71st Annual Townsville Eisteddfod
Recitation
13 Sep 2021 to 17 Sep 2021
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
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TOWNSVILLE EISTEDDFOD 2024 SPEECH & DRAMA DIVISION CHECK FOR CHANGES
ADJUDICATORS: SOLO: Rowena Luck-Geary, Brisbane GROUP: Ann Murrell, Sunshine Coast
RULES & CONDITIONS
1 CHORAL SPEAKING Title & Poet to be recited. Maximum number of voices:30
a. Choir risers: 3 sets of 4 levels (plus floor). Placed in a static position.
b. School choirs shall consist solely of current bona-fide students of that school.
c. Competitors must not perform in more than one choir in the same Section.
d. A conductor may be used.
e. Simple costumes & hand props optional for Partwork.
f. Appropriate movement optional.
g. Enter & exit stage from Auditorium.
2 POEM IN PAIRS Title & Poet to be recited.
a. One of the competitors may be under the Age Limit but may not enter BOTH the higher Age Section and
their own Age Section.
b. If any competitor is prevented from performing due to the withdrawal of one member, a substitute may
be used. The Backstage Marshall must be notified of the change prior to the commencement of the
Section.
c. May be Unison, Part or Combination.
3 POETRY Natural gestures optional
4 OWN CHOICE Title & Poet/Author to be recited except Drama sections & Character Poem.
5 SET POEMS & TITLES Title & Poet/Author to be recited except Prepared Mime.
Available from the Eisteddfod website: www.townsvilleeisteddfod.org or from the Eisteddfod Office.
6 DRAMA SECTIONS
Scripts must be age appropriate and with the realisation that there will be children in the audience.
Optional: Curtain & a typed 25 word synopsis (to be read by Chairperson) handed to the Registrar prior to
the commencement of the Section, except Impromptu Drama.
Prepared Mime: Chairperson Form must be submitted
7 EXTEMPORISED SECTIONS
Failure to appear before commencement will mean disqualification.
Only Marshalls & competitors will be allowed backstage.
Improvisation topics/readings will be provided by the Adjudicator with a preparation time of 1 minute.
Impromptu Drama: Warning bell: 30 seconds before allotted time. If the performance exceeds the allotted
time, a second bell will be rung & adjudication will be given but no mark.
Impromptu News Reading: News article will be provided by the Adjudicator. I minute preparation time to
add introduction & conclusion. Warning bell: 30 seconds before allotted time.
8 PREPARED PUBLIC SPEAKING SECTIONS
Warning bell: 30 seconds before allotted time. If the performance exceeds the allotted time, a second bell
will be rung & adjudication will be given but no mark.
9 PROMPTING
Adjudicator only, except for Group Drama. Penalties may apply.
10 PROPS
Hand held props optional for Character Poem, Humorous Poem, Bush Poetry & Drama.
1 table & a chair will be provided for Drama.
Group Drama: Props must be set within 2 mins & sound effects/music must be provided on USB. Curtain
optional.
11 COSTUMES
Optional for Character Poem, Humorous Poem, Bush Poetry & Drama sections only.
Theatre Blacks required for Impromptu Drama & Prepared Mime.
12 MICROPHONE
No microphone will be allowed in any Speech & Drama Sections.

SPEECH & DRAMA AWARDS

DRAMA BURSARY Any Townsville competitor age 15 to18 who, in the opinion of the Adjudicator, shows the most potential. Must have competed in the relevant Championship.

SPEECH BURSARY Any Townsville competitor age 15 to18 who, in the opinion of the Adjudicator, shows the most potential competing in the following Sections:

Championship Recitation and either Prepared Public Speaking or Impromptu Reading.

AWARDS:

  • Most promising Drama competitor age 15 and over in any of the following Sections:

      Shakespearean or Solo Drama or Impromptu Drama

  • Drama Group (3 or more competitors) of the Adjudicator’s choice.
  • Encouragement for Recitation competitor aged 13 to 18.
  • Most promising Recitation competitor aged 12 & under.
  • Primary Choral Speaking Choir of the Adjudicator’s choice.
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 7/06/2021 11:59:00 PM (AEST)
Age 16
213 Poetry Solo     Age 16

Session: 16/09/2021 6:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Own Choice, no costumes or props

Donated by Pat Molloy Jewellers

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 12
217A Poetry Solo     Age 12

Session: 15/09/2021 6:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Choice of 2 set pieces, no costumes or props

Donated by the Fickling Family

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 11
218A Poetry Solo     Age 11

Session: 14/09/2021 6:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Choice of 2 set pieces, no costumes or props

Donated by Rowan's Body Works

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
218B Poetry Solo     Age 11

Session: 16/09/2021 6:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Choice of 2 set pieces, no costumes or props

Donated by St Margaret Mary’s College

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 10
219 Poetry Solo     Age 10

Session: 15/09/2021 2:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Choice of 2 set pieces, no costumes or props

Donated by Belinda Dagleish

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 10 & Under
227 Australian Bush Poetry Solo     Age 10 & Under

Session: 13/09/2021 2:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Choice of 2 set pieces; Costume and movement optional.

Donated by Bush Poet Mates Inc.

