Prose Reading

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poetry  prose reading  farrago  group interpretation  play acting  solo acting  story telling

 

You read a selection of prose literature, including short stories, cutting from novels, drama, essay, or other non-fiction work centering on a specific theme or emotion.  Oral material is allowed.  An introduction, including title and author, along with any necessary transitions are to be written by the reader and should be presented without the use of notes.

Rules:
1) Original Material is allowed.
2) Original introduction is required and, along with any transition used, must be presented without the use of notes.
3) The material is to be read from the printed page with optional use of a reading stand.
4) Costumes and props may not be used.  Vocal music, if used, must be incidental and consist of no more than 30 seconds total.
5) Maximum time limit: 8 minuets.  A 30 second grace period is allowed.

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