WHAT TO PREPARE
In a Duet Acting performance, 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. Thespians must also adhere to the following:
- A duet is defined by the International Thespian Excellence Awards as a performance for two (2) players.
- All rules listed in the Senior Thespian General Rules apply.
- Review the Rights & Licensing page to ensure that the chosen material is eligible to be performed for Thespys adjudication. All material should be presented as if within the context of a full production.
In the Duet Acting category, four (4) 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). Thespians may not stand on a table. Thespians should take this into consideration when rehearsing their entry in case adjustments to blocking are needed in the adjudication room.