68th Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod Traralgon
SPEECH & DRAMA
19 Aug 2024 to 21 Aug 2024
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
View Discipline Rule

SPEECH & DRAMA

Entries must be received by 30 Jun 2024

Tentative Dates: Monday, 19th August to Wednesday, 21st August 2024

ADJUDICATOR: Linda Gefken 

Convenor: Glynnise Matthews, assisted by Emily Just. (For enquiries about these sections, contact speech.drama@lve.org.au

SPEECH & DRAMA RULES

Please ensure you also read the "General Conditions of Competitions" carefully - in Stardom these are accessed by using the link labelled "Program Rules".

  • Please observe time limits, read schedule conditions carefully.
  • No costumes to be worn unless specified.
  • Stage effects - helium balloons, lighted candles, sparklers, lighted cigarettes, explosive devices (e.g. party poppers), glass, liquids or naked flames - are not permitted.
  • It is a condition of entry that a script must be provided for the Adjudicator.
  • All Abilities sections are open to individuals or groups (for purpose of All Abilities, a group is 2 or more performers) who are enrolled or registered in either a supported community or supported education program or registered with National Disability Insurance Agency.
  • Sections 601 - 607: Original script must be used by competitor on stage.
  • Prizes: First Place: Medallion, Second & Third Place: Medals unless otherwise stated.

 

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 30/06/2024 11:59:00 PM (AEST)
Yrs 4 & under
601 All Abilities Solo     Yrs 4 & under

Session: 19/08/2024 10:00 AM    Time Limit: 03:00

Reading or Recitation of poetry or prose. Own Choice. Support person allowed on stage for this section. All performers will receive a certificate

Sponsored by Loy Yang B Operations & Maintenance

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00SM Certificate          
Yrs 5 & 6
602 All Abilities Solo     Yrs 5 & 6

Time Limit: 03:00

Reading or Recitation of poetry or prose. Own Choice. Support person allowed on stage for this section. All performers will receive a certificate

Your name could be here as a sponsor- contact sponsorship@lve.org.au

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.00EA Certificate          
Yrs 4 & under
607 Prepared Reading Solo     Yrs 4 & under

Time Limit: 02:00

Sponsored by Loy Yang B Operations & Maintenance

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
Yr 5
608 Prepared Reading Solo     Yr 5

Session: 20/08/2024 10:00 AM    Time Limit: 02:00

Sponsored by Loy Yang B Operations & Maintenance

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
Secondary Students
610 Prepared Reading Solo     Secondary Students

Session: 19/08/2024 5:00 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

Sponsored by Loy Yang B Operations & Maintenance

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
Open
619 Character Recital Solo     Open

Session: 20/08/2024 5:00 PM    Time Limit: 05:00

Character Recital in costume

Sponsored by Lions Club of Traralgon

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $50          2nd $30          3rd $20          HC Ribbon          
Yr 6
609 Prepared Reading Solo     Yr 6

Session: 20/08/2024 10:00 AM    Time Limit: 02:00

Sponsored by Loy Yang B Operations & Maintenance

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
Yrs 5 & 6
612 Recitation Verse or Prose Solo     Yrs 5 & 6

Time Limit: 03:00

Sponsored by Littleton Hackford

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
Secondary Students
614 Recitation Verse or Prose Solo     Secondary Students

Session: 19/08/2024 5:00 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

Not character recital

Sponsored by Loy Yang B Operations & Maintenance

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
Primary Students
613 Recitation Poetry for two voices Duo.     Primary Students

Session: 20/08/2024 10:00 AM    Time Limit: 03:00

Must incorporate solo lines & unison

Sponsored by Littleton Hackford

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Medals          2nd Medals          3rd Medals          HC Ribbon          
Secondary Students
616 Recitation Solo     Secondary Students

Time Limit: 05:00

Work by A. B. Paterson

This Section was made possible by a donation from Mrs Nan Francis

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Frank Edmondson Award + $50          2nd $30          3rd $20          HC Ribbon          
622 Mime Solo     Secondary Students

Session: 19/08/2024 5:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Story to be told by action & expression only

This Section was made possible by a donation from Mr Bill Degnan

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
Primary Students
632 Prepared Speech Solo     Primary Students

Session: 19/08/2024 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Own choice. Warning bell at 1 & half minute

Sponsored by Loy Yang B Operations & Maintenance

Entries Closed
Entry: $7.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
Secondary Students
635 Scholarship Solo     Secondary Students

Session: 20/08/2024 5:00 PM    Time Limit: 08:00

Two items to be performed. (a) Lyric poem. Time Limit 4 mins (b) Selection from Prose Drama. Time Limit 4 mins Previous winner may not re-enter for 12 months. Note condition 15. Entrants must compete in section 619 & one other solo speech section. Costume must be full black attire - T shirt/skivvy, skirt & leggings or trousers.

