speech drama prelim 2015 - Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod

ABN: 24 697 483 956
32nd Annual Junior Eisteddfod
Preliminary ProgrammeSPEECH
& DRAMA
Saturday 16th May – Wednesday 27th May 2015
Burdekin Theatre, 161 Queen St
AYR QLD 4807
IMPORTANT
ENTRIES: via GENI. See the LINK at www.burdekineisteddfod.org.au
Art and Literature entries: Entries Secretary, P O Box 807, Ayr QLD 4807 or
deliver to Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod, 142b Young St, AYR QLD 4807
Phone: 07 4783 5825
ENTRIES FOR ALL SECTIONS CLOSE: 5:00pm,
Friday 20th March 2015
No late entries can be accepted
Art, Photography & Literary to be submitted by Saturday, 11th April 2015
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR MAY 2015
HIGHLAND:
IRISH:
MUSIC:
DANCE:
ART & LIT PRESENTATIONS:
SPEECH & DRAMA:
16th
17th
18th to 20th
20th to 26th
24th in the Foyer
26th to 27th
PLEASE NOTE:
Whilst the eisteddfod will endeavor to adhere to this schedule these
dates are subject to change.
Specific Bursary winners will be announced at the completion of each discipline.
Major Bursary winners will be announced in the Burdekin Advocate following judging.
PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY AS SOME RULES INCLUDING TIME LIMITS AND
SECTIONS HAVE BEEN ALTERED. THE COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
REMOVE ANY CHILD OR ADULT FOR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR.
www.burdekineisteddfod.org.au
SPEECH & DRAMA
ADJUDICATORS
HIGHLAND
IRISH
MUSIC
DANCE
SPEECH & DRAMA
LITERARY
ART
PHOTOGRAPHY
Jackie Wilson
Katherine Ferguson
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
ENTRIES
ADMIN FEE per entry - excluding Literature and Visual Arts
Number of Sections per Entry
1 section only
2 to 5 sections
6 to 10 sections
11 to 20 sections
21 to 30 sections
31 to 50 sections
More than 50 sections
Admin Fee
$3
$6
$10
$15
$25
$35
$50
ENTRY FEES per section
Section
Literary & Visual Arts
Solos
Duos/Trios & Duets
Championships & Titles
Ensembles/Groups/Rock Bands
Choirs/Stage-Jazz Bands/Orchestras
Non Competitive Sections
Full Price
$5.00/Item
$5.50/Item
$11.00/Item
$14.00/Entry
$16.00/Item
$18.00/Item
Free Entry
Please note competitor’s ticket must be presented when requiring admission. Entry fees include admission
for competitors only.
PROGRAMMES
Non-local entrants may order a programme by mail through. The Art, Photography and
Literature programme will be available on our website just prior to the eisteddfod.
Programmes will be available from:
BURDEKIN JUNIOR EISTEDDFOD OFFICE - 142b Young Street, Ayr
RHYTHM EDGE DANCE STUDIOS – 119 Young Street, Ayr
SIMPLY DANCE – 11 Queen Street, Ayr
LUCKY BLACK CAT NEWSAGENCY – Corner Young & Queen Streets, Ayr
SESSION ADMISSION
Session tickets and season are available for purchase from the box office.
BURDEKIN JUNIOR EISTEDDFOD POLICY,
BURDEKIN THEATRE REGULATIONS, THE
POLICY ACT AND COPYRIGHT LAWS
PROHIBIT THE USE OF:
 VIDEO/CAM RECOREDERS
 CAMERAS
 RECORDING DEVICES
(INCLUDING SMART PHONES AND TABLETS)
 MOBILE PHONES –
are to be switched off before entering the venue
 FLASHLIGHTS
 ELECTRONIC GAMES (OF ANY SORT)
Such devices may be confiscated for the
duration of the eisteddfod
GENERAL RULES and CONDITIONS
Failure to comply with the following rules and conditions will involve disqualification and withholding of
prizes. The decision of the committee of the Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod in all questions or disputes arising
out of, or not provided for, by the rules and conditions will be final. All entries are received according to
this condition and in the spirit of a friendly competition upon which the eisteddfod is based; no dispute
shall become the subject of any appeal at law.
