WHAT TO PREPARE
In an Ensemble Acting performance, Junior Thespians should prepare a non-musical scene from a published work written for the theatre (play or musical) that does not exceed five (5) minutes in length. Junior Thespians must also adhere to the following:
- A group scene is defined as a performance for three to eight (3-8) players. In each case, every participant must be actively involved in the scene chosen for performance.
- Materials must be drawn from published plays written for the theatre and found here on the approved Thespy site.
- All rules in the Junior Thespian General Rules apply.
MATERIALS
- In the Ensemble Acting category, up to sixteen (16) chairs and one (1) table may be safely used during the performance. Sitting on, laying across, and/or standing upon a chair is usually acceptable so long as safety is the priority (i.e., if a chair has wheels, it would not be considered safe to stand upon). Junior Thespians may not stand on a table. Junior Thespians should take this into consideration when rehearsing their entry in case adjustments to blocking are needed in the adjudication room.