end.

Time signals: not provided.