This competition is held under the auspices of the Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod Inc. (herein referred to as
eisteddfod or competition) and is open to Amateurs only. An amateur shall be defined as a person whose
principal source of income is not derived from the exercise of his or her talents in the particular class or
classes which he or she has entered. This condition does not apply to Conductors and Accompanists.
All competitors compete at their own risk.
It is most important that Competitors, Teachers, Parents & Guardians read all rules &
conditions carefully.
ENTRIES:
Entries are to made through Geni. Entries’ can be paid online via Direct Debit or Debit /
Credit Card.
Entries Speech & Drama scripts will not be accepted if they don’t have section
number and competitor’s number on the top right-hand side of the page.
OWN CHOICE – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
In "OWN CHOICE" items a clear copy of drama must be submitted to the Marshall
upon arrival 1 hour prior to your section commencing.
This copy is to be:
- marked with the section number and competitor's number on the top righthand side of the page
-
free of any annotations
-
staple sheets together. (Do not use paper clips)
All solo sections are own choice and poet/author must be nominated.
Competitors failing to comply will be allowed to perform but will not receive a mark.
Competitors are not to hand copies directly to the adjudicator's desk.
Copies will be destroyed by the committee following the Eisteddfod in compliance with
copyright rules.
Own choice selections performed are to be chosen with a view to the age of
the competitors and with the realisation that there will be children in the
audience.
Offensive words, lyrics, costumes or stage behaviour will lead to
disqualification.
CHECK IN / WITHDRAWALS: These rules will be adhered to at ALL times.
Competitors must check in with the Marshal upon arrival one hour prior to the
commencement of their section. If your section begins the session arrival is 30
minutes prior to the commencement of their section and must be available when the
section is called.
Competitors will be deemed as “Withdrawals” if they are not present when called for
their section/s.
Once section has begun competitors running late will not be permitted to compete.
Once the Competitors are seated for competition in their section/s they must remain in
the auditorium until the section is completed, unless directed otherwise by the Marshals.
TEACHERS PASSES:
Schools will have to supply the Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod committee with teacher’s
names and copyright number on Entry form in order to receive a backstage teacher
pass. These passes will be mailed to the relevant school prior to the commencement of
the eisteddfod.
NO passes will be available from the “official table” during the running of the
eisteddfod.
NO teacher will be allowed backstage without a pass.
SUBMISSION OF MEMBERS NAMES:
Names of all members in Duos, Duets and Trios must be submitted on the official entry
Form.
In the case of Groups and Ensembles all members and their birth dates must be listed.
Please highlight the youngest and the eldest on your entry form. This will depend on
what Geni is able to do.
If any competitor/s in Duets/Duos, Trios or Groups is prevented from performing due to
withdrawal of one partner, a substitute can be used. Trios may be reduced to Duos if
necessary. These changes will be accepted provided all other conditions are met.
Name/s and Date of Birth of substitute/s must be handed to the Secretary/Marshal at
least one hour before commencement of the Section.
ADJUDICATORS:
The Adjudicators have the power to withhold or divide prizes according to merit.
In the event of any breach of the rules and conditions, it shall be at the discretion of the
management committee as to whether any disqualification or withholding of prizes is
enforced, unless a formal complaint is received.
Competitors MUST NOT have any tuition whatever from the Adjudicator or the
Adjudicator's School from the time of announcement of the Adjudicators. In the case of
Irish this is increased to 2 years.
Any approach before or during competition, to an Adjudicator by an Entrant, Parent,
Teacher or Friend of an Entrant during the Eisteddfod is prohibited. Disqualification of
competitor may be enforced. This rule does not apply to the Eisteddfod committee.
When necessary, a Competitor shall cease the performance on the sound of the
Adjudicator’s bell. This is not a reflection on quality, but means the Adjudicator has seen
or heard sufficient of that item to make adjudication.
BACK STAGE AREA:
The only people allowed Back Stage during the Eisteddfod will be competitors and
persons authorized by the Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod Committee.
Closed in shoes must be worn by all persons working backstage, with the exception of
competitors.
Teacher’s passes must be presented to backstage Marshalls upon entering backstage.
The only time/occasion a teacher or parent is allowed in the wings will be for all groups,
the competitor is under the age of 10 years or it is the competitor’s first eisteddfod.
Only Teachers with students in a section will be allowed backstage.
No entry or exit to stage from auditorium with the exception of Speech and Drama and
Music.
Strict penalties will be incurred if instructions set out by Theatre Staff are not followed.
