Thunderville Joust

2025 — Idaho Falls, ID/US

Humorous Interpretation

Abbreviation HI
Format Speech
Entry Fee $8.00
Entry Limit Per School 8
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Time: 10 min. maximum Time signals: not provided

A serious or humorous program using material from one or more pieces of prose, poetry, or drama. Selections must be memorized. Props, makeup, and costumes are not permitted. The contestants should be evaluated on poise, quality and use of voice, physical expression and especially the ability to interpret characters correctly and consistently. This allows full body movement (bending, kneeling, turning). Presentations must be an original interpretation including characterizations, blocking and an original introduction. Introductions must include the name of the pieces(s) and the author(s). At Thunderville Joust: Students may use their own script or alter scripts as desired.