Thank you so much for volunteering to judge at the Last Act of Valor! Your time and presence with us is abundantly appreciated! Below you will find information regarding our event, scheduling, and location.
Schedule
Please arrive 40 minutes prior to the start time of the round that you would like to judge as listed here. This will ensure that you will have time to get settled and receive training before the round! The total time commitment is approx. 2-3 hours depending on the event.
Location
Thursday, April 25th
3575 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027
Friday & Saturday, April 26th - 27th
3175 Harding St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Events
Interpretation
Dramatic Interpretation
In DI, the competitor, using a play, short story, or other published work, performs a selection with a spotlight on character development and depth which captivates and moves the audience.
Duo Interpretation
In Duo, two competitors create an original rendition of a story from one or more selection(s) of literature which captivates and moves the audience.
Humorous Interpretation
In HI, the competitors tell relatable stories using humor as a device to connect with the audience from a single published work. Stand-up comedy, or telling a series of jokes without a corresponding plot, is not Humorous Interpretation.
Open Interpretation
In OI, selections may be in the whole range from dramatic to humorous genres, including narrative storytelling, single voice monologues, thematic compilations, or self-written pieces.
Limited Prep
Apologetics
In Apologetics, the competitor is given four minutes to prepare a persuasive and reasoned speech that defends a tenet of the Christian faith and explains why that principle matters.
Extemporaneous
In Extemp, the competitor answers a given question based on recent events in the news. The competitor researches national and international current events and may create reference files of newsworthy information. Extemporaneous speech should be regarded as a demonstration of personal knowledge on the topic, as well as an original synthesis of numerous sources.
Impromptu
In Impromptu, the competitor is given two minutes to prepare a speech on a randomly drawn prompt. The goal is to develop a winsome, polished speaker who can present an original, spontaneously prepared speech.
Mars Hill
In MHI, the competitor uses books, movies, and other genres to discuss the appeal and impact of the theme(s) within the topic, holding them up in light of Christian truth found in the Bible. This event is intended for competitors 14 and older or with the consent of the parents due to mature themes in some topics.
Platforms
Expository
An Expos is a prepared speech written by the competitor which explains and illustrates a topic through both words and visuals (e.g. illustrated boards, physical props, digital and electronic presentations, or any combination).
Original Oratory
An OO is a prepared speech, written by the competitor, on a topic of the competitor’s choice. The purpose of this informative speech is to explain, describe, or expose the topic.
Persuasive
A Persuasive is a prepared speech, written by the competitor, which advocates a specific position or course of action.
Wildcard
Interp in a Box
The Interp in a Box is an original rendition by the competitor of a relatable story from a single published work of literature with a focus on plot and character development which captivates and moves the audience, using props to emphasize the interpretation. The presentation may range from dramatic to humorous genres.