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SUMMARY:Ensemble Speech & Drama - [Section 53] Self Devised Performance Small Ensemble: Secondary
DESCRIPTION:Event Name: Self Devised Performance Small Ensemble – Secondary\nLocation: Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood O’Grady Centre\nSection Number: 53 \nGeneral Category Guidelines\n1 piece only to be performed. \nTeachers/Tutors may not perform as a part of any group. \nEach ensemble within a section must consist of different students. Ie. A group of 5 students entered in self devised small ensemble can only perform in one group. If there are two groups from the same school in self devised small ensemble\, they must consist of different students. \nPrompting or assisting from side of stage is not permitted. \nAll Ensemble Drama sections are to be performed from memory. \nScripts may not be included as props\, sets or costumes. \nScripts are to be included via PDF in your registration form. \nScripts that require sound effects must produce sound locally by another student or teacher. 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 etc.) to play any sound effects at the appropriate time. \nPerformances may include languages other than English where it is contextual and therefore\, can be readily understood by an audience. \nUse 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. \nEntrants may bring minimal hand-held props. \nNo set constructions permitted. \nCostumes or theatre blacks may be worn where appropriate. While costuming is an optional requirement\, they MUST adhere to appropriate modesty standards for the age. Costumes must preserve the dignity of the performer. \nSection Specific Guidelines\nPerformer Limit:\n3-10 Performers \nPerformances must not exceed stipulated section duration limits.\nYears 7-10: 4 minutes\nYears 11-12: 5-7 minutes\nPerformances will be stopped at 1 minute over time \nSelf devised scripts need to be original work created by the students. \nSelf devised scripts may take more time to create than the registration close date\, however a genuine attempt must be made to attach an outline of the nature of the performance at point of registration. \nThe piece does not require dialogue dependent on style Eg. Mime \nProvided Equipment\n3 large drama boxes \n5 small drama boxes \nChairs \n1 Small Table \nJudging Criteria:\n\nRealise and sustain role or character\, focus and energy.\nUse of space in the context of the performance style: control\, energy\, spatial awareness.\nAbility to work as an ensemble: control of delivery\, responses to cues\, awareness of rhythms.\nIntegrity\, originality and clarity in analysis\, interpretation and presentation of the chosen material.\nRealisation of a coherent theatrical performance.\nVocal skills appropriate to form: projection\, clarity\, tone\, pitch\, pace.\nStagecraft: understanding of each other\, audience\, entrances and exits.\n\nImmediate Point Deductions:\n\n2 point deduction per 30 seconds over time\, and the performance will be stopped at 1 minute over time.\n2 point deduction for inappropriate material\, costumes or content for a school audience.\n2 point deduction for reading from any material (scripts\, books\, cue cards)\, unless it is used as a prop.\n5 points deducted for script no previously submitted for approval on registration\n100% point deduction for use of any swearing or slurs.
URL:https://eisteddfod.syd.catholic.edu.au/event/ensemble-drama-self-devised-performance-small-ensemble-secondary-05-06-2026/
LOCATION:Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood\, Southern Cross Catholic College\, 17 Comer St\, Burwood\, NSW\, 2134
CATEGORIES:Speech & Drama Ensembles
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SUMMARY:Ensemble Speech & Drama - [Section 54] Self Devised Performance Large Ensemble: Secondary
DESCRIPTION:Event Name: Self Devised Performance Large Ensemble – Secondary\nLocation: Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood O’Grady Centre\nSection Number: 54 \nGeneral Category Guidelines:\n1 piece only to be performed. \nTeachers/Tutors may not perform as a part of any group. \nEach ensemble within a section must consist of different students. Ie. A group of 5 students entered in self devised small ensemble can only perform in one group. If there are two groups from the same school in self devised small ensemble\, they must consist of different students. \nPrompting or assisting from side of stage is not permitted. \nAll Ensemble Drama sections are to be performed from memory. \nScripts may not be included as props\, sets or costumes. \nScripts are to be included via PDF in your registration form. \nScripts that require sound effects must produce sound locally by another student or teacher. 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 etc.) to play any sound effects at the appropriate time. \nPerformances may include languages other than English where it is contextual and therefore\, can be readily understood by an audience. \nUse 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. \nEntrants may bring minimal hand-held props. \nNo set constructions permitted. \nCostumes or theatre blacks may be worn where appropriate. While costuming is an optional requirement\, they MUST adhere to appropriate modesty standards for the age. Costumes must preserve the dignity of the performer. \nSection Specific Guidelines\nPerformer Limit:\n11-20 Performers \nPerformances must not exceed stipulated section duration limits.