How to Enter
Adjudication Process
Our panel of highly qualified and independent judges will adjudicate the materials. Students of the judges or anyone affiliated with the judges are not allowed to enter the competition. Communication with the adjudicator(s) by and/or on the part of Entrants, Associates, teachers, coaches, or parents prior to and during the adjudication process is prohibited. Decisions are final and cannot be appealed; adjudication comments will not be disclosed.
“The right word may be effective,
but no word was ever as
effective as a rightly timed pause.”
— Mark Twain
Entries will be evaluated by the following criteria, on a scale from one to ten. In the matter of duologues and groups, each Entrant will be assessed individually, and then those scores averaged for a final score.
From the adjudicated submissions, Winners will be chosen to perform at the Showcase. They should plan on arriving at least 24 hours prior to the start of the Showcase. Information packages will be provided to Winners in advance of travel.