PHSSL Districts 1 2 3 16 Qualifier
2024 — Pittsburgh, PA/US
2 DUO
Event Description:
Material from more than one published source is not allowed. Material may be serious or humorous or both. Each speaker may present multiple characters. Speakers may not take lines belonging to one character and apply them to a different character, nor may they add lines to the selection. Introduction and/or narration may be presented by one or both speakers. If lines from the selection are used in the introduction, the speakers must adhere to rules of the event. The duo team may each sing up to 30 seconds when singing is part of the original scene.
The speakers’ selection must be performed from memory. Speakers may exchange places, may pivot from side to side, turn around, or position themselves behind each other. The violation of the following rules will result in disqualification from the tournament. They must remain standing. Any movement, e.g. kneeling, falling down, lying down, which demonstrates acting rather than interpretation is prohibited. Physical contact with each other is not allowed. During dialogue, focal points are to be employed. During direct address e.g., Stage Manager in Our Town, eye contact is with specific audience members. Eye contact with specific audience members during introductions, narration and transitions is required. No properties or costumes may be used. Using “properties” means manipulating articles of clothing or objects to enhance the performance.
Maximum time limit including introduction is ten (10) minutes.