SPEECH and DRAMA SECTIONS – Thursday 14^th June to Tuesday 19^th June 2012

CONVENER:	ENTRY FEES:
Rosie Tucker	Solos:	$4.00 per item
PO Box 1515	Choirs:	$10.00 per choir
Kingscliff NSW 2487	Duos and Group Dramas:	$2.00 per competitor
Mob: 0417 229 049	J.J.Richards Scholarship:	$10.00 per person

***ALL enquiries to Kay Robinson: 07 5590 5723 Mob: 0419 655 900 Entries close Friday 9^th March 2012

speech and drama Regulations

1. ADJUDICATOR’S REQUIREMENTS:

A copy of OWN CHOICE items must be provided to the Secretary/Convener/Front of House prior to the session, clearly marked with SECTION number and COMPETITOR number.

2. COMPETITORS:

a) Competitors must mark their names off at the front desk prior to the appropriate session.

b) All sections are OWN CHOICE.

c) All pieces, except Prose Reading and Sight Reading, are to be performed from memory.

d) A copy of memorised items, clearly marked with SECTION number and COMPETITOR number, must be provided to the Secretary/Convenor prior to the session.

e) Novice is for competitors who have never received a 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd place in ANY Speech/Drama section at ANY eisteddfod/festival to date.

f) Competitors entered in ‘Novice Humorous’ are NOT eligible for ‘Humorous’.

g) Presentations are NOT to be costumed nor acted, except for DRAMA sections.

h) J.J.Richards Memorial Scholarship – see Section 1600.

3. SCHOLARSHIPS:

J.J.Richards Memorial Scholarship (1600) – Perpetual Trophy and $1,000.

4. SIGHT READING

Practice times: 8-12 years = 30 seconds 13-15 years = 1 minute

Adjudicator to supply 2 copies.

5. TEACHERS:

Please check REGULATIONS page re ENTRIES.

ie: 1) Separate Entry Forms for EACH competitor.

2) Correct section for age as at closing date (Friday 9^th March 2012).

3) Time limits.

4) Closing Date for entries.

6. TROPHIES

All trophies are to be returned to Annette Simpson – 16 Myrtle Street, Murwillumbah, NSW 2484 by Entry Closing Date – Friday 9^th March 2012.

Trophies and Awards not listed in the Speech and Drama Schedule following:

Murwillumbah Central Rotary Most Outstanding Competitor Kay Robinson Most Promising Competitor - 7 Yrs Trophy

Halpin Family Trophy and $750 – Speech Lydia Pender Most Promising Competitor – 8 Yrs Trophy

Southern Cross Credit Union Runner Up Trophy and $250 Glynn Family Most Promising Competitor – 9 Yrs Trophy

Murwillumbah Chamber Of Commerce Trophy St James Banora Pt Most Promising Competitor–10 Yrs Trophy

Most Promising Tweed Valley Competitor Trophy and $150 Mt St Patrick Most Promising Competitor – 11Yrs Trophy

Tweed Theatre Co. Encouragement Award – Trophy and $200 St Anthony’s Most Promising Competitor – 12 Yrs Trophy

Murwillumbah Theatre Company Senior Drama Trophy and $200 Diamontime Most Promising Competitor – 13 Yrs Trophy

Alison Janes Trophy presented to Most Outstanding Competitor Kay Robinson Most Promising Competitor – 14 Yrs Trophy

in each age group Lorene Baker Most Promising Competitor – 15 Yrs Trophy

Age Group Most Outstanding Competitor Trophy: Competitors must enter in all sections within the age group.

Most Promising and Most Outstanding trophies are awarded at the discretion of the Adjudicator.

