Eye of the Tiger Invitational

2023 — Broomfield, CO/US

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Creative Story Telling

Event Description:

Creative Storytelling Rules (3A Event Only):
A. The best creative storytelling will utilize narration and characterization.
B. No stage accessories may be used in Creative Storytelling except one chair.
C. Acting is permissible as characterization is essential in some types of stories.
D. Fifteen minutes prior to speaking, the competitor shall draw three story outlines. The
competitor shall immediately choose one of the three outlines drawn and return the two
unused outlines.
E. The competitor cannot leave the preparation room until time to speak, nor can the
competitor receive help from a coach or any other student. No reference material or
notes will be allowed during the preparation time. A scratch pad may be used to put
down notes and ideas for the presentation, but may not be used during the
presentation.
F. The competitor shall present the topic slip to the judge. Failure to speak on the topic
chosen will result in the competitor being ranked last in the round.
G. Time limits are not less than three and not more than five minutes.
H. A speaker who does not speak for the minimum three (3) minutes, may not be ranked
first in the round, provided all timing rules in 1J were followed.
I. The speaker may not exceed five (5) minutes. After a 30-second grace period and an
audible STOP, the judge may not rank the speaker who goes over time first in the
round, provided all timing rules in 1J were followed.