Event Name: Dramatic Monologue
Location: Southern Cross Burwood – Drama Studio
Section Number: 61
Section Guidelines:
Time stipulations – Performances must not exceed:
Year 3-6: (Ages 7-12) 3 minutes
Year 7-10: (Ages 12-16) 4 minutes
Year 11-12:(Ages(16-18) 5-7 minutes
If a section is merged across year levels/age, entrants must adhere to the specific time stipulation of their year level/age.
1 piece only to be performed.
All Drama sections are to be performed from memory unless otherwise stated. No prompting allowed. Scripts may not be included as props, sets or costumes. Scripts/Text are to be included via PDF in your registration form. Changes to script after the registration close date are subject to point penalties.
Repertoire can be from plays, comedy stand up, movies, etc., or of your own devising. Performances coming from scripted material must be an interpretation, not a recreation, of a script.
Performances that require sound effects must produce sound locally. Entrants will be required to provide their own playback unit (ie. phone, laptop etc.) for any sound effects required. A cable will be provided front of stage, and it is the responsibility of the entrant to provide their own assistant (staff, teacher, parent etc.) to play any sound effects at the appropriate time.
Performances may include languages other than English where it is contextual and therefore, can be readily understood by an audience. Translations must be provided as part of the submitted script PDF.
Mime and Physical Theatre routines are very welcome, but these must be scripted – you must provide the outline of your piece with specific intentions of blocking. Performance may be physical with no or little dialogue but must be narrative and character driven and not pure dance.
Use of offensive language will be penalised, and the performance may be stopped. The content of the script must be appropriate to the age of the performer and for a school age audience.
Entrants may bring minimal hand-held props.
No set constructions permitted.
Costumes may be worn where appropriate, however, theatre blacks are preferred. While costuming is an optional requirement, they MUST adhere to appropriate modesty standards for the age. Costumes must preserve the dignity of the performer.
Provided Equipment
3 large drama boxes
5 small drama boxes
Chairs
1 Small Table.
Judging Criteria:
- Interpretation of the script.
- Realise and sustain role or character, focus and energy.
- Manipulations of dramatic elements that could include: role, character, tension, energy, situation, space, time, structure, language, moment, atmosphere, belief and symbol.
- Engaging for an audience.
- Clear vocal and movement skills appropriate to form: projection, clarity, tone, pitch, pace.
- Developing and sustaining characters’ emotional and physical life, commitment and belief.
Immediate Point Deductions:
- 2 point deduction per 20 seconds over time.
- 2 point deduction for imitation of a performer in place of interpretation.
- 2 point deduction for inappropriate costume choice.
- 5 Point deduction for script not provided or provided after the close of registration.
- 100% point deduction for use of any swearing or “slurs”