Changes to By-laws for 2010- 2012

Article X, Poetry, XI Prose & XII Literary Program

Casebook #7

Q: Must gestures and/or movement be incorporated in Prose/Poetry/Literary Program?

A: No. Movement and gestures are allowed, but not required. Absence or presence of gestures and/or movement should not invite lower ratings.

Change to Answer in Casebook #1

A: #1… Natural and/or appropriate gestures, facial expression, head

movement, bodily tension and oratorical steps may be used to

underscore the vocal interpretation of the literature presented.

However, participants are reminded that this is an interpretive

category, not an acting category.

Article XIII, Original Oratory

Section 2, add to the phrase “Notes not to exceed 50 words …” to “Notes or a manuscript may be used.”

Article VIII Public Address ,Article XIII, Original Oratory Article XVI, Expository Address, Article XIX, Reviewing & Article XX, After Dinner

New Casebook Question

Q. May students read from electronic sources other than note cards or books? I.e. kindle, iPod, laptop etc..

A: Yes, electronic notes/ sources maybe used.

Article XVI, Expository Address & Article XIX, Reviewing

Section 2/4, Clause3/2

The Contest will provide a TV, VCR, projection surface and a small table.

Article XIV, Spontaneous Speaking

New Casebook Question

Q. Is there a minimum time limit?

A. No. But speech should be well developed with clear organization and supporting material.

Article XV, Radio News Announcing

New Casebook Question

Q. Is it permissible for a student to bring in a prepared template with intro and transitions?

A. Yes

Article X Solo Musical Theatre

Casebook question #10, Remove

The student will not give an introduction. The room chair will read from a card or the comment sheet the title, author and musical.

Large Group Events

Experimental Category, Short Film

To add experimental area of Short Film in all Districts for the 2011 contest season.

Article XXI, One Act

SE Section 4, Clause 3: The local contest manager will not be responsible for providing any stage properties to participating schools. The host school will provide minimal / basic lighting on the stage area The contest manager will make available a list of technical elements that will be in each One Act Center.

Article XXII, Readers Theatre

Section 4, Clause 3

All readers must use a script as an aid, but portions of the presentation may be memorized. Scripts may be set down temporarily.

New Casebook question:

Q. Must students read from script?

A. No. Students may refer to the script, and scripts must remain within the performance area if they are temporarily set down.

Article XXIV, Choral Reading

Section 4, Clause 1

All readers must use a script as an aid, but portions of the presentation may be memorized. Scripts may be set down temporarily.

new Casebook question:

Q. Must students read from script?

A. No. Students may refer to the script, and scripts must remain within the performance area if they are temporarily set down

Casebook Question #2,

2. Q. May any medium and music be used in Choral Reading?

New Casebook Question:

12. Q. May blocking and movement be used?

A. Yes, movement is allowed but not necessary. Style of performance is at the discretion of the director.

Article XXIII, Ensemble Acting & Article XXIX, Musical Theatre

Section 4, Clause 5

Change wording to “the actors must remain in the performance area at all times”.

Article XXV, Group Mime & Article XXVI, Solo Mime

New Casebook Question and test question

Q: May a mime be performed with out music?

A:(Yes)

Article XXIX, Musical Theatre

Section 4, Clause 2,

Add: The students must wear shoes during performance.

New Casebook Question:

Q. Must students wear shoes during performance?

A: Yes.”

Section 4, Clause 1,Add…”or a platform” to the clause so it states: “Contestants may use a table or a platform and 6 chairs that they furnish for themselves.”

New Casebook Question

Q: Is it acceptable to perform just one song?”

A: Yes and it should not invite a lower rating.

Article XXX, Radio Broadcasting

Casebook Question 2

Q: Does the team have to be present at contest?

A: Each school entering Radio Broadcasting must have a school representative (coach and/or student) at the contest to present the broadcast.

New Casebook Question

Q. May a theme or audience be used?

A. Yes – a specific theme or audience may be used at the discretion of director or group.

Article XXXI, Policy Debate, XXXII, Lincoln –Douglas, XXXIV, Public Forum

Section 4, Clause 11, Section 4, Clause 10, Section 4 Clause 11, The IHSSA State Debate Tournament is a public event, governed by the rules and regulations of the IHSSA. All rounds and events are open to observers. Observers are allowed to flow or take notes during any event provided they are not disruptive.

Article XXXII, Lincoln –Douglas

53. SE : Section 4 Clause 7, Remove the last sentence “No oral comments are to be made outside of the disclosure of the winner of the round”.

Article XXXIV Public Forum

54. SE : Section 3 Clause 1, Final focus to two minutes from one minute