| IOWA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASSOCIATION Dubuque Senior High School is a proud member of the Iowa High School Speech Association. Each year, Dubuque Senior competes in both Large Group and Individual Events Speech Contests, with over sixty students participating. Participation in IHSSA is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in acting, singing, dancing, improvisation, oratorical skills, and ensemble performance. |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 2010/2011 CONTEST DATES/LOCATIONS DISTRICT LARGE GROUP January 22, 2011 Cascade High School Cascade, Iowa STATE LARGE GROUP February 5, 2011 Decorah High School Decorah, Iowa ALL-STATE LARGE GROUP February 18-19, 2011 Iowa State University Ames, Iowa DISTRICT INDIVIDUAL EVENTS February 26, 2011 Maquoketa Valley High School Delhi, Iowa STATE INDIVIDUAL EVENTS March 12, 2011 Starmont High School Arlington, Iowa ALL-STATE INDIVIDUAL EVENTS March 28, 2010 University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa |
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