2024 Border District Eisteddfod
Drama & Performance
20 May 2024 to 21 May 2024
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
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DRAMA AND PERFORMANCE - RULES AND REGULATIONS 2024

 

  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 2024 Schedule.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. As indicated in section headings, age is determined as at 1st January 2024 or by school year level. The committee reserves the right to ask for proof of age.  

 

  1. 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.

 

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

 

  1. Copies of own choice poems/talks etc must be received by the Drama and Performance Committee by Friday 3rd May, 2024.

Post: Border District Eisteddfod

           PO Box 872,  Stanthorpe. 4380

Email: drama@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. Any problems or complaints are to be addressed to the Drama and Performance co-ordinators, Amelia Wilshire and Bec Telfer.

 

  1. Adjudicator comment sheets can be obtained from the table at the back of the hall.
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 23/03/2024 1:00:00 AM (AEST)
100 Choral Speaking Group (Schools with fewer than 100 pupils)     Prep - Year 2

Time Limit: 04:00

Two poems to be performed. (a) Set Piece (b) Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.00
101 Choral Speaking Group (Schools with more than 100 pupils)     Prep - Year 2

Time Limit: 04:00

Two poems to be performed. (a) Set Piece (b) Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.00
104 Choral Speaking Group (Schools with fewer than 100 pupils)     Primary Schools (Years 5 & 6)

Time Limit: 04:00

Two poems to be performed. (a) Set Piece (b) Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.00
108 Nursery Rhyme Solo     5 Years & Under

Time Limit: 00:30

Own Choice

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
109 Recitation Solo     Prep

Time Limit: 00:40

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
110 Recitation Solo     Year 1

Time Limit: 00:40

Own Choice

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
111 Recitation Solo     Year 2

Time Limit: 00:40

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
112 Recitation Solo     Year 3

Time Limit: 00:40

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
113 Recitation Solo     Year 4

Time Limit: 00:40

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
114 Recitation Solo     Year 5

Time Limit: 00:50

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
115 Recitation Solo     Year 6

Time Limit: 00:50

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
116 Recitation Solo     Years 7 - 8

Time Limit: 01:15

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
117 Recitation Solo     Years 9 - 10

Time Limit: 01:15

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
118 Recitation Solo     Years 11 - Open

Time Limit: 01:15

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
119 Poem in Pairs Duo     Year 4 & under

Time Limit: 02:00

Own Choice. A poem for two voices

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
120 Poem in Pairs Duo     Years 5 - 6

Time Limit: 02:00

Own Choice. A poem for two voices

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
121 Poem in Pairs Duo     Years 7 - 8

Time Limit: 02:00

Own Choice. A poem for two voices

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
123 Scripture Reading Solo     Year 6 & Under

Time Limit: 01:30

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
124 Scripture Reading Solo     Year 7 - 9

Time Limit: 01:30

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
125 Scripture Reading Solo     Year 10 - Open

Time Limit: 01:30

Own Choice

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
126a Fictional Reading Solo     Year 4 & under

Time Limit: 01:30

Own Choice

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
126b Fictional Reading Solo     Year 5 - 6

Time Limit: 01:30

Own Choice

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
127a Fictional Reading Solo     Year 7 - 9

Time Limit: 01:30

Own Choice

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
127b Fictional Reading Solo     Year 10 - Open

Time Limit: 01:30

Own Choice

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
128 News Reading Solo     Year 6 & Under

Time Limit: 01:30

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
129 News Reading Solo     Year 7 - 9

Time Limit: 01:30

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
130 News Reading Solo     Year 10 - Open

Time Limit: 01:30

Own Choice

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
131 Impromptu Reading Solo     Year 4 & under

Time Limit: 03:00

Chosen by adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
132 Impromptu Reading Solo     Year 5 - 6

Time Limit: 03:00

Chosen by adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
133 Impromptu Reading Solo     Year 7 - 9

Time Limit: 03:00

Chosen by adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
134 Impromptu Reading Solo     Year 10 - Open

Time Limit: 03:00

Chosen by adjudicator.

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
135 Scripted Monologue Solo     Year 4 & under

Time Limit: 03:00

Own Choice. Script can be from a novel, play or film. Costume and props recommended

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
136 Scripted Monologue Solo     Year 5 - 6

Time Limit: 03:00

Own Choice. Script can be from a novel, play or film. Costume and props recommended

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
137 Scripted Monologue Solo     Year 7 - 9

Time Limit: 03:00

Own Choice. Script can be from a novel, play or film. Costume and props recommended

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
138 Scripted Monologue Solo     Year 10 - Open

Time Limit: 03:00

Own Choice. Script can be from a novel, play or film. Costume and props recommended

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
139 Group Drama Small Groups (3 or more competitors)     Primary Age

Time Limit: 03:00

Own Choice. From existing or self-devised script. Costume recommended.

