Different Types of Forensics Acting / Speeches

Duet Acting:

Serious Solo Acting:

Humorous Solo Acting:

Reading of Prose:

Reading of Poetry:

Two actors will perform a prescripted piece from memory with two chairs and table for props.

An actor will perform a dramatic prescripted piece from memory. Will have a single chair as a prop.

An actor will perform a humorous prescripted piece from memory. Will have a chair as a prop.

Actor will read from a previously selected piece. Will require slight memorization and movement.

Actor will read from a previously selected poetry piece. Will require slight memorization and movement.

Original Oration:

Improvised Duet Acting:

Informative Speaking:

Extemporaneous Speaking:

Impromptu Speaking:

Speaker will present a memorized speech. Must be persuasive and original.

Two actors will draw characters, situations, and settings to create an improvised skit. Will be given 30 minutes of prep time as well as two chairs and a table as props.

 

Speaker will present an original speech to inform judges of their choice of topic. Speech should be original and memorized.

Speaker will draw a topic to research and write a speech about. 30 minutes of prep will be given and notes are allowed.

Speaker will draw a topic to research and write a speech about. Up to 5 minutes of prep will be given and no notes are allowed.