1. Introduction to Interpretation
September 9, 2011

2. Events
Humor
Drama
DUO
Poetry (only available at CHSAA meets)

3. Step 1: Find a piece Printed and Published Books, Poems, Plays
Some sources if you don’t have resources already:
Children’s books
Local and school library
Drama department

4. Step 2: Cutting a Piece For new students, pre-cut pieces can be good:
Brooklyn Publishers
Consortium Publishing
Monologues
10 minute cuttings anthologies
To cut a lengthy piece, keep in mind:
Tell a Story
Beginning, middle, end
Climax
Cut so that you end with less than 10 minutes so you have time for blocking and introduction
Words can ONLY be added to transition.

5. Step 3: Introduction Required Must include title and author
May include background or some connection between theme and audience

6. Step 4: Memorization Not required for CHSAA meets
Required for NFL meets
Makes blocking easier

7. Step 5: Blocking No props or costumes
Gestures and movement that suggest the action
DUO—can’t look at or touch each other EXCEPT in the introduction