Performance
How is a Performance different than other categories?
The performance category is the only one that is presented live. Developing a strong narrative that allows your subject to unfold in a dramatic and visually interesting way is important. Memorizing, rehearsing, and refining your script is essential, so you should schedule time for this in addition to research, writing, costuming and prop gathering.
Before beginning your performance, consider whether you want to compete individually or in a team. Either option will give you different leverage in storytelling, blocking, setting the scene, character, etc.
Performance Requirements:
The performance category is the only one that is presented live. Developing a strong narrative that allows your subject to unfold in a dramatic and visually interesting way is important. Memorizing, rehearsing, and refining your script is essential, so you should schedule time for this in addition to research, writing, costuming and prop gathering.
Before beginning your performance, consider whether you want to compete individually or in a team. Either option will give you different leverage in storytelling, blocking, setting the scene, character, etc.
Performance Requirements:
- You/your group must create a Process Paper and Annotated Bibliography
- The performance must be fewer than ten minutes from start to finish
- Set up/clean up for the performance must be completed in five minutes or fewer. I/we can clean up from the performance in five minutes or fewer each.
- Performance time begins after the title of the entry and the name(s) of the participants are announced.
- You may use media devices, but must be able to operate these devices yourself during the performance.
- You/your team are responsible for gathering costumes and props for the performance.