Season Seven: Nationals 2010

SpeechGeek Season Seven: Nationals 2010

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Quality forensics performance material is often difficult to find. SpeechGeek provides high school coaches and competitors with scripts that are not only challenging, but also of strong literary merit. Each issue of SpeechGeek contains five scripts in a variety of events: prose interpretation, poetry interpretation, humorous interpretation, dramatic interpretation, and duo interpretation. SpeechGeek’s interp scripts are written by winning authors who know what it takes to make final rounds at all levels of competition.

Senseless by Katherine Raul Dramatic Interpretation

Ellie, a middle-aged woman who has been deaf most of her life, begins the selection with a smile. “Some people think it’s ridiculous, a deaf woman with an iPhone. But that’s just ignorance, and there’s no app for that,” she explains. A selection that offers the performer an exceptional vocal challenge and additional physical skill by learning American Sign Language to boot, Senseless is the perfect piece for a seasoned performer looking to take things to the next level.

Pinnochia by Natalie Pronk Humorous Interpretation

Being a teenager is hard. When you’re a papier-mâché puppet made from fashion magazines, well, it’s even more difficult. Natalie Pronk returns to SpeechGeek with an outstanding humorous interp script for female performers. Mean Girls meets a fairy tale classic that is sure to wow audiences.

God in a Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Clint Snyder Dramatic Interpretation

Alex is a teen that has lost sight of the meaning in life and makes a plan to commit suicide, but at the last second Alex is saved by the idea that he is not the only one looking for something more, an idea that presents itself in the form of a grilled cheese sandwich. A charming contribution from newcomer Clint Snyder.

On My Own Two Feet by Clint Snyder Duo Interpretation (Female/Female)

Two sisters try to make sense of what has become of their family is this outstanding duo for two female performers. Jane is strong-willed and tough. She uses jokes or anger as a defense mechanism to cover up her pain over her parents’ divorce. Caryn is a sensitive girl with pale features and a genuine curiosity about the world. She tries to find the good in everything and everyone. These confliction personalities are the perfect matchup for an exploration into loss and finding oneself anew.

Psychobabble Cliché Blues by Clint Snyder Duo Interpretation

Charlotte, a dignified businesswoman, goes to see a psychologist because of her life-long fear of clowns. The free spirited psychologist, Michelle, agitates Charlotte with her string of cliché psychobabble and ends up revealing that she may be in need of some therapy herself.

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Season Seven: Spring 2010

Quality forensics performance material is often difficult to find. SpeechGeek provides high school coaches and competitors with scripts that are not only challenging, but also of strong literary merit. Each issue of SpeechGeek contains five scripts in a variety of events: prose interpretation, poetry interpretation, humorous interpretation, dramatic interpretation, and duo interpretation. SpeechGeek’s interp scripts are written by winning authors who know what it takes to make final rounds at all levels of competition.

The Genetically Altered Book of Genesis by Connor McElroy

Humorous Interpretation

It’s been a busy week for the Lord. After creating the heavens and the earth, he moves on to his greatest project yet…man. The debut selection from Connor McElroy reexamines the creation story with a not-so-bright Adam, a sssssslithering serpent, and other wacky characters. A great selection for students who enjoy performing teched out pieces!

The Relationship by Doug McConnaha

Dramatic Interpretation (Male/Female)

McConnaha follows a couple through several stages of their lives together. The story begins on the playground and progresses as the two young lovers become married adults. With winks and nods to the audience, John and Nikki pass along the laughs and the frustrations of sharing your life with another person.

Ants by Clint Snyder

Dramatic Interpretation

A young summer camp counselor knows what it’s like to feel insecure and need to please other people. Sam can see these traits in Clark, almost as a reflection, and hopes to find some peace by solving Clark’s own problems because he is still too insecure to face his own. Snyder presents a monologue that shows that no choices are easy, especially when they are life changing. Is it better to step forward to save a life, or is it any of our business?

