Speech and Drama Syllabus 2012

THE CITY OF ORANGE

EISTEDDFOD SOCIETY INC

THE ART OF SPEECH AND DRAMA SYLLABUS, 2012

SPEECH AND DRAMA EISTEDDFOD DATES Monday 20th August – Sunday 26th August, 2012

Held at the Orange Function Centre, eyles st Orange

Adjudicator: Olivia Hill ATCL, LTCL

FEATURING

Perpetual trophies – choirs

Pointscore trophies – individual age groups

Highest pointscore – trophy

Encouragement awards

Most promising competitor

Banjo paterson open championship

Junior speech and drama scholarship

Open speech and drama scholarship

Local junior and senior championship

Orange regional arts scholarship

Speech and Drama Entries Close 25th May, 2012 Entries to be addressed to : S&D Secretary,

po box 8556 Orange N.S.W. 2800 On line entries are found at www.geni.gaia.com.au

We are a proud member of the Australian Association of Eisteddfods $6.00

City of Orange Eisteddfod Inc

SPEECH AND DRAMA SYLLABUS

Eisteddfod Dates: Monday 20th August to Sunday 26th August, 2012 At Orange Function Centre

Eyles St , Orange

Contact Persons: Helen Croke 02 63651045 Sandra MacQueen 02 63655050

Entries close 25th May, 2012

Entries can be made online at www.geni.gaia.com.au

Adjudicator: Olivia Hill ATCL,LTCL, Office Bearers 2012 President Vice President Minutes Secretary Correspondence Secretary Entry Secretaries: Dance Vocal and Instrumental Speech and Drama Treasurer Public Promotions Patron Auditor Public Officer

Margaret Williams Carol Smithers and Sally Johnson Ruth Harrison Sue Tallis Sally Johnson Jenny Manning Helen Croke Dianne Daniel Paulette Cox Mayor – Councillor John Davis Leanne Boss Dianne Daniel

Committee Members: Dance: Dianne Daniel, Carol Smithers, Paulette Cox, Sally Johnson, Jenny Marsh, Glenys Paterson , Jenny Kain. Speech and Drama: Helen Croke, Sandra MacQueen Vocal and Instrumental: Ruth Harrison, Sue Tallis, Janelle Gibson, Margaret Williams, Jordan Sawyers, Jenny Manning The Eisteddfod committee wishes to thank all sponsors, donors and volunteers for the assistance in the running of the Orange Eisteddfod

ENTRY FEES AND PRIZES

AGE GROUP & CATEGORY

ENTRY FEE

1ST PLACE

2ND PLACE

3RD PLACE

12 Yrs and Under-solos $5 Medal Medal Medal 13 & 14 yrs - solos $6 $15 $10 $5 Open - solos $7 $30 $20 $10 Choirs $13 $30 $20 $15 12 yrs and Under – Duologues $6 Medal Medal Medal 14 yrs and Under – Duologues $7.50 $20 $15 $10 Open - Duologues $8 $40 $25 $15 12 Yrs and Under – Groups $11 $30 $12 $8 14 Yrs and Under - Groups $12 $40 $25 $15 Open- Groups $16 $50 $30 $15 Junior Scholarship – 12 Yrs and Under $10 $300 +

