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Large group speech events are performed by two or more students working together. Speech students may help in the selection of their pieces or even write original material. Attendance at group rehearsals is vital to success.


LARGE GROUP CATEGORIES

Choral Reading: group interpretation of a text using a variety of solo and ensemble speaking. Up to 15 people using scripts.

Ensemble Acting: 2-5 people perform a memorized theatrical performance with no makeup, costumes, props, etc.

Group Improvisation: creating and presenting a story using a given situation. 2-5 people. Two min prep.

Group Mime: a group of students creating a message or story without the use of words.

Musical Theatre: theatrical performance by 2-6 people that utilizes music in the form of song and/or dance.

One-Act Play: theatrical performance of a play.

Radio Broadcasting: a taped radio news program.

Reader’s Theatre: up to 15 people perform with scripts. No costumes, makeup, etc. Emphasis on character development.

Solo Mime: one-person pantomime.

Television news casting: a videotaped news program including news, sports, weather, a feature and a commercial.

Short Film: This is a new EXPERIMENTAL category 2011-2012. Films will be up to 5 minutes long.


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Amy Goes Army one act play 2008

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KBUL Radio Broadcasting 2009




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