\nYears 7-10: 4 minutes\nYears 11-12: 5-7 minutes\nPerformances will be stopped at 1 minute over time \nSelf devised scripts need to be original work created by the students. \nSelf devised scripts may take more time to create than the registration close date\, however a genuine attempt must be made to attach an outline of the nature of the performance at point of registration. \nThe piece does not require dialogue dependent on style Eg. Mime \nProvided Equipment\n3 large drama boxes \n5 small drama boxes \nChairs \n1 Small Table \nJudging Criteria:\n\nRealise and sustain role or character\, focus and energy.\nUse of space in the context of the performance style: control\, energy\, spatial awareness.\nAbility to work as an ensemble: control of delivery\, responses to cues\, awareness of rhythms.\nIntegrity\, originality and clarity in analysis\, interpretation and presentation of the chosen material.\nRealisation of a coherent theatrical performance.\nVocal skills appropriate to form:projection\, clarity\, tone\, pitch\, pace.\nStagecraft: understanding of each other\, audience\, entrances and exits.\n\nImmediate Point Deductions:\n\n2 point deduction per 30 seconds over time\, and the performance will be stopped at 1 minute over time.\n2 point deduction for inappropriate material\, costumes or content for a school audience.\n2 point deduction for reading from any material (scripts\, books\, cue cards)\, unless it is used as a prop.\n5 point deduction for script not previously submitted for approval on registration.\n100% point deduction for use of any swearing or “slurs”.
URL:https://eisteddfod.syd.catholic.edu.au/event/ensemble-drama-self-devised-performance-large-ensemble-secondary-05-06-2026/
LOCATION:Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood\, Southern Cross Catholic College\, 17 Comer St\, Burwood\, NSW\, 2134
CATEGORIES:Speech & Drama Ensembles
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SUMMARY:Ensemble Speech & Drama - [Section 56] Scripted Performance Large Ensemble: Secondary
DESCRIPTION:Event Name: Scripted Performance Large Ensemble – Secondary\nLocation: Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood O’Grady Centre\nSection Number: 56 \nGeneral Category Guidelines:\n1 piece only to be performed. \nTeachers/Tutors may not perform as a part of any group. \nEach ensemble within a section must consist of different students. Ie. A group of 5 students entered in self devised small ensemble can only perform in one group. If there are two groups from the same school in self devised small ensemble\, they must consist of different students. \nPrompting or assisting from side of stage is not permitted. \nAll Ensemble Drama sections are to be performed from memory. \nScripts may not be included as props\, sets or costumes. \nScripts are to be included via PDF in your registration form. \nScripts that require sound effects must produce sound locally by another student or teacher. 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 etc.) to play any sound effects at the appropriate time. \nPerformances may include languages other than English where it is contextual and therefore\, can be readily understood by an audience. \nUse 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. \nEntrants may bring minimal hand-held props. \nNo set constructions permitted. \nCostumes or theatre blacks may be worn where appropriate. While costuming is an optional requirement\, they MUST adhere to appropriate modesty standards for the age. Costumes must preserve the dignity of the performer. \nSection Specific Guidelines\nPerformer Limit:\n11-20 Performers \nPerformances must not exceed stipulated section duration limits.\nYears 7-10: 4 minutes\nYears 11-12: 5-7 minutes\nPerformances will be stopped at 1 minute over time \nScripts need to be appropriate for age group and general audience. \nThe piece does not require dialogue dependent on style Eg. Mime \nProvided Equipment\n3 large drama boxes \n5 small drama boxes \nChairs \n1 Small Table \nJudging Criteria:\n\nRealise and sustain role or character\, focus and energy.\nUse of space in the context of the performance style: control\, energy\, spatial awareness.\nAbility to work as an ensemble: control of delivery\, responses to cues\, awareness of rhythms.\nIntegrity\, originality and clarity in analysis\, interpretation and presentation of the chosen material.\nRealisation of a coherent theatrical performance.\nVocal Skills appropriate to form: projection\, clarity\, tone\, pitch\, pace.\nStagecraft: understanding of each other\, audience\, entrances and exits.\n\nImmediate Point Deductions:\n\n2 point deduction per 30 seconds over time\, and the performance will be stopped at 1 minute over time.\n2 point deduction for inappropriate material\, costumes or content for a school audience.\n2 point deduction for reading from any material (scripts\, books\, cue cards)\, unless it is used as a prop.\n5 point deduction for script not previously submitted for approval on registration.\n100% point deduction for use of any swearing or “slurs”.
