Bishop Kelley Comet Challenge
2023 — Tulsa, OK/US
Novice Humorous Interpretation
Event Description:
OSSAA HUMOROUS INTERPRETATION BALLOT
F. Humorous and Dramatic Interpretation
*1. Dramatic and humorous interpretation are to be defined as a monologue or material in which persons or characters
other than, or in addition to, the author speak throughout. The material should have sufficient merit to justify careful
study and preparation by the student.
*2. Material must be from a single work of published worthwhile literature using the same diction that the author has
used in the original manuscript. Materials taken from a recording will not be accepted.
3. The performance should include an introduction designed to prepare the audience favorably for the material to be
presented.
4. The maximum time including the introduction is not to exceed ten (10) minutes.
*5. Properties shall not be used.
*6. Examples of movement PERMITTED:Kneeling on one or both knees, squatting, jumping, walking. Examples NOT
PERMITTED: sitting or lying down.
*7. This is a memorized event. Use of a script is prohibited.
*8. A copy from the original published script must be available. This copy must have all lines highlighted if they are
to be performed. A typed copy of all transitions must also be available. Each separate transition must be numbered
with the correct corresponding number placed in the script at the appropriate location. Penalty for failure to have
available or follow proper form is disqualification.
*9. Verbal prompting from the audience is not allowed.
*10. All performances must be void of profanity, vulgarity, nudity, obscenity, and hate speech. Use of these may result
in lowered ranking or disqualification by the judges and a protest filed with the tournament director on Speech Form
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*11. In the event of protests regarding material, consult 7C on SPE7.