COMARTS FESTIVAL OF TALENTS

EVENT : ONE – ACT, ONE – SCENE, MELODDRAMA

Mechanics
1. Each team shall consist of three (3) performers (male or female)
2. The contestants shall present an original melodrama or an adaptation of a written
dramatic presentation.
3. Conversation must focus on natural disaster situation.
4. Costumes and props are permissible.
5. No recorded speaking, singing or sound effects is permitted.
6. Performance time, 3-5 minutes.
7. The criteria for judging:

Characterization 30%
( gestures, facial expressions, movement,
variety of dramatic skills displayed )
Mastery 30%
(Interaction of characters)
Costumes, Effective use of props 20%
Script 20%
(worthwhile message)
TOTAL 100%
EVENT : VOICE ACTING

Mechanics :

1. From one of the scenes of the Phil. Television Series “ Pangako Sa’yo”
2. Participants must create their own script from the TV Series.
3. Performance time, 3-5 minutes.
4. Criteria for judging:

Voice Acting Values 25%

(voice projection, pronunciation, accent, intonation)
Comprehensibility and Expressiveness 25%
(timing)
Performance Creativity and Entertainment 25%
(Entertaining use of language, effort and enthusiasm)
Accuracy, Flexibility and Fluency 25%
( Imitate the voices of the characters,
ability to recognize the character’s pitch and tone )
TOTAL 100%
JAZZ CHANTS

Mechanics

1. Composed of 15 performers ( including the performers and instrumentalist)

2. Each Cluster must submit their warm – up piece topic “ Public Awareness on
Climate Change “ in Tribal dialect/ Mother Tongue the original piece which will focus
on the Promotion of the K to 12 Basic Education. The competition piece is entitled “
I’m Sorry, But…”

I’m Sorry, But..

I’m sorry, but you’ve got to do batter than this.
I’m doing the best I can.
I’m sorry but you’ve got to walk faster than this
I’m walking as fast as I can.
I’m sorry but you’ve got to work harder than this.
I’m working as hard as I can.
It’s not good enough
It’s not good enough
It’s not good enough
It’s not good enough
I’m doing my best.
Try a little harder.
I’m doing my best.
Try a little harder.
I’m doing my best.
Try a little harder.
I can’t, I can’t.
Don’t say can’t.
I won’t, I won’t but I’m doing my best.
Do a little better.
I’m doing my best.
Try a little harder.
I’ll try, I’ll try.
Try a little harder.
I’ll try, I’ll try.
2. The winner will be chosen as:
 Best in jazz chanting using the Tribal dialect/s/ Mother Tongue
 Best in Competition Piece (I’m Sorry, But…)
 Best in Original Composition (Promotion of the K to 12 Basic Education
Program)
 Best in Choreography
  Best in Costume
 Over – all Champion
3. The three (3) pieces shall be delivered in 7 minutes only.
4. The decision of the Board of Judges is final and irrevocable.
5. Criteria for judging:

15%Warm – up Piece ( Tribal Dialect / Mother Tongue)

Mastery 40%
Delivery 40%
Gait/Delivery 10%
Stage Presence 10%
TOTAL 100%

Competition Piece ( I’m Sorry, But..”)

Mastery 40%
Delivery (Articulation, Pronunciation, Enunciation) 40%
Stage Presence and Voice Variation 20%
TOTAL 100%

Original Jazz Chant Piece (Promotion of K to 12 Basic Education Program)

Originality 40%
Theme/Focus
 Content 15%
 Mastery 15%
Creative Delivery 20%
Over – all Impact 10%
TOTAL 100%
READER’S THEATER/READING INTERPRETATION

Mechanics:

1. There will be a minimum of thirteen (13) participants but not to exceed fifteen.
2. Free choice of reading piece.
3. Mechanical or instrumental sound effects are not allowed. However, vocally
emitted noise and sound effects created by the performers are permissible.
4. 5-7 minutes of delivery inclusive of entrance and exit.

Criteria:

Reading Piece 20%

Delivery/Interpretation 30%
Voice 30%
Appropriateness of Attire 10%
Sound Effects 10%
TOTAL 100%

READ AND TELL A STORY

Mechanics

1. Contestants are bona fide high school students from the public schools.
2. One contestant per cluster.
3. Language to be used is English.
4. The participants will be given a story to be read in one (1) hour.
5. Delivery time is 3 -5 minutes.
6. Contestants are judged according to their ability to recall and retell the story read.
7. The winners will be chosen by the panel of judges during the contest proper based
on the following criteria.

Story Content 30%

(Accuracy of recalled events, organization of events/ideas
including making inferences from texts and accurate outlining
of the sequence of events as they happened in the story)
Mechanics 30%
(includes voice projection and expression, audience
impact and level of confidence)
Voice and Articulation 30%
Stage Presence 10%
TOTAL 100%
8. The decision of the board of judges is final and irrevocable.
THE ART OF SMART TALKING

Mechanics:

1. Contestants are bona fide high school students from the public schools.
2. One contestant per cluster.
3. Language to be used is English.
4. Smart Talker
5. To speak on ideas based on question asked on the spot
6. Preparation time is 3 minutes.
7. Delivery time: 2-3 minutes
8. The winners will be chosen by the panel of judges during the contest proper based
on the following criteria:

Wit and Intelligence 30%

Organization/Relevance of the Ideas/topic shared 30%
Articulation/Diction 20%
Stage Presence 10%
Appropriateness of Attire 10%
TOTAL 100%
9. The decision of the board of judges is final and irrevocable.

SING AND DANCE IN THEATER

( ETHNIC AND CONTEMPORARY)

1. Live song ( Human song).

2. Open Musical Instruments
3. Performance time : 3-5 minutes
4. 5-8 performers
5. Light Props are allowed.
6. Criteria :

Voice Quality 15%

Timing 15%
Voice Blending 15%
Creative Dance Movement and Grace 30%
Costume and Props 10%
Gen. Impact of the Theater Arts 15%
TOTAL 100%