Dear Theatre Teacher,

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Dear Theatre Teachers,

We are happy to announce that Pearland High School Theatre will be hosting its 2nd

annual Theatre Festival! The Festival will be held on November 13, 2021 from 7:30

am- 4:30 pm.

• Students grades 6-8 may participate

• Contestants will be eligible for ribbons and trophies

• Students who register for 5 events can earn a “5 Star” trophy

• Categories to compete in include: acting, pantomime, improve, musical

theatre, poetry and prose, and storytelling.

• Concession stand available all day

• Second Year for the Tech Challenge! Students interested in Tech can

learn Tech skills in the morning and then compete in our Tech Challenge

that afternoon. Winning teams will get trophies and ribbons.

We are looking forward to this event and providing an opportunity for your

students to learn, grow, and prepare for awesome adventures in Theatre! We are

looking forward to having you at our school.

Sincerely,

David Barker, Head Director

[email protected]

Cheramie Hopper, Assistant Director

[email protected]

PHS Theatre Festival Location

Pearland High School

3775 S Main Street

Pearland, TX 77581

Festival Director’s contact info:

[email protected] SEND YOUR REGISTRATION (PLEASE, BY E-MAIL AND ON EXCEL)

to David Barker, Head Director

[email protected]

Make check payable to Pearland High School Theatre.

mailto:[email protected]



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Deadlines:

Preliminary Festival Registration Due: October 15, 2021 by 1 pm

Final Entry Deadline Monday November 5 by 1 pm

Payment DUE –On or BEFORE the Festival Date. We can prepare invoices if

needed for bookkeepers. Check is preferred but cash the day of is also

fine!

*Drops after October 27th will not receive a refund (meaning if you have

students sign up and we have them registered, you are responsible for their

entry fees even if they drop the event. This is due to having to schedule

enough judges to cover all events. If you have questions regarding this

please let me know!

REGISTRATION – COMPUTER/E-MAIL DIRECTIONS

Please complete the attached registration form (EXCEL form sent to you via

email.) Right click to open in Excel and save it where you want to save it.

Put an X under the individual events in which a student is entered. If the

student is entered in 5 events, put an X in the five star trophy column. For

each group event entry, assign a Letter or Number to each group and type

the appropriate Letter or Number under that category for each student in

the group. Email the final form to [email protected]

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Registration 7:30 - 8:30 AM

Assembly 8:30 - 8:45

Section A 8:45 - 9:45

(Duet Acting, Storytelling, Group Mime, Solo Musical Theatre,

Tech Workshop A)

Section B 9:45 - 10:45

(Group Lip Sync, Group Acting, Duet Musical Theatre, Tech Workshop B)

Section C 10:45 - 11:45

(Group Musical, Dramatic Acting, Individual Mime, Tech Workshop C)

A & B Award Assembly 12:15 - 12:45 PM

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Section D 1:00 - 2:00

(Prose/Poetry, Solo Lip Sync, Group Mime, Prepared Audition)

Section E 2:00 - 3:00

(Individual Improv, Humorous Solo Acting, Group Improv)

Tech Challenge 3:00-4:00 pm (Auditorium * all welcome)

Final Awards Assembly 4:00-4:30 pm

DEADLINES AND FEES

The deadline for entering the festival is October 15, 2021. Registrations

will be accepted until November 1, 2021. All fees must be paid by/on

Festival Date. Drops made after that date will result in a loss of entry fee.

Entry fees are $30 per school plus

$5.00 per person per event. (Students entering 5 events will get a $5

discount, making their maximum $20)

Checks can be made payable to Pearland Theatre for all fees.

CONCESSION STAND

Pizza $2 per slice (pepperoni and cheese)

Nachos - $2.00

Candy $1.00 each

Chips/Snacks $1.00 each

Drinks $1.00 each

PLEASE NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS

(OTHER THAN A WATER BOTTLE ALLOWED)

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GENERAL INFORMATION AND RULES

1. Refreshments will be served to the directors and bus drivers in the Black Box.

2. A concession stand will be available in the cafeteria during the festival. (Please

do not take food or drinks out of the cafeteria. Students doing so could cause

their school to be disqualified.)

3. Students will be asked to remain quiet in the commons area as they travel to

their events. There will be a “warm up room” available for groups to prepare for

their events. Warming up and/or practicing in the commons will not be allowed.

