Guidelines / Rules:
Guidelines I Rules
Must be present at “Little Theater” (inside Creative Arts Building) by 5:45pm on Saturday, January 14th for registration and then perform their work
Judging
Interpretation I Creativity – 25%Are you bringing out the true meaning of subject?
How creative or original are you?
Expression – 25%Can we ''feel you"?
Can we see it through your words?
Understanding – 25%Can we hear you?
Can we understand your words?
Stage Presence – 25%How strong are you on stage?
Have to make us believe what it is you are saying
Guidelines I Rules
- Must speak on theme – “Standing in Solidarity”
- Must make a connection with Martin Luther King, Jr. and your presentation.
- Must be original material written by each spoken word artist
- Individual competition only, no groups
- No profanity or inappropriate material (have to remember the man we are honoring)
- Maximum of four (4) minutes (points may be deducted if time is exceeded)
Must be present at “Little Theater” (inside Creative Arts Building) by 5:45pm on Saturday, January 14th for registration and then perform their work
Judging
Interpretation I Creativity – 25%Are you bringing out the true meaning of subject?
How creative or original are you?
Expression – 25%Can we ''feel you"?
Can we see it through your words?
Understanding – 25%Can we hear you?
Can we understand your words?
Stage Presence – 25%How strong are you on stage?
Have to make us believe what it is you are saying