URL:https://eisteddfod.syd.catholic.edu.au/event/ensemble-drama-scripted-performance-large-ensemble-secondary-05-06-2026/
LOCATION:Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood\, Southern Cross Catholic College\, 17 Comer St\, Burwood\, NSW\, 2134
CATEGORIES:Speech & Drama Ensembles
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SUMMARY:Ensemble Speech & Drama - [Section 55] Scripted Performance Small Ensemble: Secondary
DESCRIPTION:Event Name: Scripted Performance Small Ensemble – Secondary\nLocation: Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood O’Grady Centre\nSection Number: 55 \nGeneral Category Guidelines:\n1 piece only to be performed. \nTeachers/Tutors may not perform as a part of any group. \nEach ensemble within a section must consist of different students. Ie. A group of 5 students entered in self devised small ensemble can only perform in one group. If there are two groups from the same school in self devised small ensemble\, they must consist of different students. \nPrompting or assisting from side of stage is not permitted. \nAll Ensemble Drama sections are to be performed from memory. \nScripts may not be included as props\, sets or costumes. \nScripts are to be included via PDF in your registration form. \nScripts that require sound effects must produce sound locally by another student or teacher. 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 etc.) to play any sound effects at the appropriate time. \nPerformances may include languages other than English where it is contextual and therefore\, can be readily understood by an audience. \nUse 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. \nEntrants may bring minimal hand-held props. \nNo set constructions permitted. \nCostumes or theatre blacks may be worn where appropriate. While costuming is an optional requirement\, they MUST adhere to appropriate modesty standards for the age. Costumes must preserve the dignity of the performer. \nSection Specific Guidelines\nPerformer Limit:\n3-10 Performers \nPerformances must not exceed stipulated section duration limits.\nYears 7-10: 4 minutes\nYears 11-12: 5-7 minutes\nPerformances will be stopped at 1 minute over time \nThe piece does not require dialogue dependent on style Eg. Mime \nProvided Equipment\n3 large drama boxes \n5 small drama boxes \nChairs \n1 Small Table \nJudging Criteria:\n\nRealise and sustain role or character\, focus and energy.\nUse of space in the context of the performance style: control\, energy\, spatial awareness.\nAbility to work as an ensemble: control of delivery\, responses to cues\, awareness of rhythms.\nIntegrity\, originality and clarity in analysis\, interpretation and presentation of the chosen material.\nRealisation of a coherent theatrical performance.\nVocal Skills appropriate to form: projection\, clarity\, tone\, pitch\, pace.\nStagecraft: understanding of each other\, audience\, entrances and exits.\n\nImmediate Point Deductions:\n\n2 point deduction per 30 seconds over time\, and the performance will be stopped at 1 minute over time.\n2 point deduction for inappropriate material\, costumes or content for a school audience.\n2 point deduction for reading from any material (scripts\, books\, cue cards)\, unless it is used as a prop.\n5 point deduction for script not previously submitted for approval on registration.\n100% point deduction for use of any swearing or “slurs”.
URL:https://eisteddfod.syd.catholic.edu.au/event/ensemble-drama-scripted-performance-small-ensemble-secondary-05-06-2026/
LOCATION:Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood\, Southern Cross Catholic College\, 17 Comer St\, Burwood\, NSW\, 2134
CATEGORIES:Speech & Drama Ensembles
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SUMMARY:Ensemble Speech & Drama - [Section 57] Shakespeare Ensemble: Secondary
DESCRIPTION:Event Name: Shakespeare Ensemble – Secondary\nLocation: Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood O’Grady Centre\nSection Number: 57 \nGeneral Category Information:\n1 piece only to be performed. \nTeachers/Tutors may not perform as a part of any group. \nEach ensemble within a section must consist of different students. Ie. A group of 5 students entered in self devised small ensemble can only perform in one group. If there are two groups from the same school in self devised small ensemble\, they must consist of different students. \nPrompting or assisting from side of stage is not permitted. \nAll Ensemble Drama sections are to be performed from memory. \nScripts may not be included as props\, sets or costumes. \nScripts are to be included via PDF in your registration form. \nScripts that require sound effects must produce sound locally by another student or teacher. 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 etc.) to play any sound effects at the appropriate time. \nUse 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. \nEntrants may bring minimal hand-held props. \nNo set constructions permitted. \nCostumes or theatre blacks may be worn where appropriate. While costuming is an optional requirement\, they MUST adhere to appropriate modesty standards for the age. Costumes must preserve the dignity of the performer. \nSection Specific Guidelines\nPerformer Limit:\n3-20 Performers \nPerformances must not exceed stipulated section duration limits.