4. Drinking alcoholic beverages and smoking on our campus will result in the entire

school being disqualified. Pearland ISD has a policy of no smoking by anyone on

school property.

5. Vandalizing the school will result in the entire school being disqualified.

6. Contestants must be on time to all rounds. Students not participating in an

event will be expected to remain in the cafeteria or observe a round.

7. Do not enter or leave a contest room while a contestant is speaking. Do not

disturb a contestant in any way while he or she is speaking. All contestants and

observers should stay in the competition room until all performances have been

presented. The judge will dismiss the group.

8. Coaches are responsible for the conduct of their students. Please see that they

do not loiter in the halls or cause a disturbance of any contest in progress.

9. Cross entry is allowed if approved by schools director and PHS. Students who

are cross entered must send a representative to the other room to check in and

hold the student’s spot. It is up to the school’s director to allow students to

cross enter.

(This is a form you can use for the kids so that they understand what they

can and can’t have for each event. Feel Free to use it or change it.)

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DRAMA FESTIVAL EVENTS & RULES

PROSE INTERPRETATION –

The same rules apply here as in POETRY INTERPRETATION, except that the

selection may be any fiction or non-fiction work other than poetry or a play.

Chapters from literature, essays, and letters are appropriate for this event. The

time limit is 5 minutes maximum with no minimum.

Folder/binder required (Prose is read with flare; not memorized)

Only movement from the waist up is permitted

Memorized Introduction

STORYTELLING –

The contestant may use a published or an original story that is suitable for

children 6 years of age or younger. The time limit is 7 minutes maximum with no

minimum.

Must be familiar with story

Props and costumes, if used, should be kept to a minimum


GROUP IMPROVISATION –

Each group will draw three acting prompts and choose one to perform within 60

seconds. Immediately after choosing the topic, an additional 60 seconds will be

given to prepare for the performance. The scenes may be humorous or dramatic in

nature. Each topic will be used only once. The time limit is 5 minutes maximum

with no minimum.

Introduction should include actor’s name, school, & grade level

3 or more Actors

PREPARED AUDITIONING –

The time limit is 2 minutes maximum for both selections with no minimum.

The contestant must perform two selections: ONE humorous & ONE

dramatic

Memorized Introduction (include titles of selections)

Acting and physical movement is strongly encouraged

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POETRY INTERPRETATION –

This event consists of reading and interpreting orally, a poetry selection that has

been prepared before-hand by the contestant. It may be one poem, a cutting from

a longer poem, or a series of poems on a related theme (i.e. Friendship, sports,

courage, etc.) The time limit is 5 minutes maximum with no minimum.

Folder/binder required (Poetry is read with flare; not memorized)


Only movement from the waist up is permitted

DRAMATIC ACTING –

The contestant will present a memorized selection, which is dramatic in

nature. It may be original or a cutting from a play, novel or short story. The

time limit is 5 minutes with no minimum.

NO PROPS OR COSTUME PIECES ARE ALLOWED


A chair or stool may be used


GROUP MIME (a.k.a. GROUP PANTOMIME) –

Contestants will prepare, in advance, a pantomime scene. The scenes may be

humorous or dramatic in nature. Only the intro may be spoken. Makeup and

costumes may be used but are not required. The time limit is 5 minutes

maximum with no minimum.

3 to 5 Actors

Story line must have a beginning, middle and an end

No vocal sounds or speaking what-so-ever

Background music is permitted



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INDIVIDUAL MIME (a.k.a. INDIVIDUAL PANTOMIME) –

Each contestant will prepare, in advance, a pantomime scene. The scenes

may be humorous or dramatic in nature. Only the intro may be spoken.

Makeup and costumes may be used but are not required. The time limit is 3

minutes maximum with no minimum.

Story line must have a beginning, middle and an end

No vocal sounds or speaking what-so-ever

Background music is permitted



SOLO LIP SYNC –

Each contestant will select, in advance, a song or his/her choice to prepare

for a performance. The actor is free to move around as much as desired.

Judges will score primarily on the effectiveness of the delivery, pitch, and

character of the song choice.

YOUR DRAMA TEACHER MUST APPROVE OF ALL SONGS

You must provide your own ipod/device & any adapters needed. CD’s

not allowed

Props and costumes are permitted but are a secondary consideration

to the performance

Choreography must be kept appropriate for school

Time limit is 5 minutes maximum with no minimum

GROUP ACTING –

A group of contestants will present a scene from a play, short story, or novel.

