What is forensics?
To put it simply, forensics is competitive speech and debate. Needless to say, if you’re not a Speech Geek, then you’re first guess was something related to the tv show C.S.I. That’s okay, because if I had a nickel for every time someone asked me if forensics has something to do with dead bodies, let’s just say I’d have a lot of nickels.
To give you a more textbook example of the forensic world, Don Faules, Richard Rieke, and Jach Rhodes book Directing Forensics describes the activity:
Forensics is an educational activity primarily concerned with using an argumentative perspective in examining problems and communicating with people…Forensics activities, including debate and individual events (public address and oral interpretation of literature) , are laboratories for helping students to understand and communicate various forms of arguments more effectively in a variety of contexts with a variety of audiences.
Are your scripts legal for performance in state leagues, NFL, and CFL?
SpeechGeek is published under the International Serial Standard Number 1545-9209, thus considered “published” by the National Forensic League, Catholic Forensic League, and state organizations. Any questions concerning the company can be sent to the publisher.
Are your scripts downloadable?
SpeechGeek is proud to offer digital download and email subscriptions for interp scripts and coaching resources. Download only files are priced lower thanks to the elimination of production costs and processing. Printed orders include the downloadable version of files at no extra cost.
How do I download products?
Visit the order confirmation page, which is accessible by a link included in the email receipt for your order. Enter the email address associated with your purchase in the field at the bottom of the screen. Upon clicking the “Apply” button, an orange “Download” box will appear in the menu on the right side of the screen. Your files will be accessible by this button.
What forms of payment do you accept?
For online orders, we accept credit card payment via PayPal. Customers wishing to pay for purchases via check or school purchase order, should use our printable order form.
How long does it take for an order to arrive?
Orders are typically processed within two weeks. All SpeechGeek orders are mailed via USPS with options for Parcel/First Class, Priority Mail, and Express Mail. Express Orders are sent as soon as possible.
What if I just want one script?
At this time, scripts are only available as part of the issue in which they appear. SpeechGeek is committed to providing the lowest possible prices on interp scripts for budget-minded coaches and competitors. Scripts ordered as part of our “Complete Geek” package cost less than two dollars each.
Are the judges ready?
Just…one…more…minute.
Do you accept submissions for publication?
SpeechGeek is always on the lookout for fresh scripts from young and old, new and experienced authors. SpeechGeek publishes prose interpretation, poetry interpretation, duo interpretation, dramatic interpretation, and humorous interpretation scripts. Please keep the standard ten minute time limits in mind when editing your work.
Individuals interested in submitting a script for publication should send an email to thegeek@speechgeek.com. Please include either a .rtf or .doc version of the script in your message. Our editorial board reviews scripts on a rotating basis. Authors are typically notified within a month of submission regarding their status. Authors are compensated for their work.
I’ve got a great idea for a button/shirt. You wanna hear it?
Sure. We’re always on the lookout for clever slogans and images for our t-shirts and buttons. Not only will you receive some free merch if we use your idea, we’ll also give you $25.
I’m double entered. May I please go to my next round?
Of course you may. Best of luck.
