2019 Border District Eisteddfod
Italian Speaking
04 Jun 2019 to 04 Jun 2019
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
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DRAMA AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE 2018

INCLUDING ITALIAN SPEAKING


Tuesday 29th May, 2018




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Entries DUE: Friday 23rd March, 2018 - No late entries accepted.

 

Entry fees

Individual Entries            $6

Duos and Trios               $10

Group Entries                 $15

 

Entry and payment will be via the Stardom Competition Online Entry System.

Please Note: Copies of own choice music must be received by the Committee by Friday 18th May, 2018.

Post:  Lucy Andersen, 7 Symes Street, Stanthorpe. 4380

Email: info@borderdistricteisteddfod.org.au


Assistance or enquires for Drama and Performance:
Pauline Leigh
leiclean@halenet.com.au
(07) 4681 2725

0407 250 208


RULES AND REGULATIONS

  1. 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.

 

  1. By entering the Border District Eisteddfod you agree to abide by the rules and regulations as outlined in this 2017 Schedule.

 

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

 

  1. AGE IS DETERMINED AS AT 1ST JANUARY, 2018. (Please note this is different to previous years). The committee reserves the right to ask for proof of age.

 

  1. 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

 

  1. Copies of own choice poems/talks must be received by the Committee by Friday 18th May, 2018.

Post: Lucy Andersen, 7 Symes Street, Stanthorpe. 4380

Email: info@borderdistricteisteddfod.org.au

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. The adjudicators decision is final.
  2. Unless specifically invited by the adjudicator, contact with the adjudicator must not be made directly by teachers, competitors or parents.

 

  1. Adjudicator comment sheets can be obtained from the table at the back of hall.


 

SPEECH AND PERFORMANCE AWARDS

  1. STANTHORPE LITTLE THEATRE AWARD.  Awarded to the student showing the greatest promise in Drama and Performance sections.  Prize donated by Stanthorpe Little Theatre.
  2. THE BETTY PAINE AWARD.  Awarded to the Choral Speaking group with the highest mark in Years Prep – 2 -  Sections 110-111.
  3. The MARY McLUCAS AWARD.  Awarded to the Choral Speaking group with the highest mark in sections 106-109.
  4. THE MARGARET OSBOURNE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD.  To be chosen by the adjudicator and awarded to the most promising Choral Speaking group.
  5. RECITATION CHAMPION - PRIMARY and $25 for the highest mark for an Individual Recitation - Sections 96-101.
  6. MOST PROMISING RECITATION - PRIMARY
  7. RECITATION CHAMPION- SECONDARY and $25 for the highest mark for an Individual Recitation - Sections 102-105.
  8. MOST PROMISING RECITATION – SECONDARY
  9. ITALIAN CHAMPION and $25 for the highest mark for an Individual Recitation.




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.

 

INDIVIDUAL RECITATIONS

(O.C. – Own choice)

96.  PREP. AND YEAR 1 RECITATION

      O.C.  (40 seconds maximum)

97.  YEAR 2 RECITATION

      O.C.  (40 seconds maximum)

98.  YEAR 3 RECITATION

      O.C.  (40 seconds maximum)

99.  YEAR 4 RECITATION

      O.C.  (40 seconds maximum)

100. YEAR 5 RECITATION

      O.C.  (50 seconds maximum)

101. YEAR 6 RECITATION

      O.C.  (50 seconds maximum)

102. YEAR 7 RECITATION

      O.C.  (50 seconds maximum)

103. RECITATION - 12-13 YEARS

      O.C.  (1 minute 15 seconds maximum)

104. RECITATION - 14-15 YEARS

      O.C.  (1 minute 15 seconds maximum)

105. RECITATION - 16-18 YEARS

      O.C.  (1 minute 15 seconds maximum)

 

 

CHORAL SPEAKING

Set Poems can be obtained from Pauline Leigh.  Contact details above.

O.C. – Own choice

 

NOTE: Competitors need to observe the following criteria:

     (a) Keep all the voices in time to enable the listener to enjoy the full impact of the rhythm.

     (b) Make sure you understand all the words and the intention of the poetry.

     (c) Students need to be able to demonstrate the emotion of the piece with subtle use of facial and

           physical expressions.

     (d) It is preferable that own choice poem contrasts with chosen poem.

     NOTE: Eye contact helps the listeners to feel part of the experience and clear diction allows them to hear and understand each word.

106. PRIMARY SCHOOLS' CHORAL SPEAKING - YEARS 5/6 (Schools with more than 100 pupils)

      (Time limit: 4 minutes total for both poems)

      (a) Set Poem – Macavity: The Mystery Cat. By T. S. Eliot

      (b) O.C.  

107. PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ CHORAL SPEAKING - YEARS 3/4 (Schools with more than 100 pupils)

      (Time limit: 4 minutes total for both poems)

      (a) Set Poem -  Kenneth.  By Wendy Cope

      (b) O.C.  

108. PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ CHORAL SPEAKING (Schools with fewer than 100 pupils)

      (Time limit: 4 minutes total for both poems)

      (a) Set Poem – Stomach Ache Supreme.  By Geraldine Nicholas

      (b) O.C.  

 

 

 

109. SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ CHORAL SPEAKING

       (Time limit: 4 minutes total for both poems)

       (a) Set Poem – Mrs Brown.  By Mary O’Neill

       (b) O.C.

