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639: Impromptu Speech (13 & 14 Years)

Mon 21 Jul 2025, 7.00pm
Solo Event
Event Age
5 to 14 years (only entrants who are between 5 and 14 years old as of 31 December 2025 can take part in this event)
Total Performance Time
3 minutes
Fees
Entry Fee: $54.00 (until 7 Jul, 7.00pm)
Venue
Chippen Street Theatre

Entry Information

Speech on a topic provided on the day of the event. Preparation time 2 minutes and speaking time up to 3 minutes.

Adjudicator

Deborah Galanos

Area of Specialty:
Speech & Drama, Acting, Voice

Alumni:
1973-1986

Deborah Galanos graduated from NIDA with a Bachelor of Dramatic Arts (BDA) and attained her Associate and Licentiate diplomas (ATCL & LTCL) in Speech & Drama from Trinity College, London. She continues to teach, mentor, and direct many adults and students, and works regularly with playwrights on script developments. Throughout her acting career, Deborah has performed in and toured with countless productions all over Australia and has also worked extensively in film and television. This year Deborah featured in the critically acclaimed Timon Of Athens, and Romeo & Juliet, both sell-out shows for Sport For Jove theatre company.

Important Notes

A topic, provided by the adjudicator, will be given to each entrant in a preparation area. Entrants are not allowed to take material of any kind into this area, including mobile phones or other electronic devices. Paper and pen will be provided for notes.

Conditions

If insufficient entries in either Events 356 or 359 these will combine. Please refer to the Speech & Drama Rules & Conditions of Entry. Your entry is accepted under these conditions.

Prizes

Winner: $150 & Medal 2nd: $100 & Medal 3rd: $50 & Medal