No teacher/parent will be allowed on stage during rendition of any item, unless as
Accompanist or Conductor.
The Eisteddfod will not make the stage available for rehearsals prior to, or through the
duration of the Eisteddfod. Should a competitor wish to do this, it will be via private
booking with the Burdekin Theatre Management, as long as it does not interfere with
the normal running of the Eisteddfod. The Eisteddfod will not be responsible for any
costs incurred.
DRESS CODE:
The Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod Inc supports a Dress Code for all competitors throughout
the eisteddfod. Age appropriate costuming, formal or semi-formal dress is encouraged
and all parents and teachers are urged to observe this standard of dress. Good casual is
suitable for day competition.
PREFORMANCE CODE:
The Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod Inc supports a Performance Code for all competitors
throughout the eisteddfod. Age appropriate music and or performances are encouraged
and all parents and teachers are urged to observe this standard of performance.
AGE LIMITS:
The eisteddfod is open to all competitors age 18 years and under.
Competitors in all sections must not be over the age stated in each section on
or before the commencement date of the eisteddfod. Irish is as at 1st January
of the current year.
Proof of age may be required. In the case of a dispute, prizes will be withheld until such
proof is forthcoming.
In case of Duets, Duos and Trios one of the competitors may be under the age limit but
may only enter in one section.
In sections where entry is by school year, competitors who have left school are still
eligible as long as they are under the stated age limit.
No competitors may perform in any section under a name other than his or her name
stated on the entry form.
GENERAL:
In Prepared Speech sections, no prompting will be permitted, however palm cards are permitted.
The title of the competitors Prepared Speech must be advised to the marshal upon being called for
the section.
A synopsis of no more than four (4) lines of solo dramas and duologues/triologues should be typewritten and attached to the competitors script when submitting the entry.
TIME LIMITS:
The following time limits will apply to the Speech and Drama section:
Section
Solos
Small Plays/Group Mime
Prepared Speech (13yrs & Over)
Prepared Speech (12yrs & Under)
Duologue/Triologue
Choral Speaking
Non Competitive
Maximum Time
3m 00secs
10m 00secs
5m 00secs
3m 00secs
5m 00secs
4m 00secs
2m 00secs
Time limits start from the first word to when the competitor exits the stage.
Plays exceeding the time limit will be viewed but not eligible for Awards.
Setup time limit will be 1min 00secs for all items.
CHOIRS AND GROUPS
In all choral sections, entries are limited to one choir per school per section.
Where solo parts are specified in choral sections, the parts so marked are to be sung
collectively by the whole of the voices in the respective section of the choir.
Any choir, group or ensemble entered as a school choir, group or ensemble shall consist
solely of bona-fide students of the school named.
No member of one choir or group will be permitted to perform with another choir, group
or ensemble in the same section.
Please advise Year levels on choir entries. All choir sections will be grouped in Year
levels.
Schools with enrolment over 50 may enter either the 50 to 150 Division or the Open
Division.
All Choir numbers are limited to 40 for primary and 50 for secondary. Competitors
exceeding maximum numbers may be penalised.
To eliminate the need to leave the auditorium, choirs in the novelty chorus will be
limited to accessories only.
Choir stands will remain unchanged and minimum changes to formation of the choir
must be achieved within one (1) minute.
Any Choir/Group entered, as a school Choir or Group shall consist solely of bona fide
members of the school named on the entry form.
Seating Accommodation for choir sections is specifically for Choir members and
supervisors (1 adult per 10 children). Parents, who have assisted with transport of the
students, will sit in the general part of the auditorium. Schools should advise the
eisteddfod of the numbers of children attending in Choirs to allow seating allocation.
DIVISION OF SECTIONS:
Age groupings will be determined by the eisteddfod committee after close of entries.
The eisteddfod committee will make its best effort to have a minimum age division of 9
years and under, 12 years and under and 13 years and over, however reserves the right
to combine ages due to lack of entries. If sections are divided, competitors must
perform in the division allocated.
PROPS
All Props must be brought backstage, prior to the commencement of the relative session
and collected immediately after the conclusion of that session.
Props are limited to those that can be placed on stage by the competitor within a time
limit of 1 minute.
DURING THE ITEM, PROPS ARE TO BE MANIPULATED BY THE COMPETITOR
ONLY. This condition may be relaxed in the case of groups subject to the Eisteddfods
approval.