Original scenes are permitted. The time limit is 10 minutes maximum with no

minimum.

3 to 5 Actors

Scene MUST be memorized (NO AD-LIBING)

Scene should be equally divided among actors





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INDIVIDUAL IMPROVISATION (IMPROMPTU)–

Each actor will draw three acting prompts and choose one to perform within 60

seconds. Immediately after choosing the topic, an additional 60 seconds will be

given to prepare for the performance. The scenes may be humorous or dramatic in

nature. Each topic will be used only once. The time limit is 3 minutes maximum

with no minimum.

Introduction should include actor’s name, school, & grade level

HUMOROUS ACTING –

The contestant will present a memorized selection, which is humorous in nature. It

may be original or a cutting from a play, novel or short story. The time limit is 5

minutes with no minimum.





GROUP LIP SYNC –

Each group will select, in advance, a song of from a musical to prepare for a

performance. The group is free to move around as much as desired. Judges

will score primarily on the effectiveness of the lip sync to actually look like

the singer.


You must provide your own ipod/device and any adapters needed. CD’s

not allowed

Props and costumes are not permitted. Participants should wear all

blacks.



Group is 3 to 6 actors

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GROUP MUSICAL



will score primarily on the effectiveness of delivery of the song, pitch, and

characterization of the piece.



not allowed

Song must be from a published musical. Movie musicals are not

considered musicals.

Props and costumes are NOT permitted. Students should wear all

black.



Group is 3 to 6 actors

DUET MUSICAL



will score primarily on the effectiveness of delivery of the song, pitch, and

characterization of the piece.





not allowed


black.



Duet is 2 actors

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SOLO MUSICAL





not allowed


black.



**Students wishing to compete in two different events in

the same session will need to send a representative to let

the judges in the room know to hold their spot.

(This is just a form you can use to try to help remind the kids of

conduct. Feel free to use it or change it)

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Drama Festival Behavior Contract

I, ________________________ agree to the following rules and regulations for

my participation at the PHS Theatre Festival. I realize that if I break one or more

of these rules, I will suffer the consequences of my actions. I am representing my

school and community and as such, I will follow all the rules that have been clearly

laid out for me according to my school honor code and company honor code.

I will be respectful to all performers during performances no matter what

school they’re from.

I will applaud appropriately

I will not make or take phone calls or text messages during

performance sessions.

I will not run in the hallways

If I need assistance from “fill in the blank,” I will approach them

Calmly and wait to see if either is speaking (or listening to another speak)

before I begin talking

I will be patient if I need to get help from “fill in the blank” because I

realize that they are only ONE person and will help me as quickly as possible

I will not enter or exit a classroom until the judge tells us we are permitted

to enter or exit

I will watch performances if I am not participating in an event.

I will not yell, scream or raise my voice

I will not be rude to students, parents or teachers

I will be helpful to my fellow students and to others at the festival

(i.e. pushing chairs in, cleaning up the classrooms after sessions, etc.)

I will CLEAN UP after myself in the commons. I won’t expect someone

else to throw my trash and/or drink away. If someone reminds me to clean

up, I won’t be rude to them, I will appreciate that they’re trying to help keep

our area nice and clean

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STUDENT NAME: (This is another form you can use to make things easy)

I am competing in the following events. Circle/Highlight Events below.

SECTION A

Duet Acting, Storytelling 1.

Individual Mime, 2.

Solo Musical Theatre 3.

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SECTION B

Group Lip Sync, Group Acting

Duet Musical Theatre 1.

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5.

SECTION C

Group Musical 1.

Dramatic Acting, Group Mime 2.

3.

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5.

SECTION D

Prose/Poetry, Solo Lip Sync 1.

Prepared Auditions 2.

3.

4.

5.

SECTION E

Individual Impromptu, 1.

Humorous Solo Acting, 2.

Group Impromptu 3.

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STUDENT NAME:

(This is another form you can use to make things easy)

I am competing in the following events. Circle/Highlight Events below.

SECTION A TECH CHALLENGE WORKSHOP 1.

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SECTION B TECH CHALLENGE WORKSHOP 1.

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SECTION C TECH CHALLENGE WORKSHOP 1.

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