EnglishDrama/2009

RULES AND GUIDELINES

Date: 7 July 2009
Time : 0800 am
Venue : SMK Lanang, Sibu
Co-Organized
SMK Lanang, Sibu
&
PPG Sibu

Unit Kokurikulum,

UPK,
PPG Sibu
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ENGLISH DRAMA COMPETITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
RULES AND GUIDELINES
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Introduction
The Drama Competition serves as a platform for students and teachers to
promote and demonstrate creative ideas in their work. Drama motivates
students to use English and therefore improves their command of the language.
It is hoped that Drama themes such as peace, prosperity, love, sacrifice,
dynamism, integration and/or historical events can instill values amongst
students to be more sensitive and appreciative towards local arts.

Objectives
2.1

To support the nations efforts to encourage use of the English language

amongst students.

2.2

To encourage students to appreciate drama as it promotes integration and

inculcates moral values.

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.

General Rules
3.1

This competition is open to all students from Forms 1 to 5 in all

government-aided schools. Each team comprises a maximum of 15
participants (including the technical crew: stage manager, technical
coordinator, set and prop assistant) and two teachers-in-charge.

3.2

All team members must be from the same school.

3.3

The winning team will represent the state at the zone level. The zone
champion will compete at the national level.

3.4

Duration of stage performance is limited to 20 minutes.

3.5

The drama should incorporate at least one of the following themes:3.5.1 Patriotism
3.5.2 Love
3.5.3 Socio-cultural
3.5.4 Dynamism
3.5.5 Harmony

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3.5.6 Historical Events
3.5.7 Myths / Legends
3.6

Participating teams are encouraged to use original scripts. Nevertheless,

translated scripts or interpretation of established plays are allowed.

3.7

Drama scripts and synopsis should be typed using Font 12 Times New
Roman on A4 paper and sent to the Organising Committee two weeks
before the competition proper.

3.8

Judging is based on these criteria:3.8.1 Creativity of Drama

35 %

3.8.2 Language

30 %

3.8.3 Overall Coordination & Presentation

25 %

3.8.4 Positive Values / Message

10 %

Total
3.9
4

100%

Teams which do not abide the rules will be disqualified.

Guidelines
4.1

Language
4.1.1 It is compulsory to use English language throughout the drama
presentation. Nevertheless, limited use of certain Malay registers is
allowed.
4.1.2 Use of vulgar words is strictly prohibited.
4.1.3 Scripts must not touch on sensitive issues such as race, religion,
politics, colour, personalities, etc.

4.2

Theme
4.2.1 The drama must portray the selected theme(s). This criterion will be
evaluated through the script and presentation.
4.2.2 Themes must not touch on sensitive issues such as race, religion,
politics, colour, personalities, etc.

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4.3

Costumes
4.3.1 Participants should wear appropriate and decent clothes that suit
the characters they portray.

4.4

Set and Props

4.4.1 Minimise use of set and props.
4.4.2 Sets and props should not hinder the movement of the team
members on stage.
4.4.3 Use of sharp objects (such as 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).
4.4.5 Safety of sets and props should be ensured at all times.

4.5

Music
4.5.1 Each team should have technical assistant(s) to coordinate music
and recordings.
4.5.2 All equipment and its operation is the responsibility of every
participating team.

4.6

Lighting and Additional Equipment for Special Effects

4.6.1 Participants can utilise their own additional equipment. However,
the equipment used must be suitable on stage and does not disrupt
the flow of the drama presentation.
4.6.2 Each team is responsible to coordinate lighting and special effects.

4.7

Demeanour
4.7.1 Participants should not portray indecent actions, excessive
movements that are provocative.
4.7.2 The presentation should take into account the comfort and safety of
the audience and actors.

4.8

Duration of Time
4.8.1 Time allocated for each presentation is 20 minutes. Timing of the
presentation starts with the first movement, first word uttered by the
actor(s) or any sound effects.

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4.9

Adjudication

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4.9.1 There will be a panel of five judges at the state, zone and national
levels.
4.9.2 The team with the majority of votes will be declared the winner.
4.9.3 The decision of the judges is final.
4.10

Prizes
Prizes are awarded as follows:4.10.1
4.10.2
4.10.3
4.10.4

Champion
Second
Six Consolation Prizes
Best Performer

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE DRAMA COMPETITION
FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
NATIONAL LEVEL
YEAR _______
CREATIVITY
OF
DRAM
A

LANGUAGE
(30 marks)

OVERALL
COORDINATION
AND
PRESENTATION
(25 marks)

POSITIVE
VALUES /
MESSAGE

Flow of Drama
between Cast,
Delivery; Interplay
and cooperation
emphasised; within
the allocated time
( 20 marks)

Positive
Values
emphasised /
projected
(10 marks)

TIME

(10 marks)

(35 marks)

T
E
A
M

Creative /
Innovative
ideas in
presentation
(20 marks)

Words clearly
articulated;
comprehensible
(30 marks)

Storyline &
development
of ideas,
dramatic
structure in
plot
(10 marks)
Props
(5 marks)

Effective utilisation
of space
(5 marks)

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2
3
4
Name of Adjudicator: ______________________ Signature:_____________
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FREQUENCY COUNT
ENGLISH LANGUAGE DRAMA COMPETITION
FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
NATIONAL LEVEL
YEAR _______

ADJUDICATOR
PLACING

1
TIME

TEAM NUMBER

1
2
3
4

Name of Chief Adjudicator: _________________ Signature: ____________

Name and Signature :

Adjudicator 2: ________________________________
Adjudicator 3: ________________________________
Adjudicator 4: ________________________________
Adjudicator 5: ________________________________

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RESULT

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RESULT
ENGLISH LANGUAGE DRAMA COMPETITION
FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
NATIONAL LEVEL
YEAR _________
PLACING

TEAM NUMBER

STATE / SCHOOL

CHAMPION
SECOND
CONSOLATION
CONSOLATION
BEST PERFORMER

Name of Chief Adjudicator: ___________________ Signature: __________

Date: __________________

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE DRAMA COMPETITION
FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
SCOPE OF ADJUDICATION: A GUIDE

CREATIVITY OF DRAMA

LANGUAGE

(35m)

(30m)

Freshness or
uniqueness of the content
New / unusual / different
perspective
Storyline
Development
Plot
Coordination: scenes &
timing
(Music and theme)
(Music and scenes)
Dialogues
Costumes
Suitable props

Dialogues
Overall
pronunciation /
comprehensible
Words
properly
projected
Voice
consistent with
the character
Lines & cues
memorised well
Language
spread

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OVERALL
COORDINATION &
PRESENTATION
(25m)

Emphasise
interplay &
cooperation
Team members
work well together
Many
characters have
significant roles in
the play
Enjoyable
presentation &
pleasing to the
audience
Choreography
Music effect

POSITIVE
VALUES /
MESSAGE
(10m)

Well
projected