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Junior Acting Solo

RULES

  1. Students will perform ONE (1) selection.

  2. Materials must be drawn from published plays written for the theatre and found here on the approved Thespy site.

  3. Poetry, fiction, screenplays, and lyrics will not be allowed.

  4. Only one character may be used.

  5. The selection may not exceed (3) three minutes.

  6. No costumes may be used.

  7. Hand props may be used if integral to the scene. Integral is defined as a prop that is physically used by the actor.

  8. All rules in the Junior Thespian General Rules apply.

furniture in the room.

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MATERIALS

  1. Only three (3) sturdy, straight-backed, armless chairs will be provided. This is the only permissible furniture.

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Click here for the rubric.

Junior Thespian Duet Acting

RULES

  1. Two actors participate.

  2. Materials must be drawn from published plays written for the theatre and found here on the approved Thespy site. 

  3. Poetry, fiction, screenplays, and lyrics will not be allowed.

  4. No costumes will be worn.

  5. Hand props may be used if integral to the scene. Integral is defined as a prop that is physically used by the actor.

  6. Not to exceed five (5) minutes.

  7. All rules in the Junior Thespian General Rules apply.

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MATERIALS

  1. Each room will be provided with five (5) sturdy, straight-backed, armless chairs, and one table, which will not support standing weight. This is the only permissible furniture.

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Click here​ for the rubric.

Junior Thespian Group Acting

WHAT TO PREPARE

In a Group Acting performance, Junior Thespians should prepare a non-musical scene from a published work written for the theatre (play or musical) that does not exceed five (5) minutes in length. Junior Thespians must also adhere to the following:

  1. A group scene is defined as a performance for three to eight (3-8) players. In each case, every participant must be actively involved in the scene chosen for performance.

  2. Review the Rights & Licensing page to ensure that the chosen material is eligible to be performed for Thespy adjudication.

  3. All rules in the Junior Thespian General Rules apply.

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MATERIALS

In the Group Acting category, up to sixteen (16) chairs and one (1) table may be safely used during the performance. Sitting on, laying across, and/or standing upon a chair is usually acceptable so long as safety is the priority (i.e., if a chair has wheels, it would not be considered safe to stand upon). Junior Thespians may not stand on a table. Junior Thespians should take this into consideration when rehearsing their entry in case adjustments to blocking are needed in the adjudication room.

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Click here​ for the rubric.

Junior Thespian Pantomime

RULES

  1. One to eight performers are allowed.

  2. No props or costumes.

  3. No theatrical makeup.

  4. No lip syncing or audible sounds by the performer.

  5. Not to exceed five (5) minutes.

  6. There are to be no lyrics in any music selection.

  7. This pantomime must be the original creation of the student(s).

  8. All rules in the Junior Thespian General Rules apply.

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MATERIALS

  1. Eight (8) sturdy, straight-backed, armless chairs will be provided. This will be the only permissible furniture.

  2. A hard surface floor will be provided.

  3. If you wish to use a recorded track, we will provide a set of speakers and an auxiliary cable you may use to plug into your portable device. You are welcome to bring your own CD player or iPod dock.

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Click here for the rubric. 

Junior Thespian Improvisation

RULES

  1. Two performers will receive a prompt from the judges’ table immediately following the students’ introduction which ends with their troupe number.

  2. Time will start once the prompts are in the actors’ hands.

  3. The students have up to 5 minutes from the time they get the prompt to the end of their performance.

  4. Any material that is not audience appropriate (i.e. language and adult content) is not allowed.

  5. The Timekeeper’s hand will go up at 4:45 as a visual warning for time.

  6. The scene ends when ‘time’ is called by the Timekeeper or when the actors call ‘scene.’

  7. All rules in the Junior Thespian General Rules apply.

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MATERIALS

  1. Each room will be provided with 2 sturdy, straight-backed, armless chairs, and one table, which will not support standing weight. This is the only permissible furniture.