Trophy

Senior Scholarship - Open $10 $300 + Trophy

Orange Regional Arts Foundation Scholarship – Open

$10 $400 + Trophy

Local Championship – 12 Yrs and Under

$9 $80 $50 $30

Local Championship – 13 Yrs and Over

$10 $100 $70 $50

Banjo Championship $9 $80 $50 $20

THE ART OF SPEECH AND DRAMA – AWARDS Junior Scholarship Donated by Orange Ex-Services’ Club Senior Scholarship Donated by Orange Ex- Services’ Club Local Junior Championship Donated by Newcrest Mining, Cadia Valley Holdings Local Senior Championship Donated by Newcrest Mining, Cadia Valley Holdings Orange Regional Arts Scholarship Donated by Orange Regional Arts Foundation A trophy will be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest points in the Art of Speech sections . Perpetual trophies will be awarded for winners of each verse speaking choirs. An Encouragement Prize is awarded to the competitor who has not necessarily gained first place. Awards will be chosen by the Adjudicator for the following groups. 8 yrs and Under, 9&10 yrs, 11 & 12 yrs, 13 & 14 yrs, Open age. Book vouchers, donated by Collins Book Sellers are given as encouragement awards for competitors who display potential in Sight reading. Awards are chosen by the Adjudicator for the following groups. 8 yrs and Under, 9&10 yrs, 11 & 12 yrs, 13 & 14 yrs, Open age. Point score trophies willl be awarded to the competitor gaining the highest pointscore in each age group.

A trophy will be awarded to the competitor seen as the most promising competitor in each age group.

City of Orange Eisteddfod – General Rules

Entries 1. This competition is open to Amateurs only. ie people who do not derive their major income

from performance. 2. ENTRIES: In 2012 entries will be made on-line at www.geni.gaia.com.au

If you have difficulties with on-line entries please contact us for help. An on-line admin fee will be $4 per invoice. Method of payment will be credit/debit card only. Manual entries may be sent to Entry Secretary. PO Box 8556, Orange. NSW 2800 accompanied by cheque or money order for entry fee.

3. No entries will be accepted or recorded unless accompanied by full entry fee. 4. No refund will be made for an entry fee paid after the entry has been accepted. 5. In all competitions which are subject to an age limit, the age of the competitor shall be taken

at the 31st December, 2012. The Committee reserves the right to call upon any competitor at any time to provide a copy of his/her Birth Certificate and can withhold any prize until certificate has been produced.

6. Local is a competitor living in an area with a 2800 postcode. 7. Restricted means never having won a first prize in that section at any age at any Eisteddfod or

competition up to the closing date of entries. (This refers to the title of the section, not the routine/piece.) Competitors eligible are permitted to enter Restricted or Open sections, or both, but must not repeat the same routine/piece.

8. In all sections where 2 or more are competing, the names of each competitor must be given at the time of entry, except in the case of groups.

9. Competitors must not have been pupils of the adjudicator in the 6 months prior to the Eisteddfod.

10. Entrants are responsible for royalty and copyright payments and liabilities if any. 11. Competitors enter at their own risk. 12. Notification of appearance is not given by mail unless a program is ordered on entering. 13. All care has been taken in the compilation of the Syllabus and Program and the Committee

reserves the right to rectify any errors or omissions. 14. Please check receipt of entries carefully and rectify errors or omissions immediately, as no

alterations can be made after program is printed. Performances

15. The Committee reserves the right to amend the program at any time, to appoint a substitute or additional adjudicator, to divide or combine any sections or to alter competition times.

16. No competitor may compete more than once in any one section unless specific rules apply. 17. Competitors must be ready to take their place on the stage at the appointed time and in the

order set down in the program. 18. No person may take another person’s place in the program. 19. No medals are to be worn on stage. 20. No rehearsals are allowed on the stage of any venue during the Eisteddfod. 21. Competitors as nominated by the Committee will be invited to perform at the Grand Concert. 22. No videos or photographs are to be taken of any performance with the exception of the official

photographers. This includes the use of mobile phones. 23. All mobile phones are to be switched off in all venues during performances. 24. Audience members are asked not to enter or leave the venue while competitors are performing.

Adjudication

25. The decision of the adjudicator is final unless a protest is lodged. Protests must be in writing, setting out full details of the protest and accompanied by a deposit of $5. If the protest is not upheld the deposit is forfeited.

26. Verbal grievances/complaints to individual Committee members, volunteers or other parents are not in the spirit of the Eisteddfod competition and will not be tolerated and could lead to exclusion from any further participation in the Eisteddfod.

27. The Adjudicator has the authority of the Committee to withhold or alter any prize which he/she is of the opinion that sufficient merit has not been displayed.

28. A report sheet from the Adjudicator will be available free of charge for competitors in each section.

29. If any competitor, teacher or parent approaches the Adjudicator before or during any section, the competitor may be disqualified.