The Art of Theater by Doug McConnaha

Duo Interpretation

An acting class turns bizarre in this selection from Doug McConnaha. The artistic director of a private school reaches out to his students, and they reach back with enthusiasm. It’s only too bad they’re all terrible actors. This duo will provide both actors with room to perform and stretch their abilities.

The Conversation Zone by Doug McConnaha

Humorous Interpretation

Have you ever been caught in a conversation that never ends? A conversation that goes on and on and says nothing? Why do people have the need to tell you all the personal and intimate details of their lives? We’re about to meet several people who all have “stories.” Imagine yourself sitting on a plane, standing in a line, or trapped in a room with one of these people. Welcome to: The Conversation Zone.

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SGP: F/F Duo, Vol. 2

Quality forensics performance material is often difficult to find. SpeechGeek provides high school coaches and competitors with scripts that are not only challenging, but also of strong literary merit. Each issue of SpeechGeek contains five scripts in a variety of events: prose interpretation, poetry interpretation, humorous interpretation, dramatic interpretation, and duo interpretation. SpeechGeek’s interp scripts are written by winning authors who know what it takes to make final rounds at all levels of competition.

This special issues covers the script request that we receive most often: duos for two female competitors. This mix of humorous and dramatic scripts is sure to wow audiences.

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A Brief Primer on the Female of the Species by Julia Neva

Duo Interpretation

A professor and her graduate student walk the audience through the high and low moments in the history of the female of the human species.  Marvel at the first time in history when a man stole a woman’s great idea.  See Joan of Arc outwit the French military leadership…and get burned at the stake!  Finally, follow the Suffragettes as they fight for equality among genders—a fight that remains ongoing today.  Neva’s blend of outright humor and commentary will provide students with a wide-ranging performance that is sure to please audiences.

Lessons in Throwing Your Voice by Julia Neva

Duo Interpretation

Emily is surrounded by dummies.  Emily’s pregnant mother can’t seem to get it through her head that Emily isn’t coping well with their new situation.  Count Dork-ula, her mother’s new boyfriend, is as nerdy and absent-minded as they come.  A kind gesture goes awry when Emily is given a ventriloquist’s doll as a gift.  Sassy Sally is more than a hunk of wood.  The fake doll keeps it real with Emily about her mom’s divorce, her new sibling that’s on the way, and the other gripes at the front of her mind.  This duo brings tremendous potential for a tech-stravaganza for two talented performers!

Swerve by Amanda Thompson

Duo Interpretation

Callie lost her boyfriend of three years in an automobile accident.  Though she pretends all is well, her friends and family are worried that all is not as it seems.  Emma, her best friend, is charged with the task of getting Callie to talk about the traumatic experience.  Thompson serves a drama of trust and friends, of moving on when there’s no other choice.

Thirty-Six Minutes by Jesse Gall

Duo Interpretation

When their mother must finally move into an assisted care facility, two sisters sort through the remnants of their mother’s possessions.  What remains is more than simple possessions.  Tremendous resentment over life choices—the decision to stay or go—forces Kate and Deb to confront the decisions they have to make and those that were made long ago.

The New Girl by Julia Neva

Duo Interpretation

Kimmy Kilgore was one of the country’s top young TV celebrities. After the cancellation of her show, she suffered a fate worse than death: being sent to public school. On her first day as “the new girl” she meets Sarah, who is also new to the school. Though they come from different worlds, the two girls help each other realize that no matter how great our differences are, the commonalities we share mean we are never alone.

Quality forensics performance material is often difficult to find. SpeechGeek provides high school coaches and competitors with scripts that are not only challenging, but also of strong literary merit. Each issue of SpeechGeek contains five scripts in a variety of events: prose interpretation, poetry interpretation, humorous interpretation, dramatic interpretation, and duo interpretation. SpeechGeek’s interp scripts are written by winning authors who know what it takes to make final rounds at all levels of competition.

