DRAMATIC INTERPRETATION ("D.I." - State/National): The student acts out a serious-toned presentation chosen from published materials: plays, novels, poetry, screenplays, essays, stories, etc. Students may portray more than one character, but the material must come from only one selection. Up to 150 words of original material may be added, e.g. an introduction to the selection or explanation of a scene change. No costumes or props are allowed, and performers must remain standing. The contestant conveys theauthor's meaning through voice(s), gestures, and facial expressions. Presentationsmust be memorized. Time limit - 10 minutes.
HUMOROUS INTERPRETATION ("H.I." - State/National): Same as Dramatic Interp., only funny.
DUO INTERPRETATION ("Duo" - State/National): Same basic rules as Dramatic and
Humorous, except the piece is performed by two people. Selections may be dramatic,
amusing, or a combination. Each person may play more than one part and either or both
may serve as narrator. Students may not touch or look at each other except during the
introduction.
ORATORICAL INTERPRETATION ("O.I." - State): Presentation of a speech that was
delivered by a real person in a public forum. The aim is to effectively convey the
message intended by the original speaker. Up to 150 words of original material can be
added. The speech must be memorized. Time limit - 10 minutes.
THEMATIC INTERPRETATION ("T.I." - State): In T.I., the speaker communicates a certain theme, such as "war is hell," using at least three different literary selections
that illustrate and develop that theme. Poetry, novels, stories, plays, essays, or any
other form of literature can be included; each must be introduced with the original
author and title. The speaker must hold a script. Time limit - 10 minutes.
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