Interpretation Events Information

Humorous Interpretation/Dramatic Interpretation - The student will present, from memory, a cutting from a published novel, short story, or play. The time limit is 10 minutes. There will usually be separate sections for Humorous and Dramatic Interpretation.
Duo Interpretation- Two performers will perform a memorized scene from a published source. Selections may be humorous or dramatic. Focus should remain offstage during the performance itself, with performers allowed to look at each other only during the introduction. Performers may play multiple characters. Limited movement is allowed. The time limit is 10 minutes.
Storytelling-the children's story needs to be memorized, but not recited word for word. You must sit in a chair. The time limit is 6-8 minutes
Prose Interpretation: A selection or selections of prose material of literary merit, which may be drawn from more than one source. Play cuttings are prohibited. Use of a manuscript is required. Maximum time limit is usually 8 minutes including the introduction.
Poetry Interpretation: A selection or selections of poetry of literary meritPoetry Interpretation: A selection or selections of poetry of literary merit, which may be drawn from more than one source. Play cuttings are prohibited. Use of a manuscript is required. Maximum time limit is usually 8 minutes including the introduction.
Any selection of Interpretation must come from a published, printed source and have an ISBN number. Internet only sources do not qualify