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The Only Way I Know How by Sean Copelan

Dramatic Interpretation

Amanda a single mother doing the best she can. She is a rising professional who finds looking for love difficult due to her responsibilities with work and with her disabled son, Clay.  A her blind date unfolds, she must balance the awkwardness of Clay’s presence while trying to make a good first impression.  This championship DI is ready for an excellence female competitor.
The Rules of the House by Ryan Harbinger

Dramatic Interpretation

Harbinger’s drama reflects upon the life of John, an African-American former butler now in his eighties.  Decades earlier, John and Evelyn, the lady of the house, became close in the constant absence of her husband.  As friendship became something more, the clash of class and culture became apparent.  John questions if love is worth fighting for?  When the fight begins, however, what are the inevitable consequences?

Attempts at Being a Savior by Rachel Wiggington

Prose Interpretation

Bottled up emotions only lead to explosions, explains the narrator of Wiggington’s short story.  The narrator of the story realizes that sooner or later, you have to grow up.  That often comes with “pulling up” or taking those inevitable steps that move oneself from the current phase of life to the next.  When her sister needs her the most, she pulls enough for both of them despite being pushed away.

Things Forgotten by Rachel Wiggington

Duo Interpretation (Female/Male)

Rebecca suspects her daughter may be a victim of sexual abuse at the hands of her husband.  Everyone else says her fears are irrational.  She turns to therapy to keep from coming apart.  Over the course of her conversations, we find that Rebecca was abused as a child by her brother and is projecting those fears at her husband.  This complex and gripping story is sure to challenge performers.

The Prodigy by Richard Shelton

Prose Interpretation

The protagonist of Shelton’s short story is the one of the most famous people on the internet. With a bone disorder limiting his abilities to act like a normal kid, he begins to play the cello. His stellar ability to craft and share music has drawn attention from far and wide. When the music stops, he must find a new rhythm to guide his life.

Quality forensics performance material is often difficult to find. SpeechGeek provides high school coaches and competitors with scripts that are not only challenging, but also of strong literary merit. Each issue of SpeechGeek contains five scripts in a variety of events: prose interpretation, poetry interpretation, humorous interpretation, dramatic interpretation, and duo interpretation. SpeechGeek’s interp scripts are written by winning authors who know what it takes to make final rounds at all levels of competition.

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My Brother and I by Leanna Schwarch

Dramatic Interpretation

Twins share more than just parents. There is a deeper, special connection that binds them together. Schwarch’s play follows the story of a brother and sister who, even in times of sickness and loss, maintain a special connection.

Skyrockets by J. D. Taylor

Dramatic Interpretation

In a world where all of your classmates parents are rocket scientists, it can be hard when your dad just plays one on TV. Taylor’s story follows the story of a young man who, upon losing his father in an accident, does everything in his power to fulfill a special last request.

Star Child by Natalie Pronk

Dramatic Interpretation

“Stars shine and give off light and it takes all that time to get to us,” so notes Andi, the autistic protagonist of Pronk’s short play. Starlight—even over thousands of years—does not change. In the same way, Andi shares that even if they did, no one can tell by looking at them. You can’t tell by looking at her, but she’s changed. On the inside.

The Maids of Bovery Inn by Rodrigo Garcia

Duo Interpretation (Female/Female)

Few envy the life of a maid. They clean up other people’s messes other people make while trying to keep everything tidy in their own world. In Garcia’s short play, two immigrant maids share their frustrations of living behind the scenes, the messes they can’t sweep away, and what it is like being a outside trying to make a better life.

Confessions of a Preteen Sidekick by Deanna Markstrom

Humorous Interpretation

Elastic Lad has it all. He has super stretchy super powers that have earned him the job of Super Awesome Guy’s sidekick. The only problem is that life as a tween tends to get in the way of superheroics. His mom asks questions. His dad needs him on time for dinner. Don’t even get him started on homework. This delightful short play explores the reasons superheroes maintain a secret identity. It’s not why you think.

