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How are NCFCA rules and policies enforced?
Every type of competition has rules, and NCFCA is no exception. Our tournament Compliance teams…
Can I dance as much as I want in my interpretation speech?
The rules do not prohibit dancing. Judges will determine how effective any dancing is to…
Can I incorporate sound effects into my Duo or Open Interpretation speech?
Yes, sound effects are permitted and can be appropriate for some interpretations of literature selections.
Can I use a graphic novel as my literature selection for Duo or Open Interpretation?
As long as the selection complies with the other rules, you may use a graphic…
I would like to use a movie script for Duo or Open and want to make sure it is allowed under the rules. What does “published” mean?
The definition of “published” has delineated movie and tv transcriptions in order to distinguish literary…
What does “original dialogue” mean for Duo and Open Interps?
Original dialogue is dialogue written by the competitor. You may write original dialogue if you…
What is meant by a “single literature selection”? Does this mean that I may not reorder events from my literature selection, or take one cut from the end of the book and place it toward the beginning of the speech?
You may cut and arrange the dialogue and events as described in the question. “Single”…
Which rules changed in Duo Interpretation for 2024-2025?
Balance between the two competitors is no longer a rule. (Ballots will provide the opportunity…
Does NCFCA provide a printable copy of the rules?
We have transitioned to using our NCFCA.org website as the official means of publishing all…