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| CALLBOARD |
| Thank you to everyone that auditioned! This year, we had a record 95 students participate in auditions. We were amazed by everyone's dedication and willingness to take a risk. Your courage is outstanding! Unfortunately, due to the vast numbers, we were not able to cast everyone on the speech team. Please understand that many factors influence casting decisions - including schedules, conflicts, academics, dedication, sports. We hope that you will get involved in future productions, including spring auditions in March. Important Notes ~ Be sure to check all of the cast lists carefully (five pages) ~ After checking to see your event(s), be sure to check the correct schedules (each director has their own schedule) ~ With so many students involved, it was impossible to schedule around all conflicts - we understand that you may have to miss parts or full rehearsals on certain weeks (Please remind your director about these prior conflicts - this will help us out greatly!) 2011-2011 SPEECH TEAM CAST LISTS DEAN REHEARSAL SCHEDULE ERNZEN REHEARSAL SCHEDULE SCHUMACHER REHEARSAL SCHEDULE First Annual Team Dinner and Meeting Save the Date! Please let your parents know that there will be a Team Dinner and Meeting on Tuesday, November 29th from 6:00-7:30 PM. This will be a potluck dinner, with families providing certain food. We will also have incredible Pulled Pork from Steve Geisz (otherwise known as Megan's better half.) This is an IMPORTANT MEETING. We NEED all students to attend, as well as parents. Talk to them NOW to save the date! More information will be given out at your first rehearsal. Performances An Evening of Speech - Thursday, January 18 @ Dubuque Senior (7pm) District Large Group Contest - Saturday, January 20 @ Cascade HS (All Day) State Large Group Contest - Saturday, February 4 (All Day) @ Dubuque Senior HS All-State Large Group Festival - Saturday, February 18 (All Day) @ Iowa State University *if your event(s) advance District Individual Events - Saturday, February 25 (All Day) @ Maquoketa Valley HS State Individual Events - Saturday, March 10 (All Day) @ Waldorf College *if your event(s) advance All-State Individual Events Festival - Monday, March 26 (All Day) @ University of Northern Iowa *if your event(s) advance Questions? See Mr. Dean (Room A209) or Mr. Ernzen (Room B237) or Megan (543-6024) |
| Audition Info / IHSSA SPEECH TEAM |
| DESCRIPTION OF LARGE GROUP EVENTS Choral Reading - a group of 2 to 15 students perform a collection of works with an emphasis on ensemble reading (may include singing). Facial expression and vocal blend are important. Length: up to 15 minutes with scripts Ensemble Acting - two to six students act out a scene from a play or book. A table and chairs are the only props allowed, and no costumes or makeup is permitted. Length: up to 15 minutes memorized Group Improvisation - two to five students are given a situation and improvise a scene with limited preparation time. Creativity, working together, and character development are essential. Length: 3-5 minutes without scripts Musical Theatre - two to six students perform song(s) and scene(s) from a musical. A table and chairs are the only props allowed, and no costumes or makeup is permitted. Length: up to 10 minutes memorized One Act Play - a group of two or more students perform one act of a play on the stage. Costumes, makeup, props and sets are permitted. Length: up to 35 minutes memorized Radio Broadcasting - a group of up to 8 students gather, edit, and organize a radio broadcast which includes news, sports, and weather. The performance is pre-recorded. Length: between 5-6 minutes with scripts Readers Theatre - a group of between 2 and 15 interpret a dramatic work or piece of literature with an emphasis on body and vocal expression. Length: up to 25 minutes with scripts Short Film (Experimental Category) - a group of between 2 and 15 students create a five-minute short film. The performance is pre-recorded and required on and off camera positions. Length: under five minutes pre-recorded Television News - a group of 8-12 students gather, edit, and organize a news broadcast which includes news, sports, and weather. The performance is pre-recorded and requires on and off camera positions. Length: between 12-15 minutes with scripts |
| DESCRIPTION OF INDIVIDUAL EVENTS Acting - a student acts out a monologue from a play, serious or humorous. Only a single chair may be used. Length: up to 8 minutes memorized After Dinner Speaking - a student writes and delivers a humorous speech intended for a particular audience. Length: up to 5 minutes memorized with notes not to exceed 50 words on a notecard Expository Address - a student writes and delivers an informative speech on a topic of interest. Length: up to 6 minutes memorized with notes not to exceed 50 words on a notecard Improvisational Acting - a student draws characters and a situation and acts out a scene with limited preparation. Length: up to 5 minutes imagination needed Literary Program - a combination of prose and poetry is presented on a theme. Facial and vocal expression are key. Length: up to 10 minutes with script Original Oratory - a student writes and delivers a persuasive speech on a topic of interest. A lectern may be used. Length: up to 8 minutes memorized with notes not to exceed 50 words on a notecard Poetry/Prose - a student interprets works of either poetry or prose. Interpretion and expression are essential. Length: up to 6 minutes with script Public Address - a student selects a speech originally delivered by another, communicating the intent of the author. Length: up to 8 minutes memorized with notes not to exceed 50 words on a notecard Radio News - a student prepares a news program with given news copy in 30 minutes. A speaker system is used with the audience located in another room. Length: between 4-5 minutes with script Review - a student writes and delivers a critical analysis of a book, movie, video game, or any other media. Length: up to 8 minutes memorized with notes not to exceed 50 words on a notecard Spontaneous - a student draws a contemporary issue topic to speak about with 3 minutes of preparation. Research is important in this category. Length: up to 5 minutes Storytelling - a student tells a children's story with facial and body expression. A stool may be used. Length: up to 5 minutes memorized |