NPDA NFA Bethel Dept. of Comm. Two students work together in a form of debate based loosely on the British Parliament. They have 15 minutes to prepare a case on a topic that is revealed at the start of the round. One interesting difference between Parli. and other forms of debate is that students are encouraged to heckle and cheer, as well as to interrupt the speakers during their speeches. It's a lot of fun, and it's taken off in Minnesota and other parts of the country.
Students compete as individuals against debaters from other teams.
This year's topic will deal with civil lawsuits . Your program is up to 10 minutes. Similar to solo drama. You perform multiple characters from a stage play or screenplay. Both of you perform from a stageplay or screenplay, without looking at each other.