All due care, but no responsibility, will be taken by the Eisteddfod for props on or off the
stage.
Only Eisteddfod officials and Burdekin Theatre staff will be able to place props on and
remove from the stage.
No props to be set in front of the proscenium.
Respect for the stage must be shown. No substance (for example glass, china, powder,
paint, oil, confetti, feathers, sand, water, cream, hay, bubbles) is to be spilt or spread
on stage. No lighted candles, sparklers, lighted cigarettes or any naked flames are
permitted. Penalties will be incurred.
Blackouts and special lighting effects will not be allowed.
No costume, dramatisation or Props will be allowed in any Recitation Section.
PROMPTING:
There will be NO prompting except from adjudicator. Penalties will incur at the discretion of the
adjudicator.
MICROPHONE:
No microphone will be allowed in the speech & drama sections to amplify vocal tone.
CONDUCTING:
Conducting is restricted to choral speaking sections.
ORDER OF COMPETITORS:
Positions allocated in programme will be strictly adhered to except in very extenuating
circumstances. Competitors’ appearance on stage will be in reverse order to receipt of
entries.
PROGRAMMING:
The Committee endeavors not to programme solo and group items of the same age
group at the same time. However, because of the large number of competitors this is
not always possible and so appearance at all venues cannot be guaranteed.
The Committee is unable to make special arrangements for out of town competitors to
compete at a time other than that shown in the official programme.
The committee is unable to make special arrangements for anyone with religious
believes.
While desiring to adhere to the programme as printed, the Committee reserves the right
to amend it should it be considered advisable.
TEACHERS & PARENTS:
No teacher, parent, or person over the set age limit, will be allowed on the stage during
the rendition of any item, unless as an accompanist or conductor.
Back Stage Passes must be applied for with entry and will only be issued to authorised
persons.
Only teachers with students in the current section will be allowed backstage.
AMATEUR STATUS:
Competition is open to amateurs.
Definition of "amateur" - any person who does not derive nor has ever derived his or her
main income or a substantial income as a teacher and/or performer from the exercise of
his or her talent in the particular class for which he or she may have entered.
Confirmation may be requested in writing from a student teacher presently studying
and/or teaching under guidance of professional teachers, in the case of a dispute.
ENGRAVING:
The Committee will not be responsible for the engraving of trophies won.
PERPETUAL TROPHIES:
Due to difficulties faced by the committee in regards to having all trophies returned to
the office in good condition prior to the commencement of the eisteddfod, perpetual
trophies will be presented on the day and then held by the eisteddfod. A smaller trophy
will also be presented as a take home trophy. The cost of the engraving for the
perpetual trophy will be covered by the eisteddfod committee.
VENUE RULES:
Prams, school bags and large musical instruments are not allowed into the auditorium.
Mobile phones and hand held games must be switched off – light from a screen is a
distraction to the adjudicator.
Recording Devices of any kind are strictly prohibited as per privacy and copyright laws.
(Audio, Video, Photographic)
VENUE ETIQUETTE:
A high standard of decorum is expected from all participants and spectators. Unpleasant
or offensive behavior may result in those responsible being asked to leave and offending
entrants may be disqualified. These rules also apply to misuse of the Venue and
Eisteddfods facilities.
The committee reserves the right to take any/all action to facilitate the satisfactory
conduct of the Eisteddfod.
The Eisteddfod is conducted under the relevant Queensland Government Workplace
Health and Safety Regulations and expects all competitors, volunteers, patrons, teachers
and visitors to respect these guidelines and will not be held liable for any such person
who does not.
REPORTS:
A written adjudication on all performances (except Highland and Irish Dancing),
including non-place-getters, will be available from the “official table” at the completion
of the Section. No adjudication slips will be held by the Committee after the Close of the
Eisteddfod.
AWARDS and BURSARIES:
Awards/Bursaries will be presented to the winning competitors on the completion of that
discipline. Please be advised not to leave the auditorium before winners have been
announced.
PROTESTS:
The Adjudicator’s decision is to be final except in cases of dispute regarding AGE or
INCORRECT ENTRY, when the decision of the Protest Committee shall be final. Where
the age of a competitor is the subject of protest, a birth certificate may be required. All
protests or disputed matters will only be permitted if made in writing and handed to the
executive member on duty within half an hour of the cause arising, accompanied by a
fee of $30.00. In all cases the fee will be forfeited if the protest or dispute is considered
frivolous.