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SAMPLE PROMPTS

  • Two rival gang leaders find out they have something unusual in common

  • A very famous person mistakes a car thief for a taxi driver

  • The Big Bad Wolf has fallen in love with one of the Three Little Pigs

  • They are trying to end their relationship, but neither of them can stop laughing

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Junior Thespian Solo Musical

RULES

  1. Materials must be drawn from published plays written for the theatre and found here on the approved Thespy site.

  2. No original works, medleys, or screenplays are allowed. The selection may contain dialogue.

  3. All material should be presented as if within the full context of the performance of the play.

  4. All Musical Theatre performances must be accompanied by pre-recorded, non-vocal musical accompaniment in MP3, M4A, WAV, or AIFF format (must be an audio file, not a video file). It is strongly recommended that the file be downloaded onto a device (e.g., smartphone, computer) rather than relying on a streaming file as internet connectivity can be unreliable in various settings.  No live music including accompanists is permitted.  

  5. No costumes may be worn.

  6. Hand props may be used if integral to the scene. Integral is defined as a prop that is physically used by the actor.

  7. Not to exceed five (5) minutes.

  8. All rules in the Junior Thespian General Rules apply.

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MATERIALS

  1. Each room will be provided with three (3) sturdy, straight-backed, armless chairs, and one table, which will not support standing weight. This is the only permissible furniture.

  2. If you wish to use a recorded track, we will provide a set of speakers and an auxiliary cable you may use to plug into your portable device. You are welcome to bring your own CD player or iPod dock.

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Click here for the rubric. 

Junior Thespian Duet Musical

WHAT TO PREPARE

In a Musical Theatre Performance, the Junior Thespian(s) must present one (1) musical selection from a published score written for Musical Theatre that does not exceed five (5) minutes in length. The adjudicators will consider how well the piece is acted as well as how well it is sung. Junior Thespians must also adhere to the following:

  1. A Duet Musical Theatre performance is defined as a piece from a Musical Theatre score that includes vocal music written for two (2) players. In each case, every participant must be actively involved in the song chosen for the performance.

  2. Review the Rights & Licensing page to ensure that the chosen material is eligible to be performed for Thespy adjudication. Purchasing a vocal selection book or musical score does not secure the rights to perform the work for Thespy adjudication.

  3. All Musical Theatre performances must be accompanied by pre-recorded, non-vocal musical accompaniment in MP3, M4A, WAV, or AIFF format (must be an audio file, not a video file). It is strongly recommended that the file be downloaded onto a device (e.g., smartphone, computer) rather than relying on a streaming file as internet connectivity can be unreliable in various settings.  No live music including accompanists is permitted. 

  4. A sound system will be provided for playback, but performers may choose to bring their own Bluetooth speaker if they desire. 

  5. Acapella performances are not permitted unless the selection was specifically written to be performed as such in the musical.

  6. The performance may contain dialogue if included in the libretto, however, it should primarily be a “sung and not spoken” selection.

  7. All rules in the Junior Thespian General Rules apply.

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MATERIALS

  1. In a Duet Musical Theatre Performance, four (4) chairs and one (1) table may be safely used. No other scenic elements or furniture are allowed. “Safely” means that items may be used in a safe manner but should not be used as props (e.g., pushed over, lifted, etc.). Sitting on, laying across, and/or standing upon a chair is usually acceptable so long as safety is the priority (i.e., if a chair has wheels, it would not be considered safe to stand upon). Junior Thespians may not stand on a table. Junior Thespians should take this into consideration when rehearsing their entry in case adjustments to blocking/choreography are needed in the adjudication room.

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Click here​ for the rubric. 

Junior Thespian Small Group Musical

WHAT TO PREPARE

In a Musical Theatre Performance, the Junior Thespian(s) must present one (1) musical selection from a published score written for Musical Theatre that does not exceed five (5) minutes in length. The adjudicators will consider how well the piece is acted as well as how well it is sung. Junior Thespians must also adhere to the following:

  1. A Small Group Musical Theatre Performance is defined as a piece from a Musical Theatre score that includes vocal music written for three (3) to seven (7) players. In each case, every participant must be actively involved in the song chosen for the performance.