110. CHORAL SPEAKING – PREP.-YEAR 2 (Schools with more than 100 pupils)      

       (Time limit: 4 minutes total for both poems)

       (a) Set Poem – Choosing Colours.  By Lyn Hurry

       (b) O.C.  

111. CHORAL SPEAKING – PREP.-YEAR 2 (Schools with fewer than 100 pupils)

      (Time limit: 4 minutes total for both poems)

      (a) Set Poem – Revenge on Wheels.  By Lyn Hurry

      (b) O.C.  

 

111a. CHORAL SPEAKING – PRIMARY (Non-school groups)

       (Time limit: 4 minutes total for both poems.  Poems to be contrasting)

       (a) O.C.

       (b) O.C.  

 

111b. CHORAL SPEAKING – SECONDARY-ADULT (Non-school groups)

       (Time limit: 4 minutes total for both poems.  Poems to be contrasting)

       (a) O.C.

       (b) O.C.  

 

 

Poetry Anthology – a list to help competitors choose own choice poems.

  • Poetry Speaks to Children
  • Rise n" Rhyme
  • The Poetry Store
  • 100 Best Poems
  • A Light In The Attic
  • A Cup Of Giggles
  • A Saucer Of Dreams
  • Kids Pick The Funniest Poems
  • A Child's Introduction to Poetry
  • The Best of Banjo Patterson
  • Footlights by Lyn Hurry


SCRIPTURE READING

112. 12 YEARS AND UNDER - O.C. (2 minutes maximum)

113. 13-18 YEARS - O.C. (2 minutes maximum)



 

IMPROMPTU READING

(Choice of Verse or Prose)

114. 9 YEARS AND UNDER

115. 10-12 YEARS

116. 13-15 YEARS

117. 16-18 YEARS



 

CHARACTER RECITAL- SOLO

(Time limit 3 minutes - costume optional)

(Character to be taken out of either a novel or a multi-media production.

This is not a recital of the reading, it is an interpretation

of an existing character rewritten in an original situation.)

 

118. 10 YEARS AND UNDER - O.C.

119. 11-14 YEARS - O.C.

120. 15-18 YEARS - O.C.



 

CHARACTER RECITAL- SMALL GROUPS (2 or more)

(Time limit 3 minutes - costume optional)

(Characters to be taken out of either a novel or a multi-media production.

This is not a recital of the reading, it is an interpretation

of existing characters rewritten in an original situation.)

 

118a. PRIMARY - O.C.

119a. SECONDARY – O.C.


 

 

MIME AND IMPROVISATION

 

121. PREPARED GROUP MIME (3-6 participants) - PRIMARY SCHOOL

122. PREPARED MIME - 11 YEARS AND UNDER

123. IMPROMPTU IMPROVISATION - 12-14 YEARS

124. IMPROMPTU IMPROVISATION - 15-18 YEARS

 

 

 

 


TALKS

(O.C. - 2-3 minutes)

NOTE:

  • A talk should engage the audience, i.e. it should contain elements of humour and appropriate use of pause, pitch and pace variation.  Competitors may use palm cards, but their use must be limited to prompting cues, statements, etc.  General structure of the speech and presentation (e.g. eye contact, etc.) will be taken into consideration.
  • A copy of talk must be in the hands of the committee by the Friday 18th May, 2018.

 

125. 9 YEARS AND UNDER

126. 10-11 YEARS

127. 12-14 YEARS

128. 15-18 YEARS

 

 

 

ITALIAN SECTION


RECITATIONS IN ITALIAN

(O.C. – Own choice)

 

129. Prep. to Year 3

130. Years 4 to 6

131. Years 7 to 10

132. Years 11/12

 

SONG IN ITALIAN –SOLO OR SMALL GROUP

Competitors will be judged on their Italian pronunciation

(O.C. – Own choice)

 

133. Years 7 to 10

134. Years 11/12

 

SKIT IN ITALIAN – INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP

 

135. Years 7 to 10

136. Years 11/12

 

 CHORAL SPEAKING IN ITALIAN

(O.C. – Own choice)

 

137. Prep to Year 3

138. Years 4 to 6


 
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5/04/2019 12:00:00 AM (AEST)
129 Recitations in Italian Solo     Prep - Year 3

Own Choice.
Entry: $6.00
130 Recitations in Italian Solo     Years 4 - 6

Own Choice.
Entry: $6.00
131 Recitations in Italian Solo     Years 7 - 10

Own Choice.
Entry: $6.00
132 Recitations in Italian Solo     Years 11 & 12

Own Choice.
Entry: $6.00
133 Song in Italian Solo or Small Group     Years 7 - 10

Own Choice. Competitors will be judged on their Italian pronunciation.
Entry: $15.00
134 Song in Italian Solo or Small Group     Years 11 & 12

Own Choice. Competitors will be judged on their Italian pronunciation.
Entry: $15.00
135 Skit in Italian Individual or Group     Years 7 - 10
Entry: $15.00
136 Skit in Italian Individual or Group     Years 11 & 12
Entry: $15.00
138 Choral Speaking in Italian Group     Years 4 - 6

Own Choice.
Entry: $6.00
137 Choral Speaking in Italian Group     Prep - Year 3

Own Choice.
Entry: $6.00