RULES for the

“HEAR ME OUT”

MONOLOGUE COMPETITION
 Before the monologue, students must present a slate. In the slate
(introduction), the contestant must state their first and last name, title of
the play and the name of the playwright before beginning.
 Monologues can either be English or in Urdu.
 All scripts must be memorized. Use of chits and script written on Anything is
strictly forbidden during your performance.
 Works performed by one person only.  No other actors will be permitted on
stage, even if they are silent in the performance.  Monologues will be limited
to a maximum of 2 minutes.
 Scene-change music, incidental music, background music, and songs that
occur in the text of a non-musical play are permitted as long as they are no
longer than 30 seconds in length and presented only vocally.  No instruments
or pre-recorded music is permitted.
 Dance is permitted if it occurs in the text of a non-musical play. Interpretive
movement, with or without music, is also permitted if it occurs in the text of a
non-musical playy.
 Monologues may not come from movies, television, etc.
 No technical elements, including set, lighting/sound design, and special
effects, are allowed.
 Two chairs and one table will be provided. Each performance will be kept
strictly to the time allotment for their category, Timers will be used and at the
end of the allotted time performers will be stopped, even if the scene has
not been completed.
 Judges will have the final call-in terms of marking; no argument will be
tolerated with them.
 Safety of students performing is paramount. If elements of the
production or blocking seem to pose a physical hazard to the students,
then the judges reserve the right to stop a scene and/or require
modifications to be made before performing, and the on-site supervisor
has the right to make the decision. Please share any concerns regarding
this rule with your host for this Event.

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