Section Category Maximum Time Limit

6 Years & Under

601 HUMOROUS VERSE – optional costume 1 ½ Mins

602 NURSERY RHYME / CHARACTER RECITAL – optional costume 1 ½ Mins

603 MIME – no music nor character costume 1 ½ Mins

604 POEMS IN PAIRS – no costume nor props 1 ½ Mins

Section Category Maximum Time Limit

7 Years

701 VERSE SPEAKING – NOT HUMOROUS 1 ½ Mins

702 MEMORISED PROSE 1 ½ Mins

703 HUMOROUS VERSE – optional costume 1 ½ Mins

704 NOVICE HUMOROUS VERSE – see COMPETITORS c), page 6 1 ½ Mins

705 MIME – no music nor character costume 1 ½ Mins

706 DRAMA 1 ½ Mins

707 POEMS IN PAIRS – no costume nor props 1 ½ Mins

8 Years

801 VERSE SPEAKING – NOT HUMOROUS 2 Mins

802 MEMORISED PROSE 2 Mins

803 HUMOROUS VERSE 2 Mins

804 NOVICE HUMOROUS VERSE – see COMPETITORS c), page 6 2 Mins

805 MIME – no music nor character costume 2 Mins

806 DRAMA 2 Mins

807 SIGHT READING – 10 lines 2 Mins

808 POEMS IN PAIRS – no costume nor props 2 Mins

9 Years

901 VERSE SPEAKING – NOT HUMOROUS 2 Mins

902 MEMORISED PROSE 2 Mins

903 HUMOROUS VERSE 2 Mins

904 NOVICE HUMOROUS VERSE – see COMPETITORS c), page 6 2 Mins

905 MIME – no music nor character costume 2 Mins

906 DRAMA 2 Mins

907 SIGHT READING – 10 lines 2 Mins

908 POEMS IN PAIRS – no costume nor props 2 Mins

10 Years

1001 VERSE SPEAKING – NOT HUMOROUS 2 Mins

1002 MEMORISED PROSE 2 Mins

1003 HUMOROUS VERSE 2 Mins

1004 NOVICE HUMOROUS VERSE – see COMPETITORS c), page 6 2 Mins

1005 MIME – no music nor character costume 2 Mins

1006 DRAMA 2 Mins

1007 SIGHT READING – 10 lines 2 Mins

1008 POEMS IN PAIRS – no costume nor props 2 Mins

10 Years & Under

1009 DUOLOGUE – Enter BOTH names on Entry Form. 2 Mins

11 Years

1101 VERSE SPEAKING – NOT HUMOROUS 2 ½ Mins

1102 MEMORISED PROSE 2 ½ Mins

1103 HUMOROUS VERSE 2 ½ Mins

1104 NOVICE HUMOROUS VERSE – see COMPETITORS c), page 6 2 ½ Mins

1105 MIME – no music nor character costume 2 ½ Mins

1106 DRAMA 2 ½ Mins

1107 SIGHT READING – 10 lines 2 ½ Mins

1108 DUOLOGUE – Enter BOTH names on Entry Form. 2 ½ Mins

12 Years

1201 VERSE SPEAKING – NOT HUMOROUS 2 ½ Mins

1202 MEMORISED PROSE 2 ½ Mins

1203 HUMOROUS VERSE 2 ½ Mins

(12 Years’ sections continued next page.)

Section Category Maximum Time Limit

(12 Years’ sections continued.)