SCHOOLS:
Choral Speaking Sections will be grouped as follows:
Primary
Primary
Primary
Primary
Primary
Primary
Kindy
Open
Years 5 & 6
Open
Years 3 & 4
Open
Years 1 & 2
Open
Prep
<75
Year 6 & Under
<75
Year 3 & Under
Non-Competitive
SECTIONS:
ENTRIES: via GENI. See the LINK at: www.burdekineisteddfod.org.au
401
Prep
Choral Speaking:
Unison - Own Choice
Open
No costuming and No Props
402
Years 1 & 2
Choral Speaking:
Unison - Own Choice
Open
No costuming and No Props
403
Years 3 & 4
Choral Speaking:
Unison - Own Choice
Open
No costuming and No Props
404
Years 5 & 6
Open
No costuming and No Props
405
Prep
Open
Minimum costuming and hand held
Props only.
406
Years 1 & 2
OR Novelty - Own
Choice
Choral Speaking: 2 Part
Open
Minimum costuming and hand held
Props only.
407
Years 3 & 4
OR Novelty - Own
Choice
Open
Minimum costuming and hand held
Props only.
408
Years 5 & 6
Choral Speaking: 2 Part
OR Novelty - Own
Choice
Open
Minimum costuming and hand held
Props only.
409
Kindy
Choral - Own Choice
Group
410
Prep
Choral - Own Choice
Group
411
6 yrs & Under
Tiny Tots
Solo
412
7 yrs
Recitation - Verse
Solo
Any style of poetry; No Costumes,
Props or Actions
413
8 & 9 yrs
Recitation - Verse
Solo
Any style of poetry; No Costumes,
Props or Actions
414
10 - 12 yrs
Recitation - Verse
Solo
Any style of poetry; No Costumes,
Props or Actions
415
13 yrs & Over
Recitation - Verse
Solo
Any style of poetry; No Costumes,
Props or Actions
416
10 - 12 yrs
Recitation - Prose
Solo
Memorised extract from a book; No
Costumes or Props
417
13 yrs & Over
Recitation - Prose
Solo
Memorised extract from a book; No
Costumes or Props
418
7 yrs
Character Poem
Solo
Poem with Actions and Costumes
419
8 yrs
Character Poem
Solo
Poem with Actions and Costumes
420
9 yrs
Character Poem
Solo
Poem with Actions and Costumes
421
10 yrs
Character Poem
Solo
Poem with Actions and Costumes
422
11 & 12 yrs
Character Poem
Solo
Poem with Actions and Costumes
423
13 yrs & Over
Character Poem
Solo
Poem with Actions and Costumes
424
13 yrs & Over
Shakespearian
Monologue
Solo
Secondary Only
425
12 yrs & Under
Solo Drama (Other
then Shakespeare)
Solo
Chair/Table and hand held Props only
426
13 yrs & Over
Solo Drama (Other
then Shakespeare)
Solo
Chair/Table and hand held Props only
Choral Speaking:
Unison - Own Choice
Choral Speaking: 2 Part
OR Novelty - Own
Choice
Choral Speaking: 2 Part
Non-competitive. Group work with
either instrumental, movement, vocal
or speech.
Non-competitive. Group work with
either instrumental, movement, vocal
or speech.
Verse Speaking / Character Poem;
Costumes and Actions Optional
427
10 yrs & Under
Solo Mime
Solo
No costume, sound effect or music.
428
11 & 12 yrs
Solo Mime
Solo
No costume, sound effect or music.
429
12 yrs & Under
Small Play
Group
Any Style; 4 - 15 members
430
13 yrs & Over
Small Play
Group
Any Style; 4 - 15 members
431
12 yrs & Under
Mime
Group
4 - 10 members. No costume, sound
effect or music.
432
13 yrs & Over
Mime
Group
4 - 10 members. No costume, sound
effect or music.
433
12 yrs & Under
Duologue / Triologue
Duo / Trio
Not Verse; Costumes permitted.
434
13 yrs & Over
Duologue / Triologue
Duo / Trio
Not Verse; Costumes permitted.
435
10 yrs & Under
Poems in Pairs
Duo
Costumes permitted.
436
11 & 12 yrs
Poems in Pairs
Duo
Costumes permitted.