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PERFORMING ARTS SYLLABUS 2021-DRAMA
2021 DRAMA & Theatre Arts
(HANDBOOK)
JCDC DRAMA and THEATRE Arts UNIT 2021PERFORMING ARTS SYLLABUS 2021-DRAMA DRAMA The JAMAICA Drama Competition and Programme is an integral part of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission's Festival of the Arts. This competition helps participants to use drama as a medium for expression and for personal and community development, whether through didactic forms, classic or modern theatre or by engaging entertainment. ELIGIBILITY The Competition is open to all individuals’, drama societies, amateur and community groups and educational institutions in Jamaica. Amateur refers to actors’ participants who do not normally perform for pay. Directors must verify the ages of the performers and obey the class requirements to avoid disqualification. THE COMPETITION DRAMA 1: Indicates non-published scripts/original works/new works never before exposed to the public. DRAMA 2: Indicates a play, previously staged, published in print or produced on stage, radio, film or established script/used script. Please indicate if an entry is Drama 1 or Drama 2 CATEGORIES 1. One Man/ Woman Production (Comedy) 5 to 8 MINUTES Maximum 2. One Man/ Woman Production (Tragedy) 5 to 8 MINUTES Maximum 3. One Man/Woman (A) SHORT PLAY 3 to 6 MINUTES Maximum 4. One Man/Woman (B) SHORT PLAY 7 to 13 MINUTES Maximum. 5. Improvisation 3 to 5 MINUTES Maximum (scheduled and streamed live for assessment) 6. Experimental Solo Video Performance 1 to 3 MINUTES maximum. JCDC DRAMA and THEATRE Arts UNIT 2021
PERFORMING ARTS SYLLABUS 2021-DRAMA
CLASSIFICATION
Juniors: To include preparatory, primary, all-age schools and other
4 to 12 years children’s groups, junior children theatre companies, and
old community groups.
Intermediates: - To include high school, technical high school and youth and
13 to 15 years community groups.
old
Seniors: -To include 5th and 6th formers, youth and community groups.
16 to19 years
old
Adults: To include amateur adult community group, tertiary institution
20 years old (College/University), churches and offices.
and over-
ADJUDICATION
CRITERIA Parish Finals Nationals
D1 D2 D1 D2
ACTING 35 35 12 15
DIRECTING 25 30 13 18
DESIGN 15 25 10 12
TECHNICAL 10 10 5 5
MANAGEMENT
SCRIPT 15 - 10 -
TOTAL 100 100 50 50
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AWARD SCHEME FOR PARISH FINALS
DRAMA 1 MERIT BRONZE SILVER GOLD
ACTING 22.75-24.84 24.85-28.34 28.35-31.84 31.85-35
DIRECTING 16.25-17.74 17.75-20.24 20.25-22.74 22.75-25
DESIGN 9.74-10.64 10.65-12.14 12.15-13.64 13.65-15
TECHNICAL 6.50-7.09 7.10-8.09 8.10-9.09 9.10-10
MANAGEMENT
SCRIPT 9.75-10.64 10.65-12.14 12.15-13.64 13.65-15
DRAMA 2 MERIT BRONZE SILVER GOLD
ACTING 24.84-22.75 24.85-28.34 28.35-31.84 31.85-35
DIRECTING 19.50-21.29 21.30-24.29 24.30-27.29 27.30-30
DESIGN 16.25-17.74 17.75-20.24 20.25-22.74 22.75-25
TECHNICAL 6.50-7.09 7.10-8.09 8.10-9.09 9.10-10
MANAGEMENT
NATIONAL AWARDS
CLASS Best Junior Play, Best Intermediate play, Best Senior Play, Best Adult
Play
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CATEGORY Best One Man Production (Comedy), Best One Woman Production
(Comedy), Best One Man Production (Tragedy) ,Best One Woman
Production (Tragedy), Best One Man Production (A) Short Play, Best
One Woman Production (A) Short Play, Best One Man Production (B)
Short Play, Best One Woman Production (B) Short Play, Best
Improvisation (Male), Best Improvisation (Female),Best
Experimental Solo Video Performance (Male) , Best Experimental
Solo Video Performance (Female)
ACTOR Best Junior Actor, Best Intermediate Actor, Best Senior Actor, Best
Adult Actor
ACTRESS Best Junior Actress, Best Intermediate Actress, Best Senior Actress,
Best adult Actress
Overall Best Costume Overall, Best Design Overall, Best Script Overall,
Awards Ranny Williams Award- Best Actor Overall, Louise Bennett Award-
Best Actress Overall, Best Dramatic Production Overall
RULES AND GUIDELINES
1. All participants will be allowed to enter all categories once and to record their
theatrical presentation (excepting Improvisation) at least five feet (5’) from the
performance area or far enough to see the environment so all setting, scenery and
props are visible in the recording.
2. The recording should be done in LANSCAPE mode/format, and a full view of the
performance space/setting should be seen. The maximum size for the video is 120MB
and participants may use a lower resolution to for upload.
3. Name,class and category of performer should be stated in the video or pinned as
text in the recording.
4. For efficient dramatic presentation, each individual performer should ensure that:
a. Vocal audibility is maintained.
