Humorous Interpretation (often shortened to "Humorous Interp", "HI", or simply "Humor") is an event in competitive high school forensics leagues such as the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association and the National Forensic League. It consists of a piece from any published work, edited to fit within a 10 minute span with a 30 second grace period (it cannot be under 7 minutes or above 10:30). It is judged based upon how the person portrays his or her characters and whether the piece is humorous. Ideally proper portrayal of characters should achieve a comedic effect to the judge. Humorous Interpretation and Dramatic Interpretation pieces are often used for the National Catholic Forensic League category of Dramatic Performance, which has similar rules but allows for a wider variety of pieces.
While rules vary by state, a piece must be published, cannot exceed ten minutes, and must be of a humorous nature. Performance must include an introduction that states the title of the selection and the author. A teaser may precede the introduction. Props are not permitted.
| 2011 NFL National Finalists |
Performed By: |
| 1) The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee ~ William Finn & Rachel Sheinkin |
*BAMA BOWL* Braden Clark, Kamehameha Schools - HI |
| 2) Regina Flector Wins the Science Fair ~ Marco Ramirez |
Marah Wilson, Grapevine High School - TX |
| 3) The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee ~ William Finn & Rachel Sheinkin |
Trevor Larson, Moorhead Senior High School - MN |
| 4) Kick Me: Adventures in Adolescence ~ Paul Feig |
Michael Cohen, Independence Truman High School - MO |
| 5) Bedazzled ~ Larry Gelbart |
Sarah Khasrovi, Presentation High School - CA |
| 6) The Underpants ~ Steve Martin |
James Gage, Eagan High School - MN |
[edit] See also
Dramatic Interpretation
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