LFL and GVFL December Tournament

2023 — US

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Dramatic Interpretation

Event Description:

1. 1. Dramatic Interpretation (DI)

   If combined with HI, it will run as Dramatic Performance of (DP)

   1. 10-minute maximum with a 30-second grace period

   2. Students present selections from published plays, screenplays, fictional or non-fictional work that is dramatic in nature.

   3. Needs to be memorized. No props, including the speaker’s body, are allowed.

   1. Example: If a student with long hair wants to simulate running their hands through their hair, they must pantomime it because physically touching their hair is using a prop.

   4. Although this is primarily a display of vocal ability, body language will play a part in the overall performance, and since it is a drama, more vocal and physical suggestions may be required in order to portray characters, conflict, and story. However, no physical action should be performed that will distract the listeners' attention from the drama being presented. The performance should display another world outside the performance setting.

   5. Positions other than standing should not be excessive in length or dominate the performance.

   6. If the piece has more than one character, the speaker should distinguish between the characters by using different voices, mannerisms, and stances. And these should be consistent throughout the performance

   1. Example: If a character has a British accent, the accent should be there every time that character speaks.

   7. The speaker is free to move around to bring these characters to life: pantomime, gestures, and moving around the space are all acceptable.