1st Annual OCC Speech and Drama Prize

Submissions due  June 15, 2022

Judged by professionals including a Broadway performer Sponsored by the Forensic Scholarship.

Already registered OCC students can submit a video of a 7–10-minute performance (poetry, drama, prose, a mix) or an original speech (informative or persuasion) to win tuition money for the fall of 2022! (O.E.C. and Dual Enrolled students can compete, but they are not eligible to win prizes.) 

DRAMATIC EVENT 

Each contestant is to prepare and deliver one 7–10-minute performance that can be a monologue (one or multiple monologues), prose (short stories or cuttings from longer stories), poetry /or spoken word or a combination of two or more of the genres listed. Performances using multiple pieces should have a unifying theme, and performers can represent one or more characters. An original introduction should be included in this time frame. Performers are encouraged to perform from memory but are allowed to hold a script if needed. If the performer has performed at a forensic performance competition previously, the performer is not allowed to use the same piece that they already competed with. If more than one selection is used, original transitions can be used as needed. Movement is acceptable, but it should be visible within the stationary recording frame. No props nor costumes are to be used.

Dramatic events may be ranked based on some of these considerations 

Some Specifics:  Performance Piece Choices, Clear Unifying Theme, Introduction, Etc. 
Delivery: Strong Character Choices, Emotional Arc, Projection and Variation of Vocal Tone, Physicalization 

INFORMATIVE or PERSUASIVE SPEECH EVENT (Some Humor is Allowed)

Each contestant will deliver an original, factual speech fulfilling the general purpose of informing or persuading the audience. (Humor is also allowed) Speeches should be appropriate for a college audience and within the time limits. (Time limit 7-10 minutes) Speakers are allowed to hold notes or perform from memory. Any information from outside sources that are used in the speech should be accompanied with complete oral citations that are stated at the time the information from the source is used. Visuals may or may not be used to supplement and/or reinforce the message. If the performer has performed at a forensic speech competition previously, the performer is not allowed to use the same piece that they already competed with. 

Speeches may be ranked based on some of these considerations 

Some Specifics:   Topic Choice, Audience Analysis, Language, Citations, Visuals, Etc.  
Organization: Clearly Organized Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Etc.  
Delivery: General Attitude, Voice, Body, Use of Notes, Etc.