North Vs South Cabot Only tournament
2025 — Cabot, AR/US
Duet Musical
Event Description:
Criteria:
For a Duet Musical Theatre (DM) performance, two (2) students must present one (1) musical selection from a
published score written for musical theatre written for 2 players. The judges will consider how well the piece
is acted as well as how well it is sung.
■ Duet scenes should be composed of a single scene written for 2 players. Each participant must
be actively involved in the selection chosen for performance.
■ The performance may contain dialogue if included in the libretto, however, it should primarily be a
"sung and not spoken" selection.
■ Two (2) chairs may be safely used during the performance. No other scenic elements or furniture
are allowed. "Safely" means that items may be used in a safe manner but should not be used as
props (e.g., pushed over, lifted, etc.).
■ The performer should slate at the start of the performance and include the performer’s name,
titles of selections being performed (e.g., "Don't Rain on My Parade" from Funny Girl ), and the
name of the playwrights(s) and/or composer(s).
■ Scenes must be presented from memory. Scripts may not be used.
■ Time limit is 5 minutes (if the performer goes beyond the time limit, the performer may not be ranked
first). There is no time minimum..
■ Time begins with the first word or acting beat (if it precedes the first word) of the presentation.
■ Note: It is the expectation that performances are the artistic creation of the performer(s). If there is
suspicion of plagiarism, please be prepared to cite the source that was copied and consult with the
tournament director.