Electrical Equipment

30. All electrical equipment brought into the performance venues must be checked by a Certified Electrician prior to the Eisteddfod and have a current electrical tag in place. Any electrical equipment not meeting the Occupational Health and Safety guidelines will not be allowed to be used.

Competitors

31. The Committee reserves the right to use the competitor’s details in the compilation of the program, including photographs for publicity purposes.

Spirit of the Eisteddfod The motto of our Eisteddfod is “Learn and Grow Through Performance” and we aim to provide a supportive and encouraging environment where competitors can achieve their best. The Eisteddfod Committee values the positive contribution of a supportive and respectful audience to all competitors.

City of Orange Eisteddfod- Speech and Drama Rules 1. For all sections, competitors must report to the Office area, 20 minutes before the commencement of the section. Copies of all pieces to be performed must be handed in to the Office at this point. Competitors who do not comply with this rule may be disqualified. 2. All work submitted must be clearly marked with title, section number and competitor number. No competitor name must appear. 3. No competitor may present the same item in more than one section unless otherwise stated. 4. With sections where a maximum time is stated, competitors must comply strictly with this time. Impromptu sections will receive a warning bell 30 seconds before the given time limit. 5. No teacher or parent shall be allowed on the platform or stage with a competitor, other than a conductor. This does not apply to the Special Needs section. 6. Competitors’ props, where allowed, must be brought to the backstage area before the commencement of the section. All props must be removed from the stage area and venue at the conclusion of the session. Costumes and props are permitted in the Nursery Rhyme section, monologues, duologues and scenes from a script. One chair per competitor is permitted for mime sections. 7. Scholarship winners are ineligible to be awarded the same prize in subsequent years unless changing from Junior to Senior sections. Presentation of Prizes. 8. Trophies and money will be presented on stage following adjudication. 9. Medals and Certificates are to be collected from the Office unless presented on stage by the Adjudicator. 10. The onus is on the competitors to collect all reports, medals, pennants, trophies, money and certificates. Prizes not collected on the day may be collected from the Office.

Speech and Drama Scholarships Sponsored by Orange Ex-Services’ Club The Scholarship will be awarded by judging performances during the Scholarship section only. The Adjudicator awards it to the competitor who best displays ability to further his/her studies in Speech and Drama. Scholarship moneys will only be paid for this purpose. Scholarship winners are expected to perform at the Grand Concert. Scholarship winners are ineligible to be awarded the same prize in subsequent years unless changing from Junior to Senior sections. Conditions of Entry:

1. Recite from memory a poem of their own choice which will not be used in other sections 2. Perform a characterisation of their own choice which will not be used in other sections 4 min max. 3. Read a passage from sight. 1 minute preparation time. 4. This section is not included in the pointscore 5. Competitors must compete in three other individual sections in this Eisteddfod. Scholarship and Championships not included

Section Category Entry 200 Junior Speech and Drama Scholarship. 12 Years and Under $10 201 Senior Speech and Drama Scholarship. 13 Years and Over $10

Orange Regional Arts Foundation Open Scholarship

Sponsored by the Orange Regional Arts Foundation The Scholarship will be awarded by judging performances during this Scholarship section only. The Adjudicator awards it to the competitor who best displays ability to further his/her studies in Speech and Drama. Scholarship moneys will only be paid for this purpose. Scholarship winners are expected to perform at the Grand Concert. Conditions of Entry: 1. Recite from memory a poem of their own choice, written by an indigenous Australian author, which will not be used in other sections. 2. Perform a monologue of their own choice which will not be used in other sections. Costume optional 4 min max. 3 Perform an impromptu mime. Preparation time 1 min max. Performance time 4 min max. 4 This section is not included in the pointscore 5 Competitors must compete in three other individual sections in this Eisteddfod.

Scholarship and Championships not included.

