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| 69th Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod Traralgon |
| SPEECH & DRAMA |
| 25 Aug 2025 to 26 Aug 2025 |
| (To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised) |
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SPEECH & DRAMA
Entries must be received by 30 Jun 2025 Dates: Monday, 25th August to Tuesday, 26th August 2025 ADJUDICATOR: Bronwen Hanvey 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.
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| ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 30/06/2025 11:59:00 PM (AEST) |
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| 601 | All Abilities Solo Yrs 4 & under 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 ribbon. Sponsored by Loy Yang B Operations & Maintenance |
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| 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 ribbon. Your name could be here as a sponsor - contact sponsorship@lve.org.au |
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| 607 | Prepared Reading Solo Yrs 4 & under Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Sponsored by Loy Yang B Operations & Maintenance |
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| Entry: $6.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Ribbon |
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| 608 | Prepared Reading Solo Yr 5 Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Sponsored by Loy Yang B Operations & Maintenance |
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| Entry: $6.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Ribbon |
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| 609 | Prepared Reading Solo Yr 6 Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Sponsored by Loy Yang B Operations & Maintenance |
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| Entry: $6.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Ribbon |
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| 610 | Prepared Reading Solo Secondary Students Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | Sponsored by Loy Yang B Operations & Maintenance |
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| Entry: $10.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Ribbon |
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| 611 | Recitation Verse or Prose Solo Yrs 3 & 4 Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Sponsored by Loy Yang B Operations & Maintenance |
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| Entry: $6.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Ribbon |
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| 612 | Recitation Verse or Prose Solo Yrs 5 & 6 Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | Sponsored by Littleton Hackford |
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| Entry: $6.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Ribbon |
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| 613 | Recitation Poetry for two voices Duo. Primary Students Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | Must incorporate solo lines & unison Sponsored by Littleton Hackford |
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| Entry: $8.00 | 1st Medals 2nd Medals 3rd Medals HC Ribbon |
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| 614 | Recitation Verse or Prose Solo Secondary Students Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | Not character recital Sponsored by Loy Yang B Operations & Maintenance |
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| Entry: $10.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Ribbon |
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| 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 |
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| Entry: $10.00 | 1st Frank Edmondson Award + $50 2nd $30 3rd $20 HC Ribbon |
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| 617 | Character Recital Solo Primary Students Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | Character Recital in costume This Section was made possible by a donation from Mr Bill Degnan |
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| Entry: $6.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Ribbon |
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| 619 | Character Recital Solo Open Time Limit: 05:00 |
| | Character Recital in costume Sponsored by Lions Club of Traralgon |
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| Entry: $10.00 | 1st $50 2nd $30 3rd $20 HC Ribbon |
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| 621 | Mime Solo Primary Students Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Story to be told by action & expression only. Sponsored by Loy Yang B Operations & Maintenance |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Ribbon |
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| 622 | Mime Solo Secondary Students Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Story to be told by action & expression only. This Section was made possible by a donation from Mr Bill Degnan |
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| Entry: $10.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Ribbon |
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| 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 |
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| Entry: $8.00 | 1st Medals 2nd Medals 3rd Medals HC Ribbon |
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| 626 | Story Telling Solo Primary Students 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 |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Ribbon |
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| 628 | Impromptu Reading Solo Primary Students 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 |
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| Entry: $6.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Ribbon |
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| 630 | Impromptu Reading Solo Secondary Students Time Limit: 03:00 |
| | Text chosen by the adjudicator & presented to performer backstage Sponsored by Loy Yang B Operations & Maintenance |
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| Entry: $10.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Ribbon |
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| 631 | Bush Poetry Solo Open Time Limit: 05:00 |
| | Own choice - suitable for general audience This Section was made possible by a donation from Dr R & Mrs E Dawson |
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| Entry: $10.00 | 1st $50 2nd $30 3rd $20 HC Ribbon |
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| 632 | Prepared Speech Solo Primary Students Time Limit: 02:00 |
| | Own choice. Warning bell at 1 & half minute Sponsored by Loy Yang B Operations & Maintenance |
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| Entry: $7.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Ribbon |
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| 633 | Prepared Speech Solo Secondary Students Time Limit: 04:00 |
| | Own choice. Warning bell at 3 minutes Sponsored by Littleton Hackford |
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| Entry: $10.00 | 1st Medallion 2nd Medal 3rd Medal HC Ribbon |
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| 635 | Scholarship Solo Secondary Students 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 & at least one other solo speech section.
Costume must be full black attire - T shirt/skivvy, skirt & leggings or trousers. |
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| Entry: $25.00 | 1st $500 2nd $150 3rd $50 HC Ribbon |
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| 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 |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st Ribbon + $100 2nd Ribbon + $50 3rd Ribbon + $25 HC Ribbon |
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| 637 | Group Speaking Group. Yrs 3 & 4 Time Limit: 05:00 |
| | Two contrasting items to be presented Sponsored by Loy Yang B Operations & Maintenance |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st Ribbons + $100 2nd Ribbons + $50 3rd Ribbons + $25 HC Ribbons |
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| 638 | Group Speaking Group. Yrs 5 & 6 Time Limit: 05:00 |
| | Two contrasting items to be presented Sponsored by Littleton Hackford |
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| Entry: $15.00 | 1st Ribbons + $100 2nd Ribbons + $50 3rd Ribbons + $25 HC Ribbons |
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| 639 | Open VCE Drama Solo Secondary Students Time Limit: 07:00 |
| | Performance must meet the requirements of the 2025 VCE DRAMA Solo Performance examination guidelines for students and teachers. Sponsored by Loy Yang B Operations & Maintenance |
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| Entry: $10.00 | 1st $100 2nd $50 3rd $25 |
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