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SECONDARY SCHOOLS
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DRAMA COMPETITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
RULES AND GUIDELINES
1.0 Introduction
It is hoped that drama can also instill values amongst students to be more
sensitive and appreciative towards local arts.
2.0 Objectives
2.1 To support the nation’s efforts to encourage the use of the English
language amongst students.
2.3 To provide the opportunity for students and teachers to show their talents
and creativity in the art of dramatisation; the usage of English which
incorporates script writing, directing, stage management and other
technical aspects.
3.2.1 It is encouraged that the majority of the team members act and
speak. This will work in favour of the team.
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3.4 The duration of performance is limited to 20 minutes.
3.5 The selection of theme is open but should not touch on sensitive issues
for instance, race, religion, stereotyping, politics etc.
3.6 Participating teams are encouraged to produce their own scripts. Scripts
or translated scripts of established plays must be adapted and cited.
3.7 Drama scripts must include synopses and cast lists and be typed using
Font 12 Times New Roman on A4 paper. Scripts should be sent to the
Organising Committee two weeks before the competition proper.
3.9.2 Language 30 %
Total 100%
4.0 Guidelines
4.1 Language
4.1.2 Use of vulgar words and gestures and gruesome scenes are strictly
prohibited.
4.1.3 Scripts must not touch on sensitive issues for instance, race,
religion, politics, etc.
4.2 Theme
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4.3 Costumes
4.4.1 The use of sets and props should be minimised. The management
and use of all equipment is the direct responsibility of each
participating team.
4.4.2 Sets and props should not hinder the movement of the team
members on stage.
4.4.3 Use of sharp objects (for instance knives, keris, etc.), fire,
inflammable and dangerous chemical substances is strictly
prohibited.
4.4.4 Each team is responsible for the setting up (5 minutes) and clearing
of sets and props (5 minutes). Only the 15 participants are allowed
on or behind the stage throughout the drama.
4.5 Music
4.5.1 Each team should have technical assistant(s) from the team
members to coordinate music and recordings.
4.6.2 Each team is responsible for managing lighting and special effects.
4.7 Demeanour
4.7.2 The presentation should take into account the comfort and safety of
the audience and actors.
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4.8 Duration of Time
4.8.2 Each team is responsible for the setting up (5 minutes) and clearing
of sets and props (5 minutes).
4.9 Adjudication
4.9.1 There will be a panel of at least five judges at the state and national
levels.
4.9.4 The team with the majority of votes will be declared the winner.
4.9 Prizes
4.10.1 Champion
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4.10.3 Third Prize winner
Note:
The winning teams from the previous year may participate in the current year but
the text and performance must not be an exact replica.
This concept paper is valid until further notification or revision from the Ministry of
Education and can be used at all levels for competitions organized by the
Ministry.
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FOR
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
ADJUDICATION FORMS
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DRAMA COMPETITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
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TIME SHEET
Setting up of Clearing of
Stage Performance
Team No. Sets & Props Sets & Props
(20 minutes)
(5 minutes) (5 minutes)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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Timekeeper's
Name
Signature
Date
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DRAMA COMPETITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR _______
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DRAMA COMPETITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR _______
OVERALL POSITIVE
CREATIVITY OF LANGUAGE COORDINATION VALUES / PENALTY
DRAMA AND MESSAGE (max.
PERFORMANCE 5 marks)
(35 marks) (30 marks) (25 marks) (10 marks)
Sensitive
issues
Creative / Words clearly Flow of Drama Positive touched,
Innovative ideas articulated; between Cast, Values below or
in presentation comprehensible Delivery; Interplay emphasised / above P
(20 marks) (30 marks) and cooperation projected stipulated T T L
emphasised; (10 marks) time, I O A
T
within the stipulated M T C
E
Storyline & allocated time exclusions E A I
A
development of (20 marks) under L N
M
ideas, dramatic competition G
structure in plot guidelines
(10 marks) infringed,
use of
vulgar
Props Effective words and
(5 marks) utilisation of gestures
space and
(5 marks) gruesome
scenes
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11
12
13
14
15
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JUDGE
PLACING TIME 1 2 3 4 5
RESULT
TEAM NUMBER
Judge 1
Judge 2
Judge 3
Judge 4
Judge 5
Date
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FREQUENCY COUNT
BEST PERFORMER
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FOR
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
RESULTS
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RESULT
CHAMPION
SECOND
THIRD
FIRST CONSOLATION
SECOND CONSOLATION
BEST PERFORMER
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