Humorous Interp – Lasting Impact!

Humorous Interp – A Deeper Purpose? By: Nina Romeo

Posted on January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 by Heather Neumann

Hallelujah! Humorous Interpretation has returned to the NCFCA. We should all celebrate our triumph in overcoming the great injustice that has been the last two humorousless years. How could they have done this to us? Do they even care? Well, it may come as a shock, but the answer is a resounding yes. They care for the judges who were forced to sit through eighty minutes of poorly timed jokes, an overuse of Patrick McManus, superficial characters, and hyper teens using Humorous as an excuse to be obnoxious. This event was misused for years, and it is my hope that it’s return this year will be stronger and more powerful than ever.

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Try a New Speech Category

Posted on October 8, 2019October 8, 2019 by Heather Neumann

I love new Speech categories! The opportunity to try something new or experience something some people might not!? You don't need to be the adventurous type… just be willing to try! Don't let someone tell you, you are a debater or limited prep-type. You define who you are. Give these new speech categories a whirl. This is your time to set the bar. Be the example! Don't sit back and just watch someone else experience something you can… you be the pioneer… ready, set, GO! Let's take a look at a few of the new possibilities this season...

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Wednesday Workshops THIS Week – Humor, TP, and LD

Posted on August 25, 2019August 25, 2019 by Heather Neumann

This week we have a full line up waiting for you! Why workshops? I am always telling students in order to walk down a path the more you explore and understand what you are getting into the better! This is the same with Speech and Debate! You have the opportunity to get your feet wet before jumping in!! Each of the workshops provides a skilled coach prepared to equip you with the tools for your tool box. As always, workshops are only $5 for members. We use an online tool called Zoom to connect our students from across the country. Some workshops will turn into Recorded Workshops, but unless you purchase the workshop, there is no guarantee! Sign up NOW…

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Picking the Perfect Humorous Interpretation Piece by: Luke Crory

Posted on July 17, 2019July 17, 2019 by Heather Neumann

So you think you’re funny huh? Good. Because confidence is key In HI. If you want a joke or action to make the judges laugh you have to not be embarrassed about doing/saying it. You are the performer, the entertainer. If you just walk up and tell jokes no one will laugh. You must keep your audience engaged in the characters and scenes and then your jokes will start to land.

Now… where does one find a book that has rich characters and is funny?

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Comedic Timing…The Hammer of the Humorist

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Kristi Eskelund

Thor is known for his hammer. He wields it well and it obeys his every whim. He owns it. It is intrinsic almost to his persona and identity. Comedic timing, and the successful application of it, similarly marks the skilled humorist. But just like nobody is able to tell Thor exactly how to use his hammer, no one is able to tell a would-be humorist exactly what to do with timing either. I can describe the shape of it, yes, but what you do with it....well, that is what will make you funny - or not!

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