Section Category Entry 202 Orange Regional Arts Foundation Scholarship. Open Age Group $10

Local Championship

Sponsored by Newcrest Mining, Cadia Valley Holdings Conditions of Entry: 1. Competitors must reside within the 2800 Postcode area. 2. Recite from memory a poem of their own choice not used in any other section.. 3 Recite from memory a prose passage of their own choice which will not be used in other sections. Junior Prose 2 min max Senior Prose 4 min max. 4. Competitors must compete in three other individual sections in this Eisteddfod.

Scholarship and Championships not included.

Sections Category Entry 203 Junior Local Championship. 12 Years and Under $9 204 Senior Local Championship. 13 Years and Over $10

Banjo Paterson Open Championship Conditions of Entry: 1. Recite from memory a poem written by Banjo Paterson, not used in any other sections. 2. This section is not included in the pointscore. 3. Participants must compete in three other sections in this Eisteddfod. Section Category Entry 205 Banjo Paterson Open Championship. Open Age Group $9

Sections for age groups other than Scholarships and Championships.

5 Years and Under

Section Category Entry 206 Recitation Own Choice $5 207 Nursery Rhyme. Costume Optional $5

6 Years and Under

Section Category Entry 208 Recitation Own Choice $5 209 Australian Verse. Poems in this section must be written by an

Australian author but not necessarily contain Australian content. $5

210 Prepared Reading. Reading will be own choice. Time limit 1.5 min Time limit not word count will be adhered to.

$5

7 Years and Under

Section Category Entry 211 Recitation Own Choice $5

212 Australian Verse. Poems in this section must be written by an

Australian author but not necessarily contain Australian content $5

213 Prepared Reading. Reading will be own choice. Time limit 2 min Time limit not word count will be adhered to.

$5

214 Humorous $5

8 Years and Under


216 Restricted Verse: Competitors should not have received a first place in

any recitation section, in any age group, at any Eisteddfod. Competitors entered in this section may enter Own Choice or any other category in their age group. Points are not awarded in this section. 2 min max

$5

217 Australian Verse: Poems in this section must be written by an Australian author but not necessarily contain Australian content

$5

218 Australiana: Poems in this section must be of Australian content. 2 min max

$5

219 Prepared Reading: Reading will be own choice. Time limit 2 min Time limit not word count will be adhered to.

$5

220 Reading at Sight: Sight reading passage is to be supplied by the adjudicator. 1 minute preparation time.

$5

221 Prepared Bible Reading: Own choice reading from the Bible. Time limit up to 2 minutes.

$5

222 Sacred or Inspirational Verse: 2 min max $5

223 Picture Description: Describe a picture and tell a story. 1 minute preparation time. 2 min max.

$5

224 Prepared Mime: Topic own choice. Black clothing optional. One chair only available for props. 2 min max

$5

9 Years and Under


226 Restricted Verse : Competitors should not have received a first place in


$5


$5

228 Humorous $5

229 Prepared Reading: Reading will be own choice. Time limit 2.5 min Time limit not word count will be adhered to.

$5

10 Years and Under




$5


$5

233 Australiana:Poems in this section must be of Australian content.

$5

234 Humorous $5

235 Prose Memory. 2 min max. $5


$5

237 Reading at Sight. Sight reading passage is to be provided by adjudicator. 1 min prep time

$5

238 Prepared Bible Reading. Own choice reading from the Bible. Time limit up to 2 min.

$5

239 Sacred or Inspirational Verse. $5

240 Picture Description. Describe a picture and tell a story. I min prep time. 2 min max

$5

241 Prepared mime. Topic own choice. Black clothing optional. Two chairs only available for props.

$5

242 Dramatic Monologue. Own choice. Costume may be worn. 3 min max. $5

243 Duologue. Own choice. Costume optional. 4 min max $6

11 Years and Under



any recitation section, in any age group, at any Eisteddfod. Competitors entered in this section may enter Own Choice or any other category in their age group. Points are not awarded in this section. 3.5 min max

$5


$5


$5

12 Years and Under



any recitation section, in any age group, at any Eisteddfod. Competitors entered in this section may enter Own Choice or any other category in their age group. Points are not awarded in this section. 3.5 min max

