MASQ REGIONAL 1

THE MASQ VIRTUAL REGIONAL #1

Asynchronous videos due on 28 Nov 2021
(or 1 Dec 2021 if Extemp)

DEADLINE

28 Nov 2021

ELIGIBILITY

Open to high school students

PLATFORM

Pre-recorded

Information

We are cordially inviting you and/or your students to participate in The MASQ (Making Art while Socially Quarantined) Virtual Regional #1 hosted by The Perfect Performance, LLC. Competition will take place (asynchronously) between Dec 10 & 12, with awards on Dec 13.

The MASQ is designed to give competitors a competitive digital experience with competitive costs and no judge requirements. This competition will serve as a qualifier for the NIETOC national competition next May. For the eight NIETOC events, finalists will receive an automatic qualification and semifinalists/quarterfinalists will earn a bid if entries warrant in each event.

There are no qualification pre-requisites for a student to enter this tournament. This competition is open to all 9-12 grade students. Each student must submit a single-take (non-edited) videotaped performance in one or more of the following events: Dramatic Interp, Humorous Interp, Program Interp, Original Oratory, Informative, Prose, Poetry, Duet Acting, Duo Interp and Extemp. Students can enter as many events as they wish. For all events except Extemp, the same video will be used for all rounds of competition.

EXTEMP
Extempers will submit four videos – one for each prelim and a fourth video to be used for ALL elimination rounds.
Topics will be released on Nov 25 and extempers will have until Dec 1 to submit videos to Nadia.

All entries are due by November 28. A late fee of $15 per entry will apply to those added between Nov 28 & Dec 2, after which no entries will be accepted. Entry fees are non-refundable. Payment options will be available at the bottom of your invoice page.

We are planning for three preliminary rounds, quarterfinals (if entries warrant), semifinals 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.

One of the key parts of participation includes acceptance of the Legal Terms & Conditions. In order to do so, EVERY STUDENT listed on your entry must complete this digital signature Google Form. Please acknowledge receipt and provide official permission to compete.

EVENT RULES
https://www.speechwire.com/files/12004-MASQ%20DIGITAL%20EVENT%20RULES.pdf
12004-videotaping_expectations_for_the_masq.pdf

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.

TIEBREAKING SCHEMES
https://www.speechwire.com/files/12004-TIEBREAKING%20SCHEMES.pdf

Planned awards include trophies, medals and masks. The top three teams will receive trophies.

Entry Price

One speech event $85
Two speech event $125
Three speech event $165
Four speech event $205

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

Times are in CST
(students do not have to attend, this is just for your reference)

Dec. 10, 2021
10:00 AM PRELIM RD 1 - Round 1: DI, DUO, EXT, HI, INF, OO, POE, POI, PRO
2:00 PM PRELIM RD 2 - Round 2: DI, DUO, EXT, HI, INF, OO, POE, POI, PRO
6:00 PM PRELIM RD 3 - Round 3: DI, DUO, EXT, HI, INF, OO, POE, POI, PRO

Dec. 11, 2021
3:00 PM Quarterfinal Breaks Posted-Digital
4:00 PM QUARTERFINALS - Quarterfinal round: DA, DI, DUO, EXT, HI, INF, OO, POE, POI, PRO
8:00 PM Semifinal Breaks Posted - Digital

Dec. 12, 2021
10:00 AM SEMIFINALS - Semifinal round: DA, DI, DUO, EXT, HI, INF, OO, POE, POI, PRO
2:00 PM Finals Posted - Digital
4:00 PM FINALS - Final round: DA, DI, DUO, EXT, HI, INF, OO, POE, POI, PRO

Dec. 13, 2021
7:00 PMAwards Ceremony - Posted digitally

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/F3967o1QiTP2wWjH8

List school as 'The Golden State Academy'

STUDENT INFORMATION

* Indicates required field

Student Name *

First

Last

Student Phone Number *

Student Email *

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 submitted the legal form for your child using the link above? *

YES AND I UNDERSTAND THAT FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN MY CHILD'S ENTRY BEING REMOVED WITHOUT NOTICE NOR REFUND

EVENT SELECTION

Each student must submit a single-take (non-edited) videotaped performance.
For all events except Extemp, the same video will be used for all rounds of competition. Extempers will submit four videos – one for each prelim and a fourth video to be used for ALL elimination rounds. Topics will be released on November 25th and extempers will have until December 1st to submit videos.
Links must be unlisted on Youtube.
You must adhere to the videotaping guidelines.
MAKE SURE TO SEND NADIA YOUR VIDEO LINKS (AND STATE THE TITLE, TOPIC, ETC) BY 28 NOVEMBER 2021 (or 1 December if Extemp).

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

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School year Hours

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Telephone

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Email (preferred)

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

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