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Duo InterpTwo competitors team up to deliver a performance of a published play or story. Using off-stage focus, competitors convey emotion and environment through a variety of performance techniques focusing on the relationships and interactions between the characters.
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Official Rules |
Duo. The event everyone wants to do with a best friend. In truth, while the appeal of duo might be performing with a friend, this approach may not be best. Duo is about balance. Partners need to compliment one another stylistically, have a similar skill set and work ethic. Chemistry is an important element of duo, but chemistry outside of a practice/performance setting does not always translate to chemistry when practicing or performing at a tournament.
Duo is an event that can be dramatic, comedic, or a combination of the two. Duo is one of the most unique forms of performance. The main objective is to maintain a sense of balance between performers that focuses on the relationship(s) between the characters they create. An offstage focus is required. Partners cannot physically touch. No props or costumes. The literature must be published in print. (This means you have to be able to purchase a copy) Literature can come from novels, scripts, short stories. 10 minute time limit with a 30 second grace period. Introduction must be used to address the argument behind the piece, set necessary back story, and provide title and author. The performance is delivered from memory. |