$5


$5

251 Australiana: Poems in this section must be of Australian content. 3.5 min max

$5

252 Prose Memory. 3 min max $5


$5


$5


$5

256 Sacred or Inspirational Verse $5

257 Original Verse or Prose: To be handed in 20 min before section starts. Poem 12 lines max. Prose 25 lines max

$5

258 Prepared Speech. Topic own choice. Palm cards permitted. 2.5 min max

$5

259 Humorous $5

260 Prepared Mime. Topic own choice. Black clothing optional. One chair only available for props. 2.5 min max

$5

261 Duo Prepared Mime. Topic own choice. Black clothing optional. Two chair only available for props. 3 min max

$6

262 Impromptu Mime. Topic will be provided by the Adjudicator. 2 min prep time. 3 min max.

$5

263 Dramatic Monologue. Own choice. Costume may be worn. 4 min max.

$5

264 Duologue. Costume optional. 4 min max. $6

265 News Reading. Competitors read a News bulletin from the transcript provided. I min prep time.

$5

14 Years and Under


267 Australian Verse: Poems in this section must be written by an

Australian author but not necessarily contain Australian content 3.5 min max.

$6

268 Australiana: Poems in this section must be of Australian content. 3.5 min max

$6



$6


$6


$6



$6

275 Banjo Paterson Poem $6

276 Humorous $6

277 Prepared Mime. Topic own choice. Black clothing optional. One chair only available for props. 3 min max

$6

278 Impromptu Mime. Topic will be provided by the Adjudicator. 2 min prep time. 3 min max.

$6

279 Dramatic Monologue. Own choice. Black clothing or costume may be worn. 4 min max.

$6

280 Impromptu Monologue. . Topic will be provided by the adjudicator. 2 min prep time. 4 min max.

$6

281 Shakespearean Monologue. Own choice. Black clothing or costume may be worn. 4 min max.

$6

282 Shakespearean Duologue. Own choice. Black clothing or costume may be worn. 6 min max

$7.50

283 Australian Monologue. Extracts from an Australian play. Scripts may be adapted to maintain continuity. Costume optional. 4 min max

$6

284 Duologue. Costume optional. 6 min max. $7.50

Open Age Group Section Category Entry 285 Recitation Own Choice $7 286 Australian Verse: Poems in this section must be written by an

Australian author but not necessarily contain Australian content 4 min max.

$7

287 Australiana: Poems in this section must be of Australian content. 4 min max

$7



$7


$7


$7



$7

294 Prepared Speech. Topic own choice. Palm cards permitted. 3 min max $7

295 Impromptu Speech. Topic will be provided by the adjudicator. 2 min prep time. 4 min max.

$7

296 Humorous $7

297 Prepared Mime. Topic own choice. Black clothing optional. One chair only available for props. 4 min max

$7

298 Duo Prepared Mime. Topic own choice. Black clothing optional. Two chairs only available for props. 5 min max

$8

299 Impromptu Mime. Topic will be provided by the Adjudicator. 2 min prep time.4 min max.

$7

300 Dramatic Monologue. Own choice. Black clothing or costume may be worn. 5 min max.

$7

301 Impromptu Monologue. . Topic will be provided by the adjudicator. 2 min prep time. 4 min max.

$7

302 Shakespearean Monologue. Own choice. Black clothing or costume may be worn. 5 min max.

$7

303 Shakespearean Duologue. . Own choice. Black clothing or costume may be worn. 8 min max

$8

304 Australian Monologue. Extracts from an Australian play. Scripts may be adapted to maintain continuity. Costume optional. 4 min max

$7

305 Duologue. Own choice. Black clothing or Costume optional. 6 min max.

$8

306 News Reading. Competitors read a News bulletin from the transcript provided. I min prep time.

$7

Special Needs

Section Category Entry 307 Individual performance. Own choice poem or prose. Any age group $5

308 Group Recitation Own Choice. Prose or dramatic verse. $10

Group Sections Section Category Entry 309 Impromptu Improvisation 12 years and Under. 3 – 5 players. Topic

will be provided by the Adjudicator. 2 min prep time. 4 min max $11

310 Impromptu Improvisation 13 years and Over. 3 – 5 players. Topic will be provided by the Adjudicator. 2 min prep time. 6 min max

$16

311 Impromptu Mime. Open age group. 3 – 5 players. Topic will be provided by the Adjudicator. 2 min prep time 6 min max. Two chairs only available as props.

