ASDCA Middle School State Tournament
2025 — Ahwatukee, AZ/US
Duo Interpretation
Event Description:
Duo Interp: While the AIA Tournament Rules will be the foundation for this tournament's operation, please be advised that they will not apply in all situations. We have noted any diversions from the AIA rules in the event information section. The NSDA's new literature guidelines apply.
Duo Interp: A performance event where two partners work together to deliver a 10-minute interpretation of a published play or story.
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 contestants must address the script; however, the material must be memorized. Students may use a full range of movement to express themselves although they may not make direct eye contact during their piece. Eye contact is allowed during the introduction.
Length: The time limit is 10 minutes with a 30-second “grace period.” If there are multiple judges in the round, all must agree that the students have gone beyond the grace period. Should students go beyond the grace period, the duo 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. Duo Interp 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 may be used to clarify the logical sequence of ideas.