Anything that you would not want to be over heard by judges or your competition.
What is Bus Talk
100
You should be to your round...
What is 5 minutes early
100
No Stumbles
Performance is the same/similar each and every time.
Stance and gestures are inclusive of entire audience
Student is ‘in’ each performance – thinking about what he/she is saying and doing vs. being on auto pilot.
What does it mean to Polish your speech?
100
Both: Clothes that are too tight OR too loose, Distracting jewelry, Hair in your eyes
Just Ladies: Open-toed shoes, Low-cut blouse, Short skirts, Bold fingernail polish
What are some tournament dress don'ts
100
Both: Clothes that are too tight OR too loose, Distracting jewelry, Hair in your eyes
Guys Only: Distracting neck ties, Light colored socks with a dark suit, Un-shaven face
What are some guys dress don'ts
200
Dont walk to the front of the room until
What is you are called upon.
200
You should sit to the front and side of ...
What is the judge
200
The speaker takes control of the room.
Jitters are invisible
Smile (or inside smile) – Brightness of your eyes.
Eye Contact!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Walk
What is having confidence in your speech?
200
Colors and amount should be conservative.
What is make up worn
200
Your Belt should match...
What is your shoes
300
The final round is an opportunity you should take adavantage of (if you are not performing) to
What is learn and improve
300
Conversations should be...
What is quiet and limited
300
More than a conversational or natural delivery – it is yours…
Personality can only come through in writing, introductions, non-verbals and vocal cues.
Difficult to coach – performer needs to trust his/her guy and be him/herself
What is personality?
300
They should be bare or the color of your suit.
What are two options for the color of tights/nylons?
300
Ties and fabrics should not be
What is distracting, flashy, showy or silly
400
Balanceing the difference between being excited and having fun vs. being obnoxious and immature is both
What is being classy and professional
400
When should you be sitting with your hands on top of the desk, sitting up straight, eyes on the speaker, smile on your face.
What is when listening to other speakers
400
MOST IMPORTANT!!!
If you are loving what you are doing, so will the audience. If you are NOT enjoying is – Figure out why and fix it!
FUN, FUN, FUN is why we all play this intellectual sport called SPEECH!
What is expressing enjoyment?
400
2" to 2.5" or flats.
What is the height of shoe heels
400
Dark colors: black, dark gray, charcoal, olive or navy are?
What are some good colors for gentlemen to wear
500
Either win (with class) or lose (with grace) we should...
What is a desire to know why.
500
Food, Gum, Pop and Cell Phones should...
What is not be with you in the rounds.
500
Very similar to ‘connection’ but is making sure each audience member is ‘with’ you the entire performance.
If the audience ISN’T involved – check your performance –what needs to be fixed?
What is Involvement?
500
1" above the knees.
What is the highest any skirt should be
500
This should be stiff but comfortable (too loose looks tacky; too tight, you'll feel like you're choking).