Interpretations

Interpretation events are where performers get to develop and hone their acting skills. While some events are akin to short plays, others are along the lines of a monologue or literature reading. In all cases, the events are designed to allow the speaker(s) to bring their own interpretation of a piece (or pieces) of literature to bear.

Interpretations help students to:

• understand literature from the author’s perspective,

• develop their own take on a piece of literature,

• draw the audience into the scene, without props or costumes,

• develop their sense of comedic/dramatic timing,

• evoke emotion from the audience, and

• communicate truths using performance of literature as the medium.

The various types of interpretations include:

• Humorous Interpretation
• Dramatic Interpretation
• Duo Interpretation
• Thematic Interpretation
• Prose
• Poetry
• Storytelling