Duo

Judge Instructions

For the judge:

The judges shall not confer with anyone to decide the rankings of a student.  Rather, each judge shall render a separate and individual opinion. Judges shall be asked not to make evaluative remarks to individual students during the rounds. Any student who is rude or who argues with a judge may be reported to his/her coach for a reprimand.  If the situation is serious, the student may be barred from further competition, or from awards. The decision of the judge regarding the ranking of the contestant is final. Judges may not ask where the students are from.

Duo: A memorized piece in the eight to ten -minute contest that can be a cutting from single published source, either humorous or serious This contest is performed by 2 participants each interpreting the part of only 1 character. Impersonations from any type of recording is not permitted. The participant will have an introduction and use of transitions needed to help establish the through line of the piece.

            The Duo category must be memorized. The introduction and any transitions must be memorized.

            Properties or visual materials may not be used in presenting in the Duo category.

This is a contest where the vocal interpretation of the character is of prime importance. The characters may touch and move around, however acting should not be overdone.

Duo Judge Sheet to score each participant.

            At the end of each round, judges are to determine which participant comes in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th place. No 2 students can have the same ranking.      

*After the timer gives the bell ringing instructions, the judge will ask that everyone take their seats and then advise the participant that they may begin.

Duo

Timer Instructions

For timer:

Close the door. (Physical or virtual depending on location)

Explain to the participant that you are going to ring the bell once @ 7:30, ring the bell twice @ 8:00, and ask the participant to stop @ 10:31. Confirm that the participant can hear the bell or ‘Ding” in virtual events).

Start the clock with the first word that the participant says.

Ring the bell once @ 7:30. (Virtual events require the timer to say, “Ding.”)

Ring the bell twice @ 10:00. (Virtual events require the timer to say, “Ding, ding.”)

Ask the participant to stop @ 10:31.

Announce the time after the reading for everyone to hear, and make sure that the judge records the time on the judge’s sheet.

Open the door of the presentation room between contestants and check off who has finished.  This will assist coaches and visitors.

Duo

Judges Sheet

School Code_______             Student Name______________________

Round (Circle one) 1 2 3        Points _____________

Time______________

Place   (Circle one) 1^st   2^nd   3^rd   4^th   5^th   6^th      

Name of Piece____________________________________

Was selection memorized?  (Circle one): Yes or no.

   Note: The selection must be memorized, or the speaker is disqualified.

DIRECTIONS:  Place a number which best represents your response to the question in the blank.  (Please note that this point scale is to help judges determine final placement of participants)

The value scale is: 

1-Below average, 2-Average, 3-Good, 4-Very Good, and 5-Excellent. Half points may be used.

Introduction and transitions (Do the speakers have it memorized and does it sufficiently do what it is intended to do) __________________________

Selection is appropriate for the category___________________________________

Speaker’s Pose (includes eye contact and body language) _______________________

Speaker’s Delivery Style_______________________________

Speaker’s use of Voice______________________________________

Total number of points _____

Comments:

Judges Signature____________________________________

Print Judges name ________________________________________