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_ Humorous Interpretation
Description:

Humorous Interpretation uses any published selection, either prose, poetry, or dramatic literature, with literary merit and appropriate to the reader (Published means the speech has an ISBN # or Library of Congress #). The cutting should amuse, give enjoyment, or create laughter.


Rules - Selection:

  1. The selection shall not have been taken from record or tape.
  2. A copy of the script must be filed with the Contest Manager before each contest.
  3. Updated copies of the script must be submitted at Subsection, Section, and State levels.
  4. At the State Contest, the student must submit a copy of the script to the Room Manager in the first round.
 

Rules - Performance:

  1. The student should be judged on ability to get and give meaning through the use of vocal and bodily expression.
  2. Poise, vocal and physical delivery, and appropriateness of the selection to the interpreter should be considered.
  3. The use of gestures is optional.
  4. The use of a script is optional, provided it is not used as a prop.
  5. THE MAXIMUM TIME OF PRESENTATION, INCLUDING THE REQUIRED INTRODUCTION, IS EIGHT (8) MINUTES.
 

Mr. Andrew Burklund * asburklund@gmail.com