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Quality forensics performance material is often difficult to find. SpeechGeek provides high school coaches and competitors with scripts that are not only challenging, but also of strong literary merit. Each issue of SpeechGeek contains five scripts in a variety of events: prose interpretation, poetry interpretation, humorous interpretation, dramatic interpretation, and duo interpretation. SpeechGeek’s interp scripts are written by winning authors who know what it takes to make final rounds at all levels of competition.

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Second Opinion by Steven Guthrie

Prose Interpretation

Most people find doctor’s offices to be the most uncomfortable place on Earth. Conversely, Mr. Ellison is quite at home among the sterile white walls and outdated copies of Redbook magazine. Guthrie’s short prose looks at why folks visit the doctor and why they keep coming back, even if there’s nothing wrong.

My Week as the Other by Isabelle Owens

Prose Interpretation

Owens’ experimental work of fiction takes the form of a parent’s angry letter to her son’s high school principal. In the letter, she expresses her frustration over a classroom experiment in which her son must attempt to learn “what it is like to be a woman.” As she writes, “I just happen to believe that some things in this world are challenging enough without having a grade assigned to them.”

The Prodigy by Richard Shelton

Prose Interpretation

The protagonist of Shelton’s short story is the one of the most famous people on the internet. With a bone disorder limiting his abilities to act like a normal kid, he begins to play the cello. His stellar ability to craft and share music has drawn attention from far and wide. When the music stops, he must find a new rhythm to guide his life.

Poetry Interpretation Program Builder: Male Pregnancy by Jonathon Harper

This pair of poems from new author Jonathon Harper explores pregnancy from the perspective of the male. The choices that men can and cannot make in the process come to life through word and wit.

Poetry Interpretation Program Builder: Redefining Romance by Sarah Carpenter

For years, men held the cards when it came to expressing and pursuing love. Now it’s time for the ladies to rightfully reclaim the relationship reigns.

Preview SpeechGeek Season Six: Nationals 2009

This special issue of performance material covers the script request that we receive most often from both coaches and competitors: duos for two female students. This mix of humorous and dramatic scripts is sure to wow audiences.  Get a jump start on the next season with this issue.  Your ladies will thank you.

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Force of Habit by Julia Neva

Duo Interpretation

Sister Mary Mercy loves the Lord and is tough on crime. When a group of teenage girls go missing, this butt-kicking nun and her trusty side-kick get to the bottom of the case in this hilarious duo. What secrets lie within the mysterious “MTV Real Girl House”? How many miles per gallon does the Honda Prayus get? What are these blogs that are so popular among tweens? All these questions and more will be answered by a heroine who doesn’t turn the other cheek!

Digging Too Deep by Doug McConnaha

Duo Interpretation

Cathy has been waiting for years to confront the person she believes is responsible for the death of her mother. Now a college student, she enrolls in the class of a psychology professor who was unable to provide her mother with psychological treatment. Will she get her revenge, or is this meeting part of a bigger plan? This duo with a surprise ending shows two strong female characters in a battle of wits for control. Letters from Home by Christine Howard

Duo Interpretation

Christine and Melissa both have loved one away at war. Christine’s brother Mike was recently killed during an attack. She quickly becomes friends with Melissa, who provides moral support. Joy and loss is combined as Melissa learns she and her husband have a baby on the war. This stirring selection reflects on the cost of war, the ties that bind, and that life and love can spring from loss.

Nightmares by Doug McConnaha

Duo Interpretation

An innocent sleepover turns into a nightmare in this unique duo. Two teenage girls begin what should be an ordinary Saturday evening. The situation quickly changes as they find themselves in peril. Is it just their imagination, or is this terror real?

Metamorph by Julia Neva

Duo Interpretation

Elizabeth is just like every other teenager, except for the fact that her mother is running for the office of Governor. When she becomes pregnant, her personal drama becomes a public spectacle. Neva’s drama focuses on growth, family, and the cost of secrets we try to keep.

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