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.00
141 Duologue Duo     Year 4 & under

Time Limit: 03:00

Own Choice. A dramatic piece in the form of a dialogue for two speakers. Costume recommended.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
142 Duologue Duo     Year 5 - 6

Time Limit: 03:00

Own Choice. A dramatic piece in the form of a dialogue for two speakers. Costume recommended.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
143 Duologue Duo     Year 7 - 9

Time Limit: 03:00

Own Choice. A dramatic piece in the form of a dialogue for two speakers. Costume recommended.

Entries Closed
Entry: $15.00
145 Prepared Mime Solo     Year 4 & under

Time Limit: 03:00

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
146 Prepared Mime Solo     Year 5 - 6

Time Limit: 03:00

Own Choice.

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
147 Prepared Mime Solo     Year 7 - 9

Time Limit: 03:00

Own Choice

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
150 Improvised Mime Solo     Year 5 - 6

Time Limit: 02:00

From an idea given by the adjudicator (dialogue is required)

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
151 Improvised Mime Solo     Year 7 - 9

Time Limit: 02:00

From an idea given by the adjudicator (dialogue is required)

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
156 Talk Solo     Year 10 - Open

Time Limit: 03:00

A self-devised talk discussing a topic. 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 talk and presentation (e.g. eye contact, etc) will be taken into consideration. A copy of the talk with details of topic, type (e.g. persuasive, informative or amusing) and target audience (e.g. children, teenagers, adults) to be received by the committee by Friday 3rd May - see Rules and Regulations for submission details.

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
158 The Pitch Solo     Year 10 - Open

Time Limit: 01:00

Own Choice. A condensed sales pitch explaining the nature and benefits of your real or imaginary invention\business idea.

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
159 Debating Team     Years 7 & 8

Time Limit: 25:00

Impromptu debate. Debate topics and affirmative\negative roles provided one hour prior to debate commencing. Suitable preparation spaces, dictionaries, pencils and paper will be provided for each team. No electronic devices allowed during preparation. Debates to be held after school on Monday 20th May.

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.00
160 Debating Team     Years 9 & 10

Time Limit: 25:00

Impromptu debate. Debate topics and affirmative\negative roles provided one hour prior to debate commencing. Suitable preparation spaces, dictionaries, pencils and paper will be provided for each team. No electronic devices allowed during preparation. Debates to be held after school on Monday 20th May.

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.00
161 Debating Team     Years 11 & 12

Time Limit: 25:00

Impromptu debate. Debate topics and affirmative\negative roles provided one hour prior to debate commencing. Suitable preparation spaces, dictionaries, pencils and paper will be provided for each team. No electronic devices allowed during preparation. Debates to be held after school on Monday 20th May.

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.00
162 Musical Theatre Solo     Year 4 & under

Time Limit: 03:00

Scene to include dialogue, song and dance. Costume and prop recommended

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
163 Musical Theatre Solo     Year 5 - 6

Time Limit: 03:00

Scene to include dialogue, song and dance. Costume and prop recommended

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
164 Musical Theatre Solo     Year 7 - 9

Time Limit: 03:00

Scene to include dialogue, song and dance. Costume and prop recommended

Entries Closed
Entry: $10.00
167 Musical Theatre Group (3 or more performers)     Year 5 - 6

Time Limit: 05:00

Scene to include dialogue, song and dance. Costume and prop recommended

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.00
168 Musical Theatre Group (3 or more performers)     Year 7 - 9

Time Limit: 05:00

Scene to include dialogue, song and dance. Costume and prop recommended

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.00
174 Improvisation Group (3 or more performers)     Year 4 & under

Time Limit: 02:00

From an idea provided by the adjudicator, must include dialogue.

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.00
175 Improvisation Group (3 or more performers)     Year 5 - 6

Time Limit: 02:00

From an idea provided by the adjudicator, must include dialogue.

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.00
176 Improvisation Group (3 or more performers)     Year 7 - 9

Time Limit: 02:00

From an idea provided by the adjudicator, must include dialogue.

Entries Closed
Entry: $25.00