Theater Group

RISING STARS DRAMA

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Each participating actor must submit by video, following the guidelines listed below. Level ONE students must be between the ages of 9-13 and Level TWO between the ages of 14 and up. Participants must submit a copy of the monologue along with the video, if it is not a part of the required list. See the following page for a copy of the scoring rubric. You will receive three separate adjudicator evaluations, your rating and a certificate after submission. 

Theater Group

Level ONE

(Choose one)

Level ONE Required Solo (ages 9-13):

  • Monologue Script selected from “UPS AND DOWNS: Elementary Monologues that Explore Emotions” (must purchase book)

    • From Publisher

    • From Amazon

    • Please state script title and page number in your video submission

  • Memorized Scripture – Any Translation 

    • Should be 5 to 10 verses in length

    • Excerpt should have a natural beginning and end without much need for context

  • Any 1-character monologue script published by The Salvation Army in one of the following resources: 

Actors on stage

Level TWO

(Choose one)

Level TWO Required Solo (ages 9+):

  • Monologue Script (must purchase script)

  • Memorized Scripture – Any Translation 

    • An entire chapter of scripture or Psalm of at least 10 verses

  • Any 1-character monologue script published by The Salvation Army in one of the following resources: 

  • A monologue of your choice that meets ALL the following criteria: 

    • Must be a true monologue, meaning there should be no audible dialogue spoken by an additional character seen or unseen. 

    • Must contain material entirely appropriate for presentation in the context of a Salvation Army worship service or Christian arts festival. 

    • Usage of the script is either royalty-free or permission is granted by the author or through the purchase of a published copy. 

    • A written copy of the script must be emailed to Joe.Caddy@usc.salvationarmy.org.