Script for VOICES 2023 _G10 Audition

MC 1 (female): According to Sydney J. Harris “The two words ‘information’ and

‘communication’ are often used interchangeably, but they signify quite different things.
Information is giving out; communication is getting through.”
On this note, VOICES has been long celebrated. This co-curricular activity underscores our
ability to communicate which involves not only the act of sharing information but also the
active participation of everyone which conveys a mutual exchange of thoughts, ideas, and
emotions.

MC 2 (male): Added to that, ‘Throughout human history, our greatest leaders and thinkers
have used the power of words to transform our emotions, to enlist us in their causes and to
shape the course of destiny. Words cannot only create emotions, they create actions. And from
our actions flow the results of our lives.’

To the Vice Chairman of the Board, Mr. Hussain Al-Aali, Head of School Ms. Ebtisam Alzeera,
Middle and High School Principal, Dr. Ahmed Fathy, Head of the IGCSE Department Ms.
Ruyena Caluyo, honorable judges, distinguished guests, teachers, students and contestants, a
magnificent morning to you all.

Presenter:

Here are the Mechanics and Guidelines of the Dramatic Monologue Competition.

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1. Each section from Grade 10 will have three- four representatives. Every contestant
will deliver the same piece, which will be provided by the English teachers.
2. The contestants will have 2-5 minutes of presentation. Since they will just be
having a similar piece, those who haven’t performed yet will be in the holding area.
3. The contestant must wear the appropriate costume for the performance. He/ She
may bring 1 or 2 pieces of props that may be deemed necessary for his/her performance.
4. The contest piece must be memorized. Notes or cue cards are not allowed.
5. The decision of the judges is final and irrevocable.

Presenter:

Here’s the CRITERIA FOR JUDGING of today’s event.

CRITERIA
Physical Characterization (facial
expression/ movements/gestures)
(30pts)
Vocal Characterization (25 pts.)
DESCRIPTION
refers to the manner in which the piece
is internalized and presented
to present a character or provide
information to an audience

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 Delivery/Clarity/ Language Fluency refers to the quality of the voice,
(15 pts.) fluency pronunciation, blending, and
harmony
Stage Presence and Dramatic Impact refers to the stage poise, eye contact,
(20 pts.) and audience impact
Costume/Props (10 pts) Appropriateness of props/costumes used
TOTAL 100%

Event MC: We kindly ask the audience to maintain silence during the stage performance. We
also request that cell phones be set to silent mode for the duration of the program. As a sign of
respect for the contestants, we kindly request audience members to refrain from moving around
or leaving the room while a contestant is performing.

Without further ado, Let us start with Contestant No.1

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(After the Contestant has finished) Kindly observe silence as the judges complete their
scoring process. (After one minute’s silence, when the timer shows the red flag)

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