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| 2023 City of Warrnambool Eisteddfod |
| Speech & Drama |
| 15 May 2023 to 02 Jun 2023 |
| (To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised) |
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View Discipline Rule
To be read in conjunction with the CITY OF WARRNAMBOOL EISTEDDFOD REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS/RULES (see www.warrnambooleisteddfod.org.au)
SPEECH & DRAMA 2023 All information with regard to entry, timing, entry fees, prizes and specific conditions for each section is available on the Stardom on-line entry system (www.stardom.com.au). Please refer to Stardom for specific information. DATES: Secondary: Monday 15 May, 2023 – Friday 19 May, 2023 Primary: Monday 29 May, 2023 - Friday 2 June, 2023 ENTRIES CLOSE: Thursday 6 April, 2023 at 5.00pm (last day of Term 1) ADJUDICATOR: Secondary - Sharon Holmes / Primary - Ann O'Brien VENUE: Mozart Hall NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE. GENERAL CONDITIONS: ******* It is a requirement that each individual performer, group or school sanction the recording of performance (unless there is a specific reason, for instance a legal condition, for exclusion). Please be aware publicity shots may be taken during the Eisteddfod. Please advise the Convenors if there is a specific reason - for instance, legal condition - for exclusion of a particular performer. See, “Recording of Performance Release” on Rules & Regulations page on the website. (www.warrnambooleisteddfod.org.au) NOTE: Recorded performances and photography will only be used for advertising the Eisteddfod and will remain the copyright of Warrnambool Eisteddfod Inc. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS - In all Speech “own choice” sections, consideration will be given by the adjudicator to the quality of the selection.
- The age at 01.01.2023 shall be deemed the age of the competitor.
- Competitors’ names and birth dates should be on the entry.
- Competitors in “own choice” items, excluding Prepared Speech, must submit copies for the adjudicator at registration at least 30 minutes before commencement of section.
- Copy of ‘Poem Written by Competitor’ to be forwarded to the convenor nickynoo1960@gmail.com two weeks prior to the event. If not received by this date, the competitor will not be eligible to compete in the section.
- In the ‘Poem for Two’ sections, a competitor may only enter ONCE. NO MULTIPLE ENTRIES WITH ANOTHER PARTNER WILL BE ALLOWED.
SPECIAL EVENTS Entries are to be confirmed a week prior to the event. If there are fewer than four confirmed entries for either Special Event, that event will be cancelled. If the event is cancelled, competitors will be notified by email as soon as possible. Special Events Sections are not included in Aggregate Points. AGGREGATE TROPHIES Sections are: Years 5 & 6; Year 7; Year 8; 16 years & under; Open Section Trophies will be awarded to the competitor with the highest aggregate points in each section. Points to be calculated on the following basis from solo sections: 1st - 6 points, 2nd- - 4 points, 3rd - 2 points. Sections 228, 229 & 230 will not be included in the aggregate. Schools will be asked to sign a receipt when the perpetual trophies are awarded to the school.
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| ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 14/04/2023 5:00:00 PM (AEST) |
| 227 | Ellis & Iris Bickley Memorial Youth Public Speaking Prepared Speech Solo 18 Years & Under |
| | Topics to be on Current Affairs. Entries are to be confirmed a week prior to the event.
If there are fewer than four confirmed entries, the event will be cancelled and competitors notified by email as soon as possible. Sponsored by family of Ellis & Iris Bickley | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Trophy & Prize Money + $50 2nd Prize Money + $20 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 228 | Own Choice Verse Reading Solo Secondary School Students |
| | The Beverly Melican Memorial Poetry Award. Competitors must compete in Sections 228, 229 and 230.
First prize for the Award is a Trophy and $100, 2nd prize is $50
Entries are to be confirmed a week prior to the event. If there are fewer than 4 confirmed entries, the event will be cancelled and competitors notified by email as soon as possible.
Any period of writing. Quality of selection will be taken into account. One of the pieces in Sections 228, 229, 230 must be by an Australian poet/author. Please identify the Australian reading when handing in to registration. Sponsored by Beverley Melican Award | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $6.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 229 | Prose Reading Solo Secondary School Students |
| | The Beverly Melican Memorial Poetry Award. Competitors must enter sections 228 & 230 as well to qualify.
The prizes for the Award are: First prize a Trophy and $100, 2nd prize $50
SEE EVENT NOTES Section 228. Own choice prose reading but similar theme to own choice verse reading. Sponsored by Beverley Melican Award | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 230 | Own Choice Narrative Poem Memorised Solo Secondary School Students |
| | The Beverly Melican Memorial Poetry Award - Competitors must enter sections 228 & 229 as well to qualify.
The prizes for the Award are: First prize a Trophy and $100, 2nd prize $50.
