Events
DI
Dramatic Interpretation
Dramatic Interpretation is a 10-minute memorized event that comes from a single source of literature, including but not limited to plays, novels, and short stories. It is a performance that is dramatic in nature that showcases a student’s ability to bring literature to life, conveying characterization and emotional depth.
HI
Humorous Interpretation
Humorous Interpretation is a 10-minute memorized event that comes from a single source of literature, including but not limited to plays, novels, and short stories. It is a performance that is humorous in nature that showcases a student’s ability to bring literature to life, conveying characterization and comedic timing.
POI
Program Oral Interp
Program of Oral Interpretation is a 10-minute event that comes from multiple sources of literature, including but not limited to plays, novels, short stories, news articles, poetry, and blogs. It is an event that uses a small black binder that has the text inside. Students are able to use the binder as a prop, creating visual representations of their environments and characters. Students are creating a social argument by combining literature that has multiple perspectives.
DUO
Duo Interpretation
Duo Interpretation is a 10-minute memorized event that comes from a single source of literature, including but not limited to plays, novels, and short stories. It is a partner performance that requires off-stage focus, translating to students not looking at/touching their partner. This event combines visual and character-driven storytelling.
DUET
Duet Acting
Duet Acting is a 10-minute memorized event that comes from a single source of literature, including but not limited to plays, novels, and short stories. It is a partner performance that allows partners to interact with one another and use two chairs.
PR/PO
Prose/Poetry
Prose and Poetry are non-qualifying events that are offered as consolation events at the state tournament. Each year, the event offered rotates between Prose and Poetry. Both prose and poetry are 7-minute performative reading events, using a small black binder. Prose can come from a single source or multiple sources, as can poetry. Prose must come from sources such as novels and short stories. Poetry must come from sources that are classified as poetry.