The Vorto Labor Day Classic

2024 — NSDA Campus, US

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Humorous Interpretation

Event Description:

Length

• Time Limit: The time limit is ten minutes with a 30-second grace period. If a student exceeds this period, they may not be ranked 1st. All judges must agree that the grace period has been exceeded for this penalty to apply. No other prescribed penalties exist. Judges timing must use accurate timing devices; no minimum time is required.

Material

• Selections: Must be from a single work (short story, play, novel) or, if poetry, from one or more poems from a single source. For anthologies, each selection must be independent and only one can be used, except for poetry anthologies where multiple poems may be used.
• Source Requirements:
  • Print Publications: Must present the physical book or e-book; photocopies are not acceptable.
  • Digital Printed Publications: Must be publicly accessible via simple search or URL without passwords. A printed manuscript is required for protests.
  • PDFs: Must be publicly accessible and a printed copy is required.
  • Digital Unprinted Publications: Must be publicly accessible and an official transcript must be available.
• Source Verification: The original source must be available at the tournament upon request. For digital publications, a printed manuscript is required.

Performance

• Adaptations: Any changes to eliminate profanity or for transition must be clearly indicated. Changes for embellishment are not permitted.
• Memory and Focus: Selections must be presented from memory.

Artistic Plagiarism

• Prohibition: Direct imitation of previous performances or video media is prohibited and may lead to penalties or disqualification. Documented evidence must be provided for any claims of artistic plagiarism.

Focus

• Humorous Interpretation: Use of focal points and/or direct contact with the audience should be determined by the requirements of the literature being interpreted.