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 12 & Under
231 Poem In Pairs Duo     Age 12 & Under

Session: 17/09/2021 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 02:00

Own Choice Unison, Part or combination; costume optional

Donated by the Stanton Family

Sponsored by Dentures NQ

Entries Closed
Entry: $12.501st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 10 & Under
232 Poem In Pairs Duo     Age 10 & Under

Session: 14/09/2021 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 02:00

Own Choice Unison, Part or combination; costume optional

Donated by Dr Harry Stalewski, Paediatric Surgeon/Urologist

Entries Closed
Entry: $12.501st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 8 & Under
233 Poem In Pairs Duo     Age 8 & Under

Session: 17/09/2021 2:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Own Choice Unison, Part or combination; costume optional

Donated by Ann Murrell

Sponsored by Glencore

Entries Closed
Entry: $12.501st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 9 & 10
235 Character Poem Solo     Age 9 & 10

Session: 16/09/2021 2:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Own Choice; first or third person, costume & hand props optional

Donated by Lyn Tarring

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 7 & 8
236 Character Poem Solo     Age 7 & 8

Session: 14/09/2021 2:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Own Choice; first or third person, costume & hand props optional

The Lil Kratzman Trophy

Sponsored by Dental Balance

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 12
217B Poetry Solo     Age 12

Session: 15/09/2021 6:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Choice of 2 set pieces, no costumes or props

Donated by Magic House

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 9
220A Poetry Solo     Age 9

Session: 14/09/2021 2:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Choice of 2 set pieces, no costumes or props

Donated by Mr & Mrs F Colley

Sponsored by Dental Balance

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 7
222A Poetry Solo     Age 7

Session: 15/09/2021 2:00 PM    Time Limit: 01:00

Own Choice; no costume or props

Donated by Mrs Joyce Chock Man

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 6 & Under
223/224A Poetry Solo     Age 6 & Under

Session: 17/09/2021 2:00 PM    Time Limit: 01:00

Own Choice; no costume or props

Donated by the Quigley Family

Sponsored by Glencore

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 11 to 18
228/229 Australian Bush Poetry - Own Choice Solo     Age 11 to 18

Session: 13/09/2021 2:00 PM    Time Limit: 03:00

Costume and movement optional.

Donated by Bush Poet Mates Inc.

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 11 & 12
234 Character Poem Solo     Age 11 & 12

Session: 16/09/2021 6:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Own Choice; first or third person, costume & hand props optional

The Mick Lamont Trophy

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 6 & Under
237 Nursery Rhyme Solo     Age 6 & Under

Session: 16/09/2021 2:00 PM    Time Limit: 00:45

Own Choice; costume & hand props optional

Donated by June Pryor

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 17 & 18
212 Poetry Solo     Age 17 & 18

Session: 16/09/2021 6:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Own Choice, no costumes or props

Donated by the Buckle Family

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 15
214 Poetry Solo     Age 15

Session: 15/09/2021 6:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Choice of 2 set pieces, no costumes or props

Donated by Bernie Lanigan

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 13
216 Poetry Solo     Age 13

Session: 17/09/2021 6:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Choice of 2 set pieces, no costumes or props

Donated by Anne Henderson

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 9
220B Poetry Solo     Age 9

Session: 14/09/2021 2:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Choice of 2 set pieces, no costumes or props

Donated by Carmel Mildren

Sponsored by Dental Balance

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 8
221A Poetry Solo     Age 8

Session: 16/09/2021 2:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Choice of 2 set pieces, no costumes or props

Donated by the Savina Family

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 7
222B Poetry Solo     Age 7

Session: 15/09/2021 2:00 PM    Time Limit: 01:00

Own Choice; no costume or props

Donated by Rowan's Body Works

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 6 & Under
223/224B Poetry Solo     Age 6 & Under

Session: 17/09/2021 2:00 PM    Time Limit: 01:00

Own Choice; no costume or props

Donated by Central State School

Sponsored by Glencore

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 10 & Under
230 Australian Bush Poetry - Own Choice Solo     Age 10 & Under

Session: 13/09/2021 2:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Costume and movement optional.

Donated by Bush Poet Mates Inc.

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 14
215 Poetry Solo     Age 14

Session: 17/09/2021 6:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Choice of 2 set pieces, no costumes or props

Donated by Margaret Coventry

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 8
221B Poetry Solo     Age 8

Session: 16/09/2021 2:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Choice of 2 set pieces, no costumes or props

Donated by the Dickson Family

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 11 to 18
225/226 Australian Bush Poetry Solo     Age 11 to 18

Session: 13/09/2021 2:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Choice of 2 set pieces; Costume and movement optional.

Donated by Bush Poet Mates Inc.

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Age 13 to 18
238 Humorous Poem Solo     Age 13 to 18

Session: 16/09/2021 6:00 PM    Time Limit: 02:00

Own Choice; costume & hand props optional; age appropriate

Donated by the Shield Family

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          
Age 15 to 18
211 Recitation Championship Solo     Age 15 to 18

Session: 17/09/2021 6:00 PM    Time Limit: 05:00

Set. Must compete in appropriate Age Solo, no costume or props

Donated by the Heron Family

Entries Closed
Entry: $13.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          
Age 6
223A Poetry Solo     Age 6

Session: 13/09/2021 9:00 AM    Time Limit: 01:00

Own Choice; no costume or props

Donated by the Quigley Family

Sponsored by Yamaha Music Australia & The Keyboard Shop

Entries Closed
Entry: $8.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC