SPAF WORKSHOP
SINGAPORE PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL 2023: WORKSHOP
6 yrs to Adults
SPAF is an Associate Member of The British and International Federation of Festivals. Being recognised by the British and International Federation of Festivals, Singapore will join the 300+ festivals in the UK and the festivals in Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the USA.
Preparing for and participating in a Festival involves young people in group activity and individual achievement - every skill gained in preparing for, and giving a performance, is a valuable skill which will be used in the workplace, in leisure activities and in social and interpersonal relationships throughout life. Most will not make their career in the Arts but will become that educated audience who will keep the arts alive in the coming years.
Adjudicators are qualified practising professionals who will not only make a skilled judgement but who will also seek to inspire a greater appreciation of the work being performed and remarks made in public and on the written report will evaluate and encourage the performers.
This year, the exam will be conducted in 2 ways: FACE TO FACE and ONLINE. So if you are travelling in the Summer, don't worry! You can always join us for a zoom session. We will even record your performance online.
HERE ARE THE CATEGORIES
DRAMATIC MONOLOGUE
A great opportunity for budding actors to explore and showcase their talent! This is an excellent opportunity to challenge your acting skills and develop your talent for the Singapore Performing Arts Festival
Ages 6 and above, including an OPEN category for Adults
PERFORMANCE ARTS
This performance can include a combination of some of the following skills; Storytelling, Singing, Movement/Dance, Acting, Mime or Physical Theatre. Additional skills may be the use of props or costumes.
Ages 6 and above, including an OPEN category for Adults
VERSE SPEAKING
Poems to be spoken from memory. Any prompting or reading off text will be penalised. A list of poems have already been prescribed by the Adjudicators.
Ages 6 and above, including an OPEN category for Adults.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
The topic will be sent out one month before the competition if Face to Face and one month before the closing date if online. The student can decide upon the title and the audience but must state this at the opening of the speech. Adjudication will be based on Content, Communication &
Language.
Ages 8 and above, including an OPEN category for Adults
Classes will be held from the 2nd week of June till the 3rd week of July. Students are only required to attend 4 sessions per category.