ASDCA Middle School Winter Cup
2024 — BASIS Peoria, AZ/US
Storytelling
Event Description:
Storytelling: While AIA Tournament Rules will be the foundation for the operation of this tournament, please be advised that they will not apply in all situations. We have clearly noted any diversions from the AIA rules in the event information section. The NSDA's new literature guidelines apply.
Contest: Reading from a book or magazine is not permitted. Pictures, graphics, and/or illustrations are considered a visual aid, even if included in the original manuscript, and may not be displayed. The contestant must address the script; however, the material must be memorized. Students may use a full range of movement to express themselves and may utilize a chair, though the chair may not be used as a prop during the performance. The four legs of the chair may not be purposefully moved once performance has begun. This safety precaution was implemented by the NSDA during the summer of 2023 for the safety of the competitors.
Length: The time limit is 5 minutes with a 30-second “grace period.” If there are multiple judges in the round, all must agree that the student has gone beyond the grace period. Should a student go beyond the grace period, the student may not be ranked 1st. There is no other prescribed penalty for going over the grace period. The ranking is up to each individual judge’s discretion. Judges who choose to time are to use accurate (stopwatch function) timing devices. No minimum time is mandated. Storytelling rules align with the NSDA's newly revised literature guidelines.
Publication Rules: The new NSDA's literature publication rules apply.
Voice: The voice/point of view (first, second, or third person) of a script may not be changed.
Adaptations: Changes to the script may only be used for the purpose of transition or to eliminate profane language. Transitions may be used to clarify the logical sequence of ideas. They are not to be used for the purpose of embellishing the humorous or dramatic effect of the literature. Combining small fractions of sentences or singular words to create humorous or dramatic dialogue, scenes, moments, and/or plotlines not intended in the original literature is prohibited. Transitions only may be used to clarify the logical sequence of ideas.