Duo/Duet Acting

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Duo/Duet Acting

• Anything you can do we can do better!

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The Event

• A pair of actors memorize and perform literature.
• The portrayal of two or more characters in a
  particular setting or situation.
• May be humorous or dramatic.

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The Rules

• Script must be completely memorized.
• Time limit
• Duet Acting 12 minutes, introduction included
• Duo Interp 10 minutes, introduction included

• Piece must be published, printed
• Props/Costumes
• Duet 2 chairs only, no costumes
• Duo Acting No props, no costumes

• Eye Contact
• Duet Acting Natural eye contact
• Duo Acting Off stage focus only

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The Preparation

• Read and select your piece.
• Analyze the selection
• Cut and block the piece
• Time your piece
• Memorize
• Prepare introduction
• Time your piece
• Practice