NEBRASKA SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION

COMMITTTEE ON SPEECH AND PLAY PRODUCTION

Minutes of June 1, 2011 Meeting

The Committee on Speech and Play Production met on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at 8:00 a.m. at the NSAA Office. Debra Velder, Associate Director of the NSAA, chaired the meeting. The mission of the committee was to develop the 2011-12 Speech and Play Production judge’s exam, review the Judge’s Manual, and discuss possible changes in Class A speech sections at State Speech; selection criteria for judges for district and state speech and play production; a tie-breaking procedure when determining the finalist at state speech; and NET coverage of speech and play production.

Committee members present were Patsy Koch-Johns, Lincoln High School; Matt Davis, Lincoln East High School; Matt Heimes, Lincoln Southwest High School; Mel Shoemaker, Kearney High School; Cathy English, Aurora High School; Taryn Ratzlaff, Auburn High School; A.J. Johnson, Hartington High School; Candice Cain, Burwell High School; Gayle Smith, Alma High School; and Kathy Larson, Potter-Dix High School. Ex-officio members included NSAA staff members Debra Velder and Cindy Callaway.

The committee formulated questions for the 2011-12 Speech and Play Production judge’s exam. The committee spent a considerable amount of time on the use of electronic devices (i.e. Kindle, Ipad) as a manuscript in events, specifically Persuasive Speaking. It was the committee’s interpretation that at this point, until future study, the manuscript, if requested, would need to be in paper form. Judges will be instructed to address the audience prior to each round to turn off all electronic devices, including their own. In compliance with the Duet Acting rules, using more than 2 chairs and a table will result in a disqualification.

With no further business, the committee adjourned at 3:51 p.m.

Debra Velder, Associate Director