What is Speech & Debate?
Speech and Debate Tournaments allow for students to perform pieces of their choosing (play, book, anything published, etc.) and receive valuable feedback from a multitude of judges. Tournaments are available for students of every grade; they are a great way to win awards and to meet theater students from other schools in our area!
The types of competition pieces are:
The types of competition pieces are:
- Humorous Interpretation (HI): A ten-minute long cutting of a humorous play, scene, or monologue. This is performed solo.
- Dramatic Interpretation (DI): A ten-minute long cutting of a dramatic play, scene, or monologue. This is performed solo.
- Duet/Duo: A twelve minute piece that is performed with a partner; it can be humorous or dramatic.
Speech Tournaments typically take place on Fridays and Saturdays at various high schools around our area. On Fridays, students will be pulled from fourth period and ride a bus to their destination. Freshman will be bussed over to the senior campus during third period, where they will meet up with everyone else.
There are usually three rounds at tournaments: Prelims, Semis, and Finals. Each time you go to finals you earn points! You need 12 points to qualify for TFA State. At State, there are four rounds: Prelims, Quarters, Semis, and Finals.
Check this link out for some tips about Speech -
http://www.stageandcraft.com/uil-events-2/2016/5/23/new-speech-categories-what-you-need-to-know
There are usually three rounds at tournaments: Prelims, Semis, and Finals. Each time you go to finals you earn points! You need 12 points to qualify for TFA State. At State, there are four rounds: Prelims, Quarters, Semis, and Finals.
Check this link out for some tips about Speech -
http://www.stageandcraft.com/uil-events-2/2016/5/23/new-speech-categories-what-you-need-to-know
Below is a helpful chart over viewing the elements within each event and how to be successful.
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