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.001st $500          2nd $150          3rd $50          HC Ribbon          
Yrs 3 & 4
611 Recitation Verse or Prose Solo     Yrs 3 & 4

Session: 19/08/2024 10:00 AM    Time Limit: 02:00

Sponsored by Loy Yang B Operations & Maintenance

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
Primary Students
621 Mime Solo     Primary Students

Session: 19/08/2024 12:30 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Story to be told by action & expression only

Sponsored by Loy Yang B Operations & Maintenance

Entries Closed
Entry: $7.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
623 Mime Duo     Primary Students

Time Limit: 02:00

Story to be told by action & expression only

Your name could be here as a sponsor- contact sponsorship@lve.org.au

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Medals          2nd Medals          3rd Medals          HC Ribbon          
628 Impromptu Reading Solo     Primary Students

Session: 20/08/2024 10:00 AM    Time Limit: 02:00

Text chosen by the adjudicator & presented to performer backstage

Your name could be here as a sponsor- contact sponsorship@lve.org.au

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
Secondary Students
630 Impromptu Reading Solo      Secondary Students

Session: 19/08/2024 5:00 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

Text chosen by the adjudicator & presented to performer backstage

Sponsored by Loy Yang B Operations & Maintenance

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
Primary Students
626 Story Telling Solo     Primary Students

Session: 20/08/2024 10:00 AM    Time Limit: 03:00

(i) May be myth, legend, fairy story or original. (ii) The story must be suitable for children. (iii) The emphasis is on story telling - no script allowed on stage. (iv) Props, costume, music may be used.

This Section was made possible by a donation from Mr Bill Degnan

Entries Closed
Entry: $7.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
Open
631 Bush Poetry Solo     Open

Session: 19/08/2024 5:00 PM    Time Limit: 05:00

Own choice - suitable for general audience

This Section was made possible by a donation from Dr R & Mrs E Dawson

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $50          2nd $30          3rd $20          HC Ribbon          
Preps - Yr 2
636 Group Speaking Group.     Preps - Yr 2

Time Limit: 05:00

Two contrasting items to be presented

Your name could be here as a sponsor- contact sponsorship@lve.org.au

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st Ribbon + $100          2nd Ribbon + $50          3rd Ribbon + $25          HC Ribbon          
Primary Students
617 Character Recital Solo     Primary Students

Session: 20/08/2024 10:00 AM    Time Limit: 03:00

Character Recital in costume

This Section was made possible by a donation from Mr Bill Degnan

Entries Closed
Entry: $6.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
Secondary Students
633 Prepared Speech Solo      Secondary Students

Session: 19/08/2024 5:00 PM    Time Limit: 04:00

Own choice. Warning bell at 3 minutes

Sponsored by Littleton Hackford

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Medallion          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC Ribbon          
Yrs 3 & 4
637 Group Speaking Group.     Yrs 3 & 4

Time Limit: 05:00

Two contrasting items to be presented

Sponsored by Loy Yang B Operations & Maintenance

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st Ribbons + $100          2nd Ribbons + $50          3rd Ribbons + $25          HC Ribbons          
Yrs 5 & 6
638 Group Speaking Group.     Yrs 5 & 6

Time Limit: 05:00

Two contrasting items to be presented

Sponsored by Littleton Hackford

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.001st Ribbons + $100          2nd Ribbons + $50          3rd Ribbons + $25          HC Ribbons          
Secondary Students
639Open VCE Drama- Solo Performance Solo      Secondary Students

Session: 19/08/2024 5:00 PM    Time Limit: 07:00

Performance must meet the requirements of the 2023 VCE DRAMA Solo performance examination guidelines for students and teachers.

Sponsored by Loy Yang B Operations & Maintenance

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.001st $100          2nd $50          3rd $25