See Section 228 notes.
One of the pieces in Sections 228, 229, 230 must be by an Australian poet/author. Please identify the Australian reading when handing in to registration. Sponsored by Beverley Melican Award | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Prize Money & Ribbon + $100 2nd Prize Money & Ribbon + $50 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 231 | Choral Speaking Choir Primary School to Year 4 |
| | A selection of two contrasting poems. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $8.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon |
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| 232 | Choral Speaking Choir Primary School to Year 6 |
| | A selection of two contrasting poems. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $8.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon |
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| 233 | Choral Speaking Choir Primary School Prep to Year 2 |
| | A selection of two contrasting poems. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $8.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon |
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| 234 | Recital in Costume Solo Years 5 & 6 |
| | Consideration will be given by the adjudicator to the quality of selection.
Chairperson introduces the title of the piece. Competitor enters stage in character and starts recital immediately without introducing poem.
MUST BE RECITED. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $6.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 235 | Prepared Speech Solo Years 5 & 6 |
| | Own choice. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $6.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 236 | Story Telling (Own Choice) Solo Years 5 & 6 |
| | Fairy story, fable or any story suitable for the age group. Props optional.
This is not reciting an 'off by heart' story, it is TELLING a story. Imagine you are TELLING a story to a little child at bedtime.
MUST BE TOLD, NOT READ. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $6.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 237 | Poetry Reading or Recitation (Own Choice) Solo Years 5 & 6 |
| | Own choice. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $6.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 238 | Poem for Two - Reading (Own Choice) Duo Years 5 & 6 |
| | Competitors will share the READING. Part unison/part solo.
Years 5 and 6 only. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $6.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 239 | Effective Reading Solo Years 5 & 6 |
| | Own choice extract to be selected by the student from a work of fiction.
Student should introduce the novel and give a brief reason for reading the particular extract. A legible copy of the extract must be presented at registration. Sponsored by family of Ellis & Iris Bickley | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $6.00 | 1st Trophy & Ribbon 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 240 | Scripture Reading (Own Choice) Solo Years 5 & 6 |
| | Own choice.
Copy of text to by typed or enlarged from Bible for ease of reading by adjudicator. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $6.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 241 | Impromptu Effective Reading for three Competitors - Set Piece Trio Years 5 & 6 |
| | Students will be given the highlighted script three minutes before performance and have 3 minutes preparation.
Year 5 & 6 only. Sponsored by Ann O'Brien | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $6.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 241A | Poem Written by Competitor (to be read) Solo Years 5 & 6 |
| | Time limit 2 mins.
POINTS: 60% for poem 40% for reading. Poems must be emailed to the convenor two weeks before the event. $25.00 First Prize.
All poems will be on display in foyer at the venue. Sponsored by Ann O'Brien | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $6.00 | 1st Prize Money & Ribbon + $25 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 242/7 | Character Recital (to be memorised) Solo 14 Years & Under |
| | To be based on a book, television, comic script or one of your own design. Not to be a poetry recitation.To be memorised. COSTUME OPTIONAL. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 242/8 | Character Recital (to be memorised) Solo Year 8 |
| | To be based on a book, television, comic script or one of your own design. Not to be a poetry recitation.
Chairperson announces the title of the piece. Competitors start recital immediately without introducing title.
To be memorised. COSTUME OPTIONAL. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 243/7 | Poem Written by Competitor (to be read) Solo Year 7 |
| | To be read. Points: 60% for poem, 40% for reading.
Poems to be emailed to convenor two weeks before the event. $25.00 First Prize.
Sponsored by Ann O'Brien | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Prize Money & Ribbon + $25 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 243/8 | Poem Written by Competitor (to be read) Solo Year 8 |
| | To be read. Points: 60% for poem, 40% for reading.
Poems to be emailed to convenor two weeks before the event. $25.00 First prize.
Sponsored by Ann O'Brien | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Prize Money & Ribbon + $25 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 244/7 | Impromptu Speech Solo Year 7 |
| | From a selection of topics provided by the adjudicator.
Preparation time 1 minute 30 seconds. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 244/8 | Impromptu Speech Solo Year 8 |
| | From a selection of unseen topics. Preparation time 1 minute 30 seconds. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 245/7 | Prepared Speech (Own Choice) Solo Year 7 |
| | Cue cards allowed. Own choice. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 245/8 | Prepared Speech (Own Choice) Solo Year 8 |
| | Cue cards allowed. Own choice. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 246/7 | Scripture Reading (Own Choice) Solo Year 7 |
| | Own choice.
Copy of text to be typed or enlarged from Bible for ease of reading by adjudicator | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 246/8 | Scripture Reading (Own Choice) Solo Year 8 |
| | Own choice.