1204 NOVICE HUMOROUS VERSE – see COMPETITORS c), page 6 2 ½ Mins

1205 MIME – no music nor character costume 2 ½ Mins

1206 DRAMA 2 ½ Mins

1207 SIGHT READING – 10 lines 2 ½ Mins

1208 DUOLOGUE – Enter BOTH names on Entry Form. 3 Mins

1209 DUO MIME – no costumes nor props, music optional. Enter BOTH names on Entry Form. 3 Mins

12 Years & Under

1210 GROUP DRAMA – minimum 3, maximum 6 performers. Script MUST be provided. 3 Mins

1211 GROUP POEM – minimum 3, maximum 6 performers. Script MUST be provided. 3 Mins

1212 GROUP MIME – minimum 3, maximum 6 performers. No costumes nor props, but music optional 3 Mins

13 Years

1301 VERSE SPEAKING – NOT HUMOROUS 3 Mins

1302 PREPARED PROSE READING 3 Mins

1303 HUMOROUS VERSE 3 Mins

1304 MIME – no music nor character costume 3 Mins

1305 DRAMA 3 Mins

1306 SIGHT READING – ½ page text 3 Mins

13 Years & Over

1307 DUOLOGUE – Enter BOTH names on Entry Form. 4 Mins

1308 GROUP DRAMA – minimum 3, maximum 6 performers. Script MUST be provided. 4 Mins

1309 DEVISED GROUP DRAMA – minimum 3 and maximum 6 performers. 4 Mins

Script must be provided. Lyn Dyer NAPA Trophy and $50

OPEN

1310 SELECTION from SHAKESPEARE Shortis & Daley Trophy + $100 4 Mins

14 Years

1401 VERSE SPEAKING – NOT HUMOROUS 3 ½ Mins

1402 PREPARED PROSE READING 3 ½ Mins

1403 HUMOROUS VERSE 3 ½ Mins

1404 MIME – no music nor character costume 3 ½ Mins

1405 DRAMA 3 ½ Mins

1406 SIGHT READING – ½ page text 3 ½ Mins

15 Years & Over

1501 VERSE SPEAKING – NOT HUMOROUS 4 Mins

1502 PREPARED PROSE READING 4 Mins

1503 HUMOROUS VERSE 4 Mins

1504 MIME – no music nor character costume 4 Mins

1505 DRAMA 4 Mins

1506 SIGHT READING – ¾ page text 4 Mins

1600 J.J.RICHARDS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 15 Mins

15 Years to 25 Years ONLY. Previous 1^st place winners of this section are not eligible. Perpetual Trophy and $1,000

Competitors must present a MEMORIZED, THEMED and LINKED programme which must consist of:

1. Lyric poem

2. Humorous poem or humorous prose

3. Drama

Own choice of theme. Costume optional.

Entry Fee for this section is $10.00.

Section Category Maximum Time Limit

School Sections – Choral Speaking

***ALL enquiries to Kay Robinson: 07 5590 5723 Mob: 0419 655 900

Entry fee $10.00 per choir.

1. A copy of memorised items, clearly marked with SECTION number and COMPETITOR number, must be provided to the Secretary/Convenor prior to the session.

2. Teachers are reminded that ‘Speaking Choirs’ are not to be costumed but limited props may be used. These rules and time limits will be strictly enforced.

3. NO school bags to be taken into the auditorium. This will allow more room for students.

4. Students are not to consume food or drink in the auditorium, please.

5. Choir commencement times:

Secondary School Choirs: 10.00am Monday 18^th June 2012

Infant School Choirs: Kindergaarten 9.30am Tuesday 19^th June 2012

Years 1 & 2 10.00am (approximately) Tuesday 19^th June 2012

Primary School Choirs: 11.00am (approximately) Tuesday 19^th June 2012

6. Closing date for entries: Friday 9^th March 2012

200 SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS - Speaking Choir Years 9 and 10 – not less than 12 voices 5 Mins

Perpetual Trophy

201 SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS - Speaking Choir Years 7 and 8 – not less than 12 voices 5 Mins

Perpetual Trophy

202 PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS - Speaking Choir Years 5 & 6 – not less than 12 voices 4 Mins

Perpetual Trophy

203 PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS - Speaking Choir Years 3 & 4 – not less than 12 voices 3 Mins

Perpetual Trophy

204 INFANT SCHOOL STUDENTS - Speaking Choir Years 1 & 2 – not less than 12 voices 3 Mins

Perpetual Trophy

205 INFANT SCHOOL STUDENTS - Speaking Choir Kindergarten – not less than 12 voices 3 Mins

Perpetual Trophy

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Rosie Tucker

Solos:

Choirs:

6. TROPHIES

School Sections – Choral Speaking

2. Teachers are reminded that ‘Speaking Choirs’ are not to be costumed but limited props may be used. These rules and time limits will be strictly enforced.