\nYears 7-10: 4 minutes\nYears 11-12: 5-7 minutes\nPerformances will be stopped at 1 minute over time \nThe script must be a work written by William Shakespeare. \nProvided Equipment\n3 large drama boxes \n5 small drama boxes \nChairs \n1 Small Table \nJudging Criteria:\n\nRealise and sustain role or character\, focus and energy.\nUse of space in the context of the performance style: control\, energy\, spatial awareness.\nAbility to work as an ensemble: control of delivery\, responses to cues\, awareness of rhythms.\nIntegrity\, originality and clarity in analysis\, interpretation and presentation of the chosen material.\nRealisation of a coherent theatrical performance.\nEffective interpretation and delivery of Shakespeare’s language\nVocal skills appropriate to form: projection\, clarity\, tone\, pitch\, pace.\nStagecraft: understanding of each other\, audience\, entrances and exits.\n\nImmediate Point Deductions:\n\n2 point deduction per 30 seconds over time\, and the performance will be stopped at 1 minute over time.\n2 point deduction for inappropriate material\, costumes or content for a school audience.\n2 point deduction for reading from any material (scripts\, books\, cue cards)\, unless it is used as a prop.\n5 points deducted for script not previously submitted for approval on registration.\n100% point deduction for use of any swearing or slurs.
URL:https://eisteddfod.syd.catholic.edu.au/event/ensemble-drama-shakespeare-ensemble-secondary-05-06-2026/
LOCATION:Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood\, Southern Cross Catholic College\, 17 Comer St\, Burwood\, NSW\, 2134
CATEGORIES:Speech & Drama Ensembles
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SUMMARY:Ensemble Speech & Drama - [Section 59] Improvised Ensemble: Secondary
DESCRIPTION:Event Name: Improvised Ensemble – Secondary\nLocation: Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood O’Grady Centre\nSection Number: 59 \nGeneral Category Guidelines:\n1 piece only to be performed per entrant group. \nTeachers/Tutors may not perform as a part of any group. \nPrompting (side coaching) or assisting from side of stage is not permitted. \nPerformances may include languages other than English where it is contextual and therefore\, can be readily understood by an audience. \nUse of offensive language will be penalised\, and the performance may be stopped. The content of the improvisation must be appropriate to the age of the performer and for a school age audience. \nTheatre blacks are preferred\, sports uniform will be permitted. School uniform will not permitted. \nSection Specific Guidelines\nPerformer Limit:\n3-6 Performers \nPerformances must not exceed stipulated section duration limits: \nYears 7-12: 3 minutes \nPerformances will be stopped at 30 seconds over time \n  \nA scene performed using the given stimulus. \nTeams will be given a scenario in which they must create that scene/situation for an audience. \nTeams will be given their scenario 15 min before they are called to the stage to prepare and rehearse their scene. \nThe stimulus and skills for performance and improvisation will be scaffolded for the students in a 45 minute workshop (inclusive of warm up time). Sample improvisation topics and scenarios might look like the following eg. the flower shop on Valentine’s day\, buying your first car\, etc. Location and context will be given to help the students for performance planning. \nNo preparation is required prior to participation on the day. Entrants in this section will be given a call time to allow for warm up and the workshop prior to the performance. \nThe bell will ring 30 seconds before the end of performance time to indicate entrants should complete their scene. \nJudging Criteria:\n\nEntertainment – was it engaging for an audience?\nNarrative – does it tell a story and how effectively is this done?\nTechniques:\n\nHow well does it address the challenge?\nDoes it effectively use all members of the ensemble?\nUse of space in the context of the performance style: control\, energy\, spatial awareness.\n\n\nIntegrity\, originality and clarity in analysis\, interpretation and presentation of the stimulus.\nRealisation of a coherent theatrical performance.\n\n  \n\n\nImmediate Point Deductions:\n\n\n\n2 point deduction per 30 seconds over time\, and the performance will be stopped at this time.\n2 point deduction for inappropriate material\, or content for a school audience.\n100% point deduction for use of any swearing or “slurs”.
URL:https://eisteddfod.syd.catholic.edu.au/event/ensemble-drama-improvised-ensemble-secondary-05-06-2026/
LOCATION:Southern Cross Catholic College Burwood\, Southern Cross Catholic College\, 17 Comer St\, Burwood\, NSW\, 2134
CATEGORIES:Speech & Drama Ensembles
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