Copy of text to be typed or enlarged from Bible for ease of reading by adjudicator | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 247/7 | Poetry Reading or Recital (Own Choice) Solo Year 7 |
| | Own choice. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 247/8 | Poetry Reading or Recital (Own Choice) Solo Year 8 |
| | Own choice. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 248/7 | Poem for Two (Own Choice) Duo Year 7 |
| | Two competitors will share the READING. Part unison and part solo.
Quality of selection will be taken into account. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 248/8 | Poem for Two (Own Choice) Duo Year 8 |
| | Two competitors will share the READING. Part unison and part solo.
Quality of selection will be taken into account. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 249/7 | Effective Reading Solo Year 7 |
| | Own choice extract to be selected by the student from a work of fiction.
Student should introduce the reading and give a brief reason for reading the particular extract. A copy of the extract must be presented at registration. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 249/8 | Effective Reading Solo Year 8 |
| | Own choice extract to be selected by the student from a work of fiction.
Student should introduce the novel and give a brief reason for reading the particular extract. A copy of the extract must be presented at registration. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 250/7 | Impromptu Reading for two/three competitors Duo/Trio Year 7 |
| | Competitors will be given the highlighted script two minutes before presentation. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 250/8 | Impromptu Reading for two/three competitors Duo/Trio Year 8 |
| | Competitors will be given the highlighted script two minutes before presentation. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 251 | Acting in Duo, Trio or Quartet (Scripted) Duo, Trio or Quartet 16 Years & Under |
| | A memorised group performance of a piece from an existing script or poem or self-devised script or poem.
Time limit 7 minutes includes setting and striking of basic props. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 252 | Reading in Two Parts Solo 16 Years & Under |
| | a) A prose reading from any work of fiction
b) A second, contrasting prose reading from any work of fiction
c) Include a link stating the difference in styles of the two pieces.
A copy of both readings for the adjudicator to be submitted at registration. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 253 | Character Monologue Solo 16 Years & Under |
| | A memorised solo performance from an existing or self-devised script with appropriate movement.
Props are to be kept to a minimum. Costumes are optional. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 254 | Prepared Speech (Own Choice) Solo 16 Years & Under |
| | A self-devised speech on a topic of choice. Inform and persuade the audience to your point of view. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 255 | Group Improvisation 2 to 4 Actors 16 Years & Under |
| | Improvisation for two to four performers from an idea given by the adjudicator.
Time limit 4 minutes maximum plus 1 minute preparation time. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 256 | Poem Written by Competitor (to be read) Solo 16 Years & Under |
| | Poem is to be read. Points: 60% for poem 40% for reading.
Poems to be emailed to convenor 2 weeks before performance date. Sponsored by Ann O'Brien | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Prize Money & Ribbon + $25 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 257 | One Minute Please - Impromptu Animated Talk Solo 16 Years & Under |
| | Impromptu animated talk. Topic set by adjudicator.
Warning bell at 45 seconds. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 261 | Character Monologue Solo Open |
| | A memorised solo performance from an existing or self-devised script with appropriate movement.
Props are to be kept to a minimum. Costumes are optional. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $8.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 263 | Group Improvisation 2 to 4 Actors Open |
| | Improvisation for two to four performers from an idea given by the adjudicator.
Time limit 4 minutes maximum plus 1 minute preparation time. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $8.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 264 | Poem Written by Competitor (to be read) Solo Open |
| | Poem is to be read. Points: 60% for poem, 40% for reading.
Poems to be emailed to convenor 2 weeks before performance date. Sponsored by Ann O'Brien | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $8.00 | 1st Prize Money & Ribbon + $25 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 265 | One Minute Please - Impromptu Animated Talk Solo Open |
| | Impromptu animated talk. Topic set by adjudicator.
Warning bell at 45 seconds. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $8.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 266 | Reading in Two Parts Solo Open |
| | a) A prose reading from any work of fiction
b) A second, contrasting prose reading from any work of fiction
c) Include a link stating the difference in styles of the two pieces.
A copy for the adjudicator to be submitted at registration. | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $8.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 267 | Open Women in Australian Literature Pre 1950 - Reading Own Choice Solo Open |
| | A piece of poetry or prose related to this theme.
The selection can be written by a woman or focus on women in Australian society.
Please reference publication and year of publication on photocopy handed in at registration. Sponsored by Ann O'Brien | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $8.00 | 1st Prize Money & Ribbon + $25 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon HM Ribbon |
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| 280 | Novice Effective Reading Duo Years 3 & 4 |
| | To be read. Own choice. From a Roald Dahl novel. Sponsored by Nicola Baker | Entries Closed |
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| Entry: $6.00 | 1st Prize Money & Ribbon + $20 2nd Ribbon 3rd Ribbon |
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