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Wellington Eisteddfod Society’s 45th Annual Wellington Eisteddfod

Speech and Drama Section

Please read the Wellington Eisteddfod Rules above as they also apply to this section. Failure to adhere to these rules may result in disqualification.

Entries close Monday May 23rd, 2022

No late entries can be accepted.

1. OWN CHOICE ITEMS: Copy for Adjudicator

• Competitors must hand in a printed copy of their music, words, or recitation to the session registrar before the commencement of the class or face disqualification.

• All papers must be clearly marked with the class number, competitor number and no visible name.

• The Society accepts no responsibility for the loss or damage of any original papers.

• Competitors in the first two classes of each session: Copy of work must be submitted prior to the commencement of the session.

• It is preferred that copies of work be submitted at the beginning of each session, for all classes.

2. COSTUMES/PROPS

• No costumes or props are permitted for Poetry Recitation (except for Nursery Rhyme in Costume & Dramatic Verse)

• Minimum props - Only the props required to enhance performance. These must be able to be carried on stage by the competitor without extra assistance.

3. MOVEMENT DRAMA GROUP

• Minimum of three competitors will give a non-verbal, dramatic interpretation of their selected item using movement and music.

• Adjudication will be based on interpretation, sensitivity, presentation and dramatic impact.

• A standard of excellence consistent with that expected in dance competition is not part of the marking criteria.

4. IMPROVISATION GROUP

• Two or more competitors

• Topic supplied by the adjudicator for each group

• One person from each group to announce the topic prior to commencing the improvisation

• One table and two chairs will be available as props, if required

• No other props will be permitted

• Preparation time – 2 minutes

• Warning bell at 1 minute 50 seconds

5. ORIGINAL WORK BY A SCHOOL GROUP

• Minimum props

• Script to be written by the performers

• Set up and dismantle time should not exceed 10 minutes.

COMPETITION ENTRY FEES
Solos	$9
Duologues and Poem for Two	$11
Groups	$16
Championships	$16
Local Scholarship	No fee
Rotary Scholarship	$16
Stardom Administration Fee per Invoice	$5
Incorrect Entries or Amendments	$10

TIME LIMITS (unless otherwise stated)
12 years and under	2 minutes
13-18 years	3 minutes
Open	4 minutes

Trophies and Prizes 12 YEARS AND UNDER
1st Place - Solo	Medal plus Certificate	$15
2nd Place - Solo	Ribbon plus Certifcate	$10
3rd Place - Solo	Ribbon plus Certifcate	$5
Highly Commended	Certificate	N/A
Duologues / Poem for Two
1st Place	Medals plus Certificates	$30
2nd Place	Ribbons plus Certificates	$20
3rd Place	Ribbons plus Certificates	$10
Highly Commended	Certificates	N/A
13 YEARS AND OVER
1st Place - Solo	Certificate	$15
2nd Place - Solo	Certifcate	$10
3rd Place - Solo	Certifcate	$5
Highly Commended	Certificate	N/A
Duologues / Poem for Two
1st Place	Certificates	$30
2nd Place	Certificates	$20
3rd Place	Certificates	$10
Highly Commended	Certificates	N/A

GROUPS AND VERSE SPEAKING CHOIRS
PRIMARY
1st Place	Banner plus small certificates for each competitor
2nd Place	Banner plus small certificates for each competitor
3rd Place	Banner plus small certificates for each competitor
Highly Commended	Banner plus small certificates for each competitor
SECONDARY
1st Place	Banner
2nd Place	Banner
3rd Place	Banner
Highly Commended	Banner

AWARDS
Junior Encouragement Award (12 Years and Under)	Trophy
Senior Encouragement Award (13 Years and Over)	Trophy
Most Promising Junior Performer	Trophy
Most Promising Senior Performer	Trophy
Best Drama Performance by a School	Trophy plus $200
Best Performance – School Verse Speaking Choir	Trophy plus $200
Junior Speech and Drama Championship (12 Years and Under)	1st Prize: Trophy and Certificate plus $50
Senior Speech and Drama Championship (13 Years and Over)	1st Prize: Trophy and Certificate plus $100
Colin Poyner Award for the Most Outstanding Performance	$350
Local Speech and Drama Scholarship	Trophy plus Prize Money
Rotary Speech and Drama Scholarship	Trophy plus Prize Money

Championships and Scholarships

CHAMPIONSHIPS

To qualify for entry, competitors must have performed in three other solo classes.
There must be two competitors entered for championship classes to be held. If one competitor only performs on the day, prize money may be reduced.

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS sponsored by Wellington Eisteddfod Society

Entrants must live in or receive lessons in the postcodes of 2820, 2868 or 2818.
To qualify, competitors must perform in three solo Speech and Drama classes.
A minimum of two entrants is required for the full scholarship to be awarded. If there are fewer than two entrants, prize money may be reduced.
There is no entry fee.

ROTARY SCHOLARSHIPS sponsored by Wellington Rotary Club

By sponsoring these scholarships, the Wellington Rotary Club hopes to encourage participation and excellence in the performing arts. The adjudicator will judge competitors on their overall performance in the section.

Competitors must perform in a minimum of four solo classes at this eisteddfod.
A minimum of two competitors is required for the full scholarship to be awarded. If there are fewer than two competitors, prize money may be reduced.
Previous scholarship winners are ineligible to enter.
Entry fee: $15