MASQ JUNIOR

THE MASQ JUNIOR

Asynchronous due on 15 October 2021
(videos will be judged between 28-31 October 2021)

DEADLINE

13 October 2021
NO REFUNDS ALLOWED

ELIGIBILITY

Open to elementary and middle school students

PLATFORM

Pre-recorded

Information

This is an asynchronous Middle School tournament in Nebraska.

We are cordially inviting you and/or your students to participate in The MASQ (Making Art while Socially Quarantined) Junior hosted by The Perfect Performance, LLC.

In light of the chaos created by the coronavirus, we are attempting to bring the nation's best and brightest students involved in individual events closer together while practicing social distance. The MASQ is designed to give competitors a competitive digital experience with competitive costs and limited judge requirements.

There are no qualification pre-requisites for a student to enter this tournament. This competition is open to all students elementary through 8th grade, provided your state association permits online and national competition. Each student must submit a single-take (non-edited) videotaped performance in one or more of the following events: Dramatic Interp, Humorous Interp, Original Oratory, Informative, and Declamation/OI. Students can enter however many events they wish. The same video will be used for all rounds of competition in each event.

A late fee of $25 per entry will be assessed on top of the regular fee for all entries registered between October 13 & October 15. Entry fees are non-refundable.

We are planning for three preliminary rounds, semifinals (if entries warrant) and finals. Performances will be judged and critiqued by a nationwide panel of experts who specialize in forensics and theatre. Electronic ballots (with videotaped performances embedded) will be used and educational critiques will be provided to the students immediately following the competition. Students are not required to be present for any part of the tournament. There will be some special events that may occur as livestreams during those days, but none that require attendance.

Planned awards include medals and masks, along with team recognition. A special award will be presented to the outstanding individual performer (placing highest in most events) provided by The Perfect Performance.

Coaches and competitors will be emailed links to some of the exciting live features planned for this tournament: Opening Ceremonies, Guest Lectures, Announcements of Advancing Entries, and Awards. These special events will be added to the tournament schedule ASAP.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

You must submit a legal form that the tournament has provided. Please find the link below.
You must adhere to the videotaping guidelines.

To see the event rules, please click here:
https://www.speechwire.com/files/11471-PP%20DIGITAL%20EVENT%20RULES%20JR.pdf

Tiebreaking schemes:
https://www.speechwire.com/files/11787-TIEBREAKING%20SCHEMES.docx.pdf

T-shirts will be provided for all of our event champions (which is why we are asking for the sizes as you register). Shirts and additional tournament merchandise is available for sale here – https://teespring.com/stores/the-masq-junior

Entry Price

One speech event $75
Two speech event $105
Three speech event $135
Four speech event $165

You do not need to provide a judge at this tournament, because the judging pool will be handled by the tournament organizers themselves.

Registration will not be complete until payment is received.

Judging Schedule (no parent judge required)

Times are in CST

Oct. 28, 2021
12:00 PM Opening Ceremonies - Digital
2:00 PM PRELIM RD 1
Round 1: DEC, DI, HI, INF, OO
4:00 PM PRELIM RD 2
Round 2: DEC, DI, HI, INF, OO

Oct. 29, 2021
10:00 AM PRELIM RD 3
Round 3: DEC, DI, HI, INF, OO
4:00 PM Semifinal Breaks Posted - Digital

Oct. 30, 2021
10:00 AM SEMIFINALS
Semifinal round: DEC, DI, HI, INF, OO
12:00 PM Finals Posted - Digital
4:00 PM FINALS
Final round: DEC, DI, HI, INF, OO

Oct. 31, 2021
7:00 PM AWARDS

Drop Fee

Drop fees will be the same amounts as the entry fee PLUS any fines the tournament charges us for late drops. Drop requests should be made to Victor and Nadia.

Please do not drop out last minute to avoid being charged these fees.

Contact Info

Victor Rivas Umana
Contact email: vrivasumana@tgsastaff.com
Nadia Budiman
Contact email: nbudiman@tgsastaff.com
Or info@tgsastaff.com

Registration Form

ALL COMPETITORS MUST SUBMIT THIS FORM BEFORE CONTINUING WITH REGISTRATION.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN YOUR ENTRY BEING INVALID AND THE TOURNAMENT FORFEITING YOUR FEES.

https://forms.gle/sc4Qdr6apmARencc8

List school as 'The Golden State Academy'

STUDENT INFORMATION

* Indicates required field

Student Name *

First

Last

Student Email *

Student Phone Number *

T-Shirt Adult Size (t-shirts will be provided for event champions) *

S M L

If I had not done so in the past, I need to activate my email with Speechwire. A notification for this will be sent to the competitor email within 24 hours of signup. *

YES, I UNDERSTAND AND I WILL CHECK MY EMAIL REGULARLY

PARENT CONTACT INFORMATION
Your email address will be the one included when we send the logistics email.

Parent Name *

First

Last

Parent Email *

Parent Phone Number *

Have you signed the legal documentation Google form above? *

YES, AND I UNDERSTAND THAT FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN MY FEES BEING FORFEITED.

EVENT SELECTION

Each student must submit a single-take (non-edited) videotaped performance.
Links must be unlisted on Youtube.
You must adhere to the videotaping guidelines.
IF YOU ARE NOT LISTING YOUR YOUTUBE LINKS HERE, MAKE SURE TO SEND TO NADIA BY 15 OCTOBER 2021 (DON'T FORGET TO STATE THE TITLE, TOPIC, ETC).

JUDGE PROVISION
You do not need to provide a judge at this tournament, because the judging pool will be handled by the tournament organizers themselves.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

I will keep a copy of this form for reference. *

YES

We are signing up with the understanding that my child will work to be ready by the tournament date. If we choose to drop out because my child is not ready that will be considered when making assessments for future classes. *

YES

I understand that if I fail to drop the tournament before the deadline that I will still be responsible for the fees of both my son or daughter, along with that of his or her partner and the fines. *

YES

I understand that if payment is not received we won't be registered and our spot will be given up to someone else. *

YES

I confirm that I have completed all necessary paperwork for this tournament. *

YES

I understand that The Golden State Academy has no control over tournament entries other than the initial sign up. I understand that my child's priority will be based on either the last time I signed up OR the date paid, whichever is latest. *

YES

I understand that my child must check in and check out periodically at the tournament with the coach and that if I do not my child will be barred from participating in following tournaments. This is to ensure coaches can see where students are at competitively and to give any initial feedback for improvement. *

YES

I am a consenting adult. I understand that by submitting this form I agree to all that has been covered. *

YES

I have submitted the mandatory legal form and understand that if I failed to do so, the tournament may remove me without refund. *

YES

Submit/take to payment

We would love to have you visit soon at one of our open houses.
Check our home page for the schedule!

School year Hours

M-F: 3:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Sun: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Telephone

510-270-8480
510-470-0531

Email (preferred)

For more info email us at: info@tgsastaff.com

Locations

Fremont: 200 Brown Rd #201, Fremont, CA 94539

Cupertino: 20432 Silverado Avenue Suite 211, Cupertino, CA 95014

Aborn Institute: 2804 Riedel Road, San Jose, CA 95135