Theatrical Performances The servants and the youth are to read the competition contents and rules carefully so as to understand the conditions of entry. St Mark Festival organisers have been enthusiastic about the theatrical and choir performances from the start of the Festival. Therefore these performances ought to be thoroughly presented and well thought of, so please consider the following points: 1. Be sure to present performances which are theologically correct. 2. The play is to have a spiritual, moral or social message. 3. We represent these plays through church we have to show:
4. The organisers are keen to view high quality performances, therefore the participants have to have sufficient practice so the play is presented well.
The Length of the Play:
KG to Year 6 -
10 minutes preparation and 15 minutes presentationYr 7 and over -
10 minutes preparation and 30 minutes presentation.In the schedule 15 or 30 minutes (as per age group) is the maximum length of time for a performance; however it can run for less than this depending on the play itself. If the performance goes over-time, the judges may stop it due to consideration of other performances.
Conditions of the Play:
1. On a nominated day, all the participants present in a theatre in front of the judges.
2. The evaluation will be in accordance with the results, which are to be compared the plays with each other.
3. The play has to present Christian values from the spirit of the church, keeping in mind not to interfere with other beliefs.
4. The play has to be positive, creative, and effective, with depth and with no magic solution to any problem. It is not to alter anything in the character of Jesus or St Mary.
5. The play has to be suitable for the age of the participants performing it.
6. Music, props and lights are to be used at the right place and time.
7. Having a simple play, using simple props will be effective, not requiring valuable props which will add nothing to the play.
8. There is a time limit for the performance, which is 15 or 30 minutes respectively, and ten minutes for preparation. The director is to be attentive to the time.
9. The judges can close the curtains if they find swearing or bad language being used or if the clothing on stage is unsuitable or inappropriate.
10. Judges are not to close the curtains without any valid reason.
11. Use of flammable items such as matches or candles is not allowed in the performance.
12. The script has to first be sent to the judges for evaluation and the representative priest has to sign on the play.
13. All participants have to be punctual for the competition, taking into consideration that the performance has been allocated a certain time. If a group is not on time, the performance may be cancelled.
14. The performances are divided into two levels:
a.
First level: Kindergarten to Year 6 (everyone should be partake in the theory exam). Everyone should be less than 12 years-old. There should not be more than twenty (20) people in any one scene.b.
Second level: Years 7 to 12 (everyone should partake in the theory exam). Everyone should be 13 years-old or over. There should not be more than twelve (12) people in any one scene.c. No boy is to act as a girl or a girl to act as a boy. (unless permission previously obtained from judges)
15. Under certain circumstances, the judges can permit Second level group to have actors from first level in their group. The play will be evaluated based on second level performance.
Important notice:
1.
The information about the author (of the play) has to be given.2.
Information on the people who have parts in the play, such as their names, telephone numbers and church name.3.
The group has to produce 5 printed scripts (not hand-written) with the names of the author, person supervising/managing the play and the director on it.4.
As Christians we have to be honest in writing the real names of the author and if it is not written by someone, please write “Taken from.....”5.
You are not allowed to present a play which has previously been performed.Types Of Scripts And Its Resources:
Scripts for new authors from the youth are to be encouraged as they represent their hobbies.
A creative group means the actors have a role with the author in writing the script.
The following categories are what will be judged:
Production:
Converts the drama from theory to become alive on stage. The effects of the words and the freedom of movement by using every condition to help the show be presented well.Acting:
It is the explanation of the character which the actor performs.Body Language: The actor has to show the outside appearance of the character through their reactions, natural behaviour, emotional behaviour and also their movement.
Emotional Language:
The actor has to represent the character in a true and effective way. The emotions always give the character life without exaggeration.Sound:
The voice of the character is one of the most important tools displaying the emotions of the character. The role of the voice is as important as it has meanings, it shows if the character is happy, sad, honest.... etcImaginative Language:
The actor depends on their imagination in his/her emotions. He has to control him/herself on the stage.Decoration:
It is important in having an effect on the audience. It represents the place and the time and sceneries and the furniture has to be effective in its role so it does not prevent the actor from movement. It also has to be light so that it can be easily carried.Accessories and Clothing:
Clothes shows the history and society. It has to be homogeneous with the colours and with the furniture which helps the audience feel relaxed while looking at it.Make up:
It is not only for making the actors look good but it helps place the outside look of the character according to their age, social class and physiological situation.Light:
It gives the shape of vision and colouring so as to create a situation to ensure the meaning and the picture of the play in a 3D shape.Music:
May be made especially for the play or can be used from another play. It helps in some
