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The challenge of this category is to present a literary script in a way that the audience imagines acting being described. Symbolic characterization, vocal, and physical action is required. The script may be a cutting, a complete work, a script complied from a variety of sources. The material may be prose, poetry, or essay-or a combination of these forms, but drama is prohibited.
Rules:
1) Group Interpretive Reading is an ensemble presentation by 2-5 readers.
2) Introductions and any necessary transitions are to be memorized or
presented extemporaneously without using notes.
3) Costume, props, mechanical sound effects and lighting are not allowed.
Vocal music must be incidental and consist of no more than 30 seconds total,
after which there will be a one point deduction. Chairs and reading stands
for scripts my be used.
4) A copy of the original source's) must be available for inspection upon
request of the adjudicator.
5) Maximum time limit: 12 minutes.
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