Platform Speaking Events
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Extemporaneous Speaking (Extemp): The student will draw three current events topics taken from current magazines and will choose one topic. The student will have 30 minutes to prepare a speech. 7 minute max. (NFL Nationals Main Event)
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Original Oratory (O.O.): The student will prepare an original speech, usually persuasive, on a topic. Must be memorized. 10 minute max. (NFL Nationals Main Event)
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Television Newscasting: The student will be given a packet of news, weather, and sports information and will have 30 minutes to cut the material down to a 5 minute newscast.
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Impromptu Speaking: The student will have three minutes maximum to prepare a four minute speech on a drawn topic. Topics are normally quotes or phrases. (NFL Nationals Consolation Event)
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After-Dinner Speaking (A.D.S.): The student will prepare an original, humorous speech on a topic. Must be memorized. 8 minute max.
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Interpretation Events
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Dramatic Interpretation (D.I.): The student will present a scene from a play or prose involving any number of characters. Emphasis is on vocal and physical characterization. Selection should have a serious cutting. Monologues are acceptable. Movement is restricted. Must be memorized. 10 minute max. (NFL Nationals Main Event)
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Humorous Interpretation (H.I.): The student will present a scene from a play or prose involving any number of characters. Emphasis is on vocal and physical characterization. Selection should have a light cutting. Monologues are acceptable. Movement is restricted. Must be memorized. 10 minute max. (NFL Nationals Main Event)
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Duo Interpretation: Two students will present a scene from a play or prose involving at least two characters. Off-stage focus must be used. Manuscripts must be used. 10 minute max. (NFL Nationals Main Event)
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Storytelling: The student will present a story (published, unpublished, retold, or original). May be humorous or serious. Movement and characterization are allowed. 8 minute max. (NFL Nationals Consolation Event)
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Prose Interpretation: The student will present a piece of prose literature (short story, novel, nonfiction) using physical and vocal characterization. Manuscript must be used. 10 minute max. (NFL Nationals Supplementary Event)
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Poetry Interpretation: The student will present a poem, or a group of poems dealing with a common theme. Manuscript must be used. 10 minute max. (NFL Nationals Supplementary Event)
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Debate Events
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Lincoln-Douglas Debate (L.D.): This is a one-on-one debate over a proposition of value. The times are 6:3:7:3:4:6:3 and each debater is allowed three minutes of preparation time during the round. (NFL Nationals Main Event)
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Student Congress: This is a mock legislature session held separately from all other events. Students propose, debate, and vote on bills/resolutions. NFL parliamentary procedure is followed. Robert's Rules of Order are followed in the event that NFL rules do not cover an area. (NFL Nationals Main Event)
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Public Forum Debate: This a two-on-two team debate over a proposition of fact. The times are 4:4:2:4:4:2:2:2:3:1:1. Each team is allowed two minutes of preparation time during the round. (NFL Nationals Main Event)
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Cross-Examination Debate (CX): This a two-on-two team debate over a proposition of policy. The times are 8:3:8:3:8:3:8:3:5:5:5:5. Each team is allowed five minutes of preparation time during the round. (NFL Nationals Main Event)
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Acting Events (these events do not earn NFL points, but they earn Thespian points)
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Solo Acting: The student will present a one-character scene from a play. Blocking must utilized. One hand prop and one stage prop are allowed. Must be memorized. 8 minute max.
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Duet Acting: Two students will present a two character scene from a play. Blocking must be utilized. Two hand props and two stage props are allowed. Must be memorized. 10 minute max.
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Pantomime: The student will present a silent, solo scene. Any number of characters may be portrayed. No props, makeup, or costumes are allowed. The contestant may sit on a chair or stool. 5 minute max.
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Duet Improvisational Acting: Two students will have 5 minutes to come up with a short 7 minute scene on a drawn topic.
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Duet Musical Theatre: Two students will present a selection from a musical. 5 minutes max.
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***All rules are drawn from NFL or THSSDL documents, some rules may vary depending on the tournament***
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