RULES for the

“HEAR ME OUT”

MONOLOGUE COMPETITION
• Monologues can either be in English or in Urdu.
• You must get your script approved from Ms. Kaneez before performing to
avoid any sort of trouble later.
• Script must be memorized. Use of chits is strictly forbidden
• It will be performed by only one person. 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.
• Vulgarity in any form of meaning, dialogues or actions is strictly forbidden.
Also, may lead to disqualify.
• 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.
• Please share any concerns regarding this rule with your host for this
Event.

Judgement Criteria for monologue competition:

• Professional appearance
• Body language should support speech through postures\expression
• Appropriate movement
• Clear use of the theme in play
• Voice
• Start with a compelling opening line. Monologues lack action and
dialogue, which can leave the audience unengaged.
• Movements, gestures, voice inflections, diction, eye contact and
posture appear natural
• Actor uses emotion to bring character to a dramatic climax

For more information or query kindly contact

Whales Funkaarmy Team

President (RAYYAN): 03463831769