Use of manuscript is required. Dramatic Duo A cutting from a play, humorous or serious. Involving the portrayal of 2 or more characters presented by two individuals, this material may be drawn from stage, screen, or radio. This is not an acting event. Thus, no costumes, props, lighting, etc. are to be used.
Presentation is from the manuscript and the focus is off stage.
Dramatic Interpretation A cutting which represents one of more characters from a play or plays of literary merit. This material may be drawn from stage, screen or radio. Use of manuscript is required. A contestant may use the works of one or more authors. The selections should develop a theme.