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SPEECH & DRAMA SYLLABUS, MACARTHUR DISTRICT EISTEDDFOD, 2008.

DATE: 25/26 October 2008
VENUE: Campbelltown Civic Hall, Queen Street Campbelltown.
ADJUDICATOR: Mr Darrell Hines

1. ENTRIES AND ENQUIRIES TO:
The Convenor, Robert Earnshaw / Lauren Weston, PO Box 899, Campbelltown 2560
Phone: (0413)914 953 or (0438) 947 552
2. ENTRY FEES
MacPAS  Award - $30.00
CHAMPIONSHIPS:

Junior                    Intermediate          Senior                    Open                      Solos                      Duos/Trios             Groups 4-8             Groups 9 or more

$10 $12 $15 $15 $  7 $  8 $12 $15

SPECIAL RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. Special Restricted sections are open only to those competitors who have not won a prize at any Eisteddfod.
2. All sections are own choice unless otherwise stated.
3. Copies of scripts, poems, or prose works being presented should be forwarded to the adjudicator via the convenor on the day of the eisteddfod.
4. Bible Readings can either be taken from the New Revised Standard Version or the “Good News” bible.
5. Entrants in Championship sections must compete in at least two other solo  sections other Championships not included.
6. Entrants in the MacPAS Award and NIDA Scholarship  must compete in at least two other solo sections plus their age appropriate Championship
7. Poetry and Prose are to be of literary merit and should be presented by memory.
8. Prepared Reading means the competitor must be seen reading from the literature during the performance.
9. Entrants in the Group Drama section (3-8 performers) may perform from an existing script or they may present an original group devised piece. Maximum time limits apply.
10. Group Drama sections will be allowed a maximum 5 minutes set up time. Stage must be cleared at the end of the performance.
11. All time limits are maximums and competitors do not need to ensure that they reach these limits, except in Public Speaking sections. In Public Speaking Sections competitors may be penalised at the adjudicators discretion if they exceed the maximum time limit.
12. All readings and character in costume being presented in Championship or MacPAS sections must be different from those presented in other sections.
13. Copyright regulations prohibit us from:
a) returning any copies of published work.
b) Allowing any performances to be recorded (audio or video) unless written approval from the author and publisher of the work is provided.
14. Competitors may enter and perform only once in any one section
15. Competitors in the MacPAS NIDA Section will need to supply a copy of their Birth Certificate. Competitors must be between the ages of 12 and 15 years of age as at 1st January 2009
16. Age Limits Entry Forms should have age as at 30th October 2008 Except MacPAS NIDA Scholarship. ( see above)

NB. If you require copies of set work for Championship Sections please send a stamped self-addressed envelope with your entry.

JUNIOR SECTIONS
6 YRS AND UNDER
(Time limit two minutes unless otherwise stated)

Section

801: Australian Verse 802: Own Choice Verse 803: Character or Nursery Rhyme in costume 804: Duologue

8 YRS AND UNDER
(Time limit two minutes unless otherwise stated)

Section

805: Australian Verse 806: Own Choice Verse 807: Special Restricted Verse 808: Character in Costume 809: Duologue (3 minutes) 810: Prepared Reading (100 words max). 811: Bible Reading (Own Choice) 812: Comedy or Light Humor (own choice)

10 YRS AND UNDER
(Time limit three minutes unless otherwise stated)

Section

813: Australian Verse 814: Own Choice Verse 815: Special Restricted Verse 816: Character in Costume 817: Duologue (4 mins) 818: Mime 819: Mime for Two 820: Prepared Reading (150 words max.) 821: Bible Reading (Own Choice) 822: Comedy or Light Humor (own choice)

12 YRS AND UNDER
(Time limit three minutes unless otherwise stated)

Section	823: Australian Verse 824: Own Choice Verse 825: Special Restricted Verse 826: Character in Costume 827: Duologue (4 mins) 828: Mime 829: Mime for Two 830: Prepared Reading (200 words max.) 831: Bible Reading  (Own Choice) 832: Comedy or Light Humor (own choice) 833: Public Speaking          A) It's My Mother Again                 OR          B) Every House Should Have One
Section	834 JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (12years And Under) 1st Prize $ $40 Two pieces to present:- A) Poem 1. "Lyrebirds"- by Judith Wright OR 2."Drifters" - by G. Harwood PLUS B) Public Speaking   - (3 min) I Have A Dream

INTERMEDIATE SECTIONS
14 YRS AND UNDER
(Time limit three minutes unless otherwise stated)

Section

835: Australian Verse 836: Own Choice Verse 837: Special Restricted Verse 838: Character in Costume (4 mins) 839: Duologue (4 mins) 840: Mime 841: Mime for Two 842: Prepared Reading (200 words max.) 843: Bible Reading (Own Choice) 844: Comedy or Light Humor (own choice) 845: Public Speaking (4 mins) a) The Light At The End Of The Tunnel OR b) A Day In The City....Without Money 846: One Minute Impro - Individual (situation given) 847: Two Minute Impro - Group 3-4 players (situation given)

16 YRS AND UNDER
(Time limit three minutes unless otherwise stated)

Section 876: MacPAS SPEECH & DRAMA AWARD
(Open to all ages)
First Prize -  $600 plus  perpetual Trophy
Second Prize $300
Third Prize - $100

MacPAS Speech And Drama Award Special Conditions
1. Previous 1st prize winners may not enter again for the next 2 consecutive years.
2. Competitors must enter and perform in at least 2 other solo sections plus their age appropriate Championship.
3. Two pieces for Heats
One Piece, if selected, for the Finals.

For the Heats

A) Poem
1.  “The Twins” - by G. Harwood
                      OR
2.  “The Not So Good Earth” - by B. Dawe
                         PLUS
B) Public Speaking (5min)  
The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword.

For the Final

C) Own Choice Character in Costume from a Classical repertoire. (5 min)

The finalist’s chosen must present piece (c) on the Finals Afternoon November 2nd, 2008 for the final adjudication and presentation of the award.