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DRAMA AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE – 24^th-26^th May 2026

CONTENTS

General Information and important dates....................................... 1

Special Awards for Drama and Performance.................................... 2

Rules and Regulations for Drama and Performance......................... 3

Choral Speaking Groups.................................................................... 4

Individual Recitations........................................................................ 6

Poems in Pairs…………………………………………………………………………….... 6

Scripture Reading…………………………………………………………………….…... 6

Fictional Reading…………………………………………………………………………… 7

News Reading……………………………………………………………………………….. 7

Impromptu Reading……………………………………………………………………... 7

Talks……………………………………………………………………………………………... 7

The Pitch………………………………………………………………………………………. 8

Prepared Mime…………………………………………………………………............. 8

Improvisation Mime……………………………………………………………………... 9

Scripted Monologue…………………….……………………………………………….. 9

Duologue…………………………………………………………………………………….… 9

Group Drama……………………………………………………………………………...… 9

Musical Theatre………………………………………………………………………….....10

Improvised Theatre Sports…………………………………………………………….10

Debating……………………………………………………………………………………..…11

ENTRIES OPEN: Tuesday 27^th January 2026 - Entry and payment will be via the Stardom Competition Online Entry System (www.stardom.com.au)

ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 27^th March, 2026 – No late entries accepted.

ENTRY FEES: Individual $10, Duos and Trios $15, Groups $25

PROGRAM RELEASED: Monday 20^th April 2026 and copies can be found on the website (www.borderdistricteisteddfod.org.au).

COPIES OF OWN CHOICE POEMS/TALKS: MUST be received by the Committee by Friday 8^th May, 2026. Items MUST have SECTION NUMBER and COMPETITOR NUMBER CLEARLY MARKED on the front. Items can either be:

Delivered to: Amelia Wilshire, 49 Lock Street, Stanthorpe

Uploaded to: https://form.jotform.com/243260424034041

Posted to: Attn Drama Coordinator, PO Box 872 Stanthorpe, QLD, 4380

Assistance or enquires for Drama and Performance: drama@borderdistricteisteddfod.org.au

DRAMA AND PERFORMANCE - RULES AND REGULATIONS

Every care will be taken for competitors’ safety, but the Committee will not be responsible for any injuries sustained by any competitor and or damage to property during the Eisteddfod.

By entering the Border District Eisteddfod you agree to abide by the rules and regulations as outlined in this 2026 Schedule.

Entries will not be accepted unless accompanied by the correct entry fee. Entry fees are not refundable unless the section is cancelled by the Committee or there is an error in the program.

As indicated in section headings, age is determined as at 1^st January 2026 or by school year level. The committee reserves the right to ask for proof of age.

Time limits must be observed, points may be deducted if limits exceeded. An item may be shorter than the limit but not exceed it. To meet time limits, excerpts of poems are acceptable and stanzas may be omitted from poems.

The Drama committee reserves the right to combine or divide sections.

Copies of own choice poems/talks etc must be received by the Drama and Performance Committee by Friday 8^th May, 2026.

Delivered to: Amelia Wilshire, 49 Lock Street, Stanthorpe

Uploaded to: https://form.jotform.com/243260424034041

Posted to: Attn Drama Coordinator, PO Box 872 Stanthorpe, QLD, 4380

Competitors must be aware of copyright responsibilities. The Border District Eisteddfod is in no way responsible for personal breach of copyright. If in doubt, APRA & AMCOS may be contacted directly or speak to your teacher.

Competitor’s names and/or photographs may be used for promotional or marketing purposes. Should this not be appropriate, the Eisteddfod Committee MUST be notified.

The adjudicators decision is final.
Unless specifically invited by the adjudicator, contact with the adjudicator must not be made directly by teachers, competitors, or parents. Any problems or complaints are to be addressed to the Drama and Performance co-ordinators, Amelia Wilshire and Bec Telfer.

RECITATIONS & CHORAL SPEAKING

Set Poems for Choral Speaking choirs can be obtained from www.borderdistricteisteddfod.org.au. Copies of Own Choice poems must be submitted to the committee as per instructions above.

NOTE: Competitors in these sections should observe the following criteria:

Time limits must be observed. An item may be shorter than the limit but not exceed it. To meet time limits, excerpts of poems are acceptable and stanzas may be omitted from poems.
The intention of the poem and meaning of the words should be conveyed to the audience.
Students need to be able to demonstrate the emotion of the piece with subtle use of facial expression.
It is preferable that own choice poem contrasts with chosen poem.
For solo recitation, gestures should not be used in lyric poems and should only be used in other recitations when they add to the expression or humour. Cliched gestures are discouraged. The recitation should be able to stand on voice and facial expression alone.
Choral speaking choirs are encouraged to use motion, rhythm and gestures in an integrated and meaningful manner.
Unison work in choirs requires careful attention to ensure voices sound as one.
Choirs should display the discipline of walking on and off stage in order, focusing on the conductor and when required keeping bodies and hands still.
Vocal projection is an important skill in Drama and Performance. A good performance can be marred by a lack of projection. Clear diction and speaking to the back of the auditorium is essential. If the Adjudicator cannot hear the performance, the competitor will lose marks.
Eye contact helps the listeners to feel part of the experience.