Category: Interp

The Art of Visualization

Posted on by Heather Neumann

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There have been many benefits since my family got on the wild ride of Speech and Debate. One of those benefits I would like to call The Art of Visualization. I think most of our family has the ability to some degree. “What is it?” you might ask… The Art of Visualization is being able to watch or read something and be able to picture it as a Speech. I ask the students that I coach if they can visualize themselves in a speech. Can they visualize a story, movie, book, etc. as a speech? Let me help you visualize what I’m talking about…

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Find Your Interp Style!

Posted on by Heather Neumann

It's that time in the "pre-season", where some students are starting to feel panicked. "I haven't found my epic piece!" "My research is going no where!" "I hate my topic already!" Or my favorite, "We were supposed to have a piece picked by now?!" I know Practice Tournaments are starting... But take a deep breath... You still have time- plenty of time!

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Cutting a Piece Part 3/3 – What to Eliminate

Posted on by Kristi Eskelund

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You picked your piece and really thought about why you wanted it.  You’ve made a list of all the parts you want to keep.  Perhaps you already know that you have too much to keep all of it.  Now….what should you eliminate when you are cutting it?

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Cutting a Piece Part 2/3 – What to Keep

Posted on by Kristi Eskelund

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Every work of literature is made up of five literary elements.  You may have had an English teacher that made you study these ad nauseam!  (I may have been that English teacher!)  But these five mechanisms make any story work.  They affect the reader or audience in specific ways.  They are manipulated by the author to specific purpose.  Understanding what they are and how they work helps you make a good cut for your interp.

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Forming a Duo Team

Posted on by Heather Neumann

By: Heather Neumann

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Every year I can't wait to see what partnerships God will bring together! Duos can bring a lot of joy to one's heart, however sometimes it can bring frustration and disappointment. As a duo- you are a team. And if you are not siblings- your team includes your duo partner’s family.

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Picking YOUR Perfect Interp Piece

Posted on by Heather Neumann

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Kristi and I both agree that we don’t know what those 5-7 random judges will want to hear or see in the final round in the middle of June (at The National Championship). Some competitors stew and anguish over picking their piece or topic. Some cut and recut, some choose new pieces all together… Mid-season!

Here is some advice when picking your perfect Interp piece… Continue reading “Picking YOUR Perfect Interp Piece” →

Heather’s Top Places to Find an Interp Piece

Posted on by Heather Neumann

By: Heather Neumann

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This is probably one of the most asked questions for my kids and me. The fact of the matter is, I have "a vault" of stashed possible Interp pieces for future years and for kids I coach. I know Kristi has one too! Once we find a book that could be a possible speech, they go in to "the vault"... Ok so really, it's just a book shelf, but it sounds so much more exciting as a vault! So, where did find them? It's like looking for treasure...

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