$16

312 Original Works. Open age group. 3 – 5 players. Copies of the script must be submitted. 8 min max

$16

313 Dramatic Verse or Prose. 12 years and under. Own choice. Recite a dramatic interpretation of a poem or prose of their own choice. 8 min max

$11

314 Dramatic Verse or Prose. 13 years and over. Own choice. Recite a dramatic interpretation of a poem or prose of their own choice. 8 min max

$16

Schools Verse Speaking Choirs

Sections 315, 316, 317 and 320 will be held on Thursday 23rd August at

the Orange Function Centre commencing at 9:30 am Section Category Entry 315 Small Schools Verse Speaking Choir. Two contrasting poems will be

recited. Both poems will be own choice. Time limit for total speaking time. 8 min

$11

316 Kindergarten Verse Speaking Choir. Two contrasting poems will be recited. Both poems will be own choice. Time limit for total speaking time. 6 min

$11

317 Years 1& 2 Verse Speaking Choir. Two contrasting poems will be recited. Both poems will be own choice. Time limit for total speaking time. 6 min

$11

Sections 318 , 319, 321 and 322 will be held on Friday 24th August at the Orange Function Centre commencing at 9:30 am.

318 Years 3 & 4 Verse Speaking Choir. Two contrasting poems will be

recited. Both poems will be own choice. Time limit for total speaking time 8 min.

$11

319 Years 5 & 6 Verse Speaking Choir. Two contrasting poems will be recited. Both poems will be own choice. Time limit for total speaking time 8 min.

$11

Prepared Mime Group

Section Category Entry 320 Infant classes/ Stage 1 Prepared Mime. Own choice Time limit 2 – 5

min. $11

321 Primary classes/ Stage 2 & 3 Prepared Mime. Own choice Time limit 2 – 5 min.

$11

322 Secondary classes. Prepared Mime. Own choice Time limit 4 - 6 min. $11

ENTRY FORM FOR THE CITY OF ORANGE EISTEDDFOD INC. SPEECH AND DRAMA SECTION ONLY.

Please complete entry form and return to Speech and Drama Secretary, PO Box 8556, Orange NSW 2800 This entry form must reach the Entry Secretary, postmarked no later than the 25th May, 2012. Full entry fee, by cheque or money order must accompany entry form. Entries can be made on-line at www.genie.gaia.com.au No notification of appearance time is given other than through the program, so a program should be ordered when entering. The program will be posted out 14 days prior to the commencement of the Eisteddfod.. Declaration: I hereby declare that I am in the possession of a printed original of all my entry items. I have read and will comply with Eisteddfod rules and conditions laid out in the Syllabus. I give permission for the City of Orange Eisteddfod Inc to reproduce any information necessary for compilation of the program and for public purposes. Signed by or on behalf of competitor_____________________________________________________________________ NAME____________________________________________________________PHONE_________________________ ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________________________________ _ __________________________________________________TEACHER______________________________________ COMPETITOR’S D.O.B.____________________________________COPYRIGHT NO.(Where applicable)__________ Age group is taken as age competitor will be on 31st December, 2012 Section No Category and Age Division Competitor’s Name Age at 31/12/12 Entry Fee

Receipts will be posted. Please check entries when you receive your receipt Donations towards sponsoring sections are gratefully accepted and acknowledged in our Speech and Drama Program. Please specify if you would like to sponsor a particular section. If you are able to assist with the running of the

Total Entry Fees

Postage of Receipt

$ .60

Program + Online costs

$10.00

Sponsorship (If applicable)

Eisteddfod please contact a member. Your time would be greatly appreciated

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