CHORAL READING: a
collection of material with group and solo lines. Possibly some singing
and acting. Facial expressions, vocal blend and interpretation are
important. 3 to 15 members, length is up to 15 minutes long. Members
will read from script.
ENSEMBLE ACTING: 2
to 5 members act out a scene(s) from a play or book. Only chairs and a
table for props, no make-up. Length is 15 minutes long. Members must
memorize.
GROUP IMPROVISATION: 2
to 5 members are given a situation to use when making up a story and
acting it out. 2 minutes is given for preparation time. Creativity, team
work, and character development is important. Length 3 to 5 minutes
long. Members need imagination.
GROUP MIME: 2 to 5 members act out a situation or story with their bodies, no talking allowed. Length up to 7 minutes.
SOLO MIME: 1 member acts out a story or situation with their body and facial expressions. Length up to 5 minutes.
MUSICAL THEATER: 2
to 6 members will combine their acting and singing skills in 10
minutes. Performance is usually a scene from a musical and dance may be
involved. Members must memorize their part.
ONE ACT PLAY: 1
or more members will perform a play on the stage. Costumes make-up,
props, etc. are all used. Length up 35 minutes long. Members will have
to memorize their part.
READER'S THEATER: 2
to 15 members will perform a play or prose reading. No make-up or props
used. Interpretation is key, along with facial and vocal expressions.
Length is up to 25 minutes long. Members will read from a script.
TV NEWS: any
number of students gather information for a news broadcast. The
broadcast will include national, international, and local news, weather,
and sports. A special feature will be written by the team, along with a
commercial. The performance is videotaped and then will be judged.
Length is 12 to 15 minutes long.
RADIO BROADCASTING: 2
or more students gather information for a news broadcast. The broadcast
will include national, international, and local news, weather, and
sports. A special feature will be written by the team, along with a
commercial. The performance is recorded and then judged. Length is 5 to 6
minutes long.
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