Bishop Kelley Comet Challenge
2024 — Tulsa, OK/US
5A Monologue
Event Description:
E. Monologue
*1. Monologue is to be defined for purposes of this contest as material from published worthwhile literature in which
only one character speaks. Lines performed must be taken from one (1) character's speech(es) and not those of
several characters spliced together. Material taken from a recording will not be accepted.
*2. The monologue performance will consist of two (2) contrasting pieces, one humorous and one serious. These
selections may or may not center on one theme. Actor versatility and believability within the author's intent will be
of prime importance.
*3. Original wording shall be used only for the introduction. A brief introduction shall be presented at the beginning
of the program. It shall be designed to prepare the audience favorably for the contrasting materials.
*4. There shall be no spoken transition or conclusion.
5. Maximum time is not to exceed six (6) minutes.
*6. The cutting must be presented without scenery, special lighting, costume and adjustment of clothing, make-up,
sound effects, props, or furniture (other than one simple chair furnished by the student or host school and the chair
may be used as a prop). The use of a chair is optional.
2024-2025 Speech
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*7. The cutting must be presented without scenery, special lighting, costuming or sound effects.
*8. A copy of the original published script must be available. This copy must have all lines highlighted if they are to
be performed. A typed copy of the introduction and 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. The
penalty for failure to have available or follow proper form is disqualification.
*9. 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.
*10. Verbal prompting from the audience is not allowed.
*11. This is a memorized event. Use of script is prohibited.
*12. In the event of protests regarding material, consult 7C on SPE7.