WHAT TO PREPARE
In a Group 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 group scene is defined as a performance for three to sixteen (3-16) players. In each case, every participant must be actively involved in the scene chosen for performance.
- 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.
- In the Group 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). 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.