  2. Review the Rights & Licensing page to ensure that the chosen material is eligible to be performed for Thespy adjudication. Purchasing a vocal selection book or musical score does not secure the rights to perform the work for Thespy adjudication.

  3. All Musical Theatre performances must be accompanied by pre-recorded, non-vocal musical accompaniment in MP3, M4A, WAV, or AIFF format (must be an audio file, not a video file). It is strongly recommended that the file be downloaded onto a device (e.g., smartphone, computer) rather than relying on a streaming file as internet connectivity can be unreliable in various settings.  No live music including accompanists is permitted.  

  4. A sound system will be provided for playback, but performers may choose to bring their own Bluetooth speaker if they desire. 

  5. Acapella performances are not permitted unless the selection was specifically written to be performed as such in the musical.

  6. The performance may contain dialogue if included in the libretto, however, it should primarily be a “sung and not spoken” selection.

  7. All rules in the Junior Thespian General Rules apply.

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MATERIALS

  1. In a Small Group Musical Theatre Performance, seven (7) chairs may be safely used. No other scenic elements or furniture are allowed. “Safely” means that items may be used in a safe manner but should not be used as props (e.g., pushed over, lifted, etc.). Sitting on, laying across, and/or standing upon a chair is usually acceptable so long as safety is the priority (i.e., if a chair has wheels, it would not be considered safe to stand upon). Junior Thespians should take this into consideration when rehearsing their entry in case adjustments to blocking/choreography are needed in the adjudication room.

Click here​ for the rubric. 

Junior Thespian Large Group Musical

WHAT TO PREPARE

In a Musical Theatre Performance, the Junior Thespian(s) must present one (1) musical selection from a published score written for Musical Theatre that does not exceed five (5) minutes in length. The adjudicators will consider how well the piece is acted as well as how well it is sung. Junior Thespians must also adhere to the following:

  1. A Large Group Musical Theatre Performance is defined as a piece from a Musical Theatre score that includes vocal music written for eight (8) to sixteen (16) players. In each case, every participant must be actively involved in the song chosen for the performance.

  2. Review the Rights & Licensing page to ensure that the chosen material is eligible to be performed for Thespy adjudication. Purchasing a vocal selection book or musical score does not secure the rights to perform the work for Thespy adjudication.

  3. All Musical Theatre performances must be accompanied by pre-recorded, non-vocal musical accompaniment in MP3, M4A, WAV, or AIFF format (must be an audio file, not a video file). It is strongly recommended that the file be downloaded onto a device (e.g., smartphone, computer) rather than relying on a streaming file as internet connectivity can be unreliable in various settings.  No live music including accompanists is permitted. 

  4. A sound system will be provided for playback, but performers may choose to bring their own Bluetooth speaker if they desire. 

  5. Acapella performances are not permitted unless the selection was specifically written to be performed as such in the musical.

  6. The performance may contain dialogue if included in the libretto, however, it should primarily be a “sung and not spoken” selection.

  7. All rules in the Junior Thespian General Rules apply.

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MATERIALS

  1. In a Large Group Musical Theatre Performance, sixteen (16) chairs and one (1) sturdy table may be safely used. No other scenic elements or furniture are allowed. “Safely” means that items may be used in a safe manner but should not be used as props (e.g., pushed over, lifted, etc.). Sitting on, laying across, and/or standing upon a chair is usually acceptable so long as safety is the priority (i.e., if a chair has wheels, it would not be considered safe to stand upon). Junior Thespians may not stand on a table. Junior Thespians should take this into consideration when rehearsing their entry in case adjustments to blocking/choreography are needed in the adjudication room.

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Click here​ for the rubric. 

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