JCDC DRAMA and THEATRE Arts UNIT 2021PERFORMING ARTS SYLLABUS 2021-DRAMA
b. Lighting and visibility of performer and space is important. Use natural lighting
if possible (recommended).
c. The character should be costumed appropriately.
d. Set/Scenery is important to design. Whatever is seen in the background would be
assessed as setting. Ensure that background is neutral or be deliberate with the setting
and props.
e. Ensure that there is variety in tones and emotions
5. All transitions being done in the One Man/Woman Production be done fully on
camera. (with the exemption of Experimental solo video performance) No editing
should be done to the video regarding transitions by the actor into different
characters.
CATEGORIES WITH EXPLANATORY NOTES
CATEGORY DESCRIPTION LENGTH OF
PERFORMANCE
1. One Man/ Woman Production A light, amusing play 5 to 8 MINUTES
(Comedy) usually based on maximum
everyday situations.
Humorous
incidents often with a
happy ending. A
comical One
Man/Woman
Production for
Junior and
Intermediate Class
must include Two (2)
or more Characters
and for Senior Class
and Adult must
include Three(3) or
more Characters.
JCDC DRAMA and THEATRE Arts UNIT 2021PERFORMING ARTS SYLLABUS 2021-DRAMA
2. One Man/ Woman Production A tragic tale, of 5 to 8
(Tragedy) serious character with MINUTES maximum
fatal or sad
conclusion, featuring
the down fall of the
protagonist. A Tragic
One Man/Woman
Production for
Junior and
Intermediate Class
must include Two (2)
or more Characters
and for Senior and
Adult Class must
include Three(3) or
more Characters.
3. One Man/Woman Production (A) A solo performance, 3 to 6 MINUTES
Short Play features a single maximum
person telling a story
for an audience,
typically for the
purpose of
entertainment. This
presentation must
include at least Two 2
distinct characters.
4. One Man/Woman Production (B) A solo performance, 7 to 13 MINUTES
Short Play features a single maximum.
person telling a story
for an audience,
typically for the
JCDC DRAMA and THEATRE Arts UNIT 2021PERFORMING ARTS SYLLABUS 2021-DRAMA
purpose of
entertainment. This
presentation must
include at least Two 2
distinct characters.
5. Improvisation(scheduled and Performers are asked 3 to 5 MINUTES
streamed live for assessment) Done to be costumed in maximum
only by live streaming with the neutral colours( black,
participants and adjudicators. dark blue, grey)
Current themes and
Upload a video online saying you are proverbs will be used
interested in entering Improvisation. as stimuli and given
to participants live
and then processed for
3 to 5 minutes, then
present/perform.
6. Experimental Solo Video An unconventional, 1 to 3 MINUTES
Performance* 2021 non-traditional, neo maximum.
solo dramatic
Create a solo Video Performance performance which
exploring at least 3 different explores emerging
characters (Costumes and Physical) video editing
from one of the following themes: applications to evoke
human emotion
Growing up Jamaican through its innovation.
Reasons why Jamaicans are late Including the use of
for social media video
work/school/meeting/appointme applications(tik
nt. tok,IG, etc),
Jamaica Then &Now multimedia
What do Jamaican Children do techniques, ,
at lunchtime? video,graphics.
Things Jamaican Grandparents
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say or do.
Editing allowed for this category
only.
DEFINITIONS AND TERMS
Acting- The art of interpreting and representing a character on a stage by means of
movement, gesture, intonation and use of objects. (Characterization - movement,
imagination, voice/audio/speech, physicalization and teamwork.) How believable is
the character?
Directing- This is the art of coordinating and controlling all elements in the staging of
a play. Interpretation, style, use of: space, action, sound, voice, technical application
and use of objects.
Design- The aesthetic composition of the dramatic presentation- Blocking, setting,
sound/music, costume and props as per actor’s/director’s concept.
Technical Management: The art of planning and controlling the aesthetic
composition of theatrical processes to
include lights, sound, audio-visual and such technical applications to ensure that they
move smoothly/seamlessly at
the required level. (lights, sound, audio visual and any technical applications) as per
directors concept.
Script- The written text of the play. (idea, theme, story, structure, plot, characters,
dialogue and suitability to cast)
(Also to include any given traditional format and the Improvised Scene where the
script is implied in its performance)
Note that for all categories there should be no profanity, lewd, crass or raunchy
content as the commission only promotes content that is family friendly or fit for
airplay.
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POINTS TO REMEMBER
Individuals may enter One Man/ Woman plays or dramatic monologues of any
type/genre created by them or selected from other sources
(Published or Established Plays existing in the Jamaican, Caribbean and World
Repertoire) and should feel free to present material that introduce new forms,
styles and concepts.
Avoid one-note One Man/Woman Productions that are only consistent with one
emotion; create or perform presentations that include interesting transitions of
character and situations.
Vary emotions in presentation, ensure there is an arc in the storyline.
The audience gets bored fast so ensure that there is an element of surprise and
keep them on the edge of their seats.
Start and end strong.
Individuals are encouraged to explore Jamaican and Caribbean concerns
whether historic or contemporary. This will help in the perseverance of our
performance culture and identity.
Individuals are advised to choose plays of good quality and expression required
by the specific category’s explanation.
Enjoy the performance
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