Dual Interpretation
1. A program of one or more selections of published poetry prose, or drama. The titles and authors must be identified.
2. The presentation must be from a script. Props, make-up, and costumes are not permitted. Expressions, gestures, body position, and upper body movement are allowed as a means of characterization. Foot movement is limited to a one-step radius.
3. Two contestants should have a script, character and audience interaction. The contestants should spend an equal amount of time interacting with each other.
4. Students may not present the same selections.
5. Time limit: Maximum of 8 minutes. If the speaker goes over a 30 second grace period that contestant may not be awarded first place in that round.