THE RULES FOR SLAM #3 2016 (Friday 15th July)   The FIRST FOUR teams compete in The Super SLAM on Sunday July 17th at 2pm     The SLAM: 14 actors (SEVEN pairs) compete over 3 rounds of activities.  Each round is assessed and scored by two judges (one of whom is Richard).  Each round is scored in 5 categories over …   1.   Level of Engagement (for the audience i.e. the story) 2. Believability 3. Boldness/risk/inventiveness 4. Entertainment 5.  The Ending

Each category is worth 10 points.  Each judge will give their own assessment.  A total of a possible 100 points per round for each pair of actors.

RUNNING ORDER FOR THE NIGHT
The first two pairs of performers to register on the night get to choose their place in the program.  Everyone else is allocated a position.

Selection of SLAMMERS

Acting teams will be selected to balance the evenings program and according to the following …

Priority 1)    A team where BOTH ACTORS have NEVER COMPETED in a SLAM

Priority 2)    A team where ONE ACTOR has NEVER COMPETED in a SLAM

Priotity 3)    A team where NEITHER ACTOR HAS WORKED TOGETHER in a SLAM competition

Priority 4)    A team that HAS COMPETED PREVIOUSLY in a SLAM.

Other factors may also be taken into account when balancing the draw.  SEVEN teams will be chosen.

There will be a waiting list for positions.  Teams often have to withdraw – so, don’t give up hope – GRAB A PARTNER NOW AND PUT YOUR NAME DOWN.
The selected contestants will be announced a fortnight before the event.

THEME:     The theme is "BLOCK BUSTERS/EPIC"

The Rules:
ROUND ONE: 2 MINUTE SCENE         
Participating pairs each get two minutes to perform a scene that they have prepared together.  Actors can bring props if required.  The following pair will only have the time it takes for the judges to make their assessment to set up the stage.  That would be a maximum of two minutes.  Once the judges are ready the actors must commence their performance within 15 seconds.  A bell will be rung when there is 10 seconds to go.  Actors DO NOT HAVE TO STOP WITHIN THE 2 MINUTE TIME LIMIT.  However, 2 POINTS WILL BE LOST for every 5 seconds over time.

ROUND TWO:           Roger Dray Round - A scene with NO DIALOGUE.  
THIS IS A ONE-MINUTE ROUND.

Actors create or choose their own scenes. A SMALL AMOUNT OF DIALOGUE IS PERMITTED.  One of the actors may say up to 5 words. 

Five bonus points are automatically added to the teams total score if the scene has NO DIALOGUE.

The order of performance for ROUND TWO will be determined randomly with names being drawn from a hat. A bell will be rung at 50 seconds (WITH 10 SECONDS TO GO).  Actors DO NOT HAVE TO STOP WITHIN THE TIME LIMIT.  However, 2 POINTS WILL BE LOST FROM THE TEAM'S SCORE for every 5 seconds over time.

ROUND THREE:         Impro Round
THIS IS A ONE-MINUTE ROUND.
The reverse performance order of Round One.  Each pair of actors will go to the stage and then be given the parameters for the impro. A bell will be rung at 50 seconds (WITH 10 SECONDS TO GO).  Actors DO NOT HAVE TO STOP WITHIN THE TIME LIMIT..  However, 2 POINTS WILL BE LOST FROM THE TEAM'S SCORE for every 5 seconds over time.

At the end of the night the winning pair with the highest score will be announced.

COME EARLY TO CHAT AND NETWORK.

BOOKING PROCEDURE:    Everyone (performers and audience) must purchase a ticket.  Tickets are available at the door for $10 for SLAM #3 or $15 for the two events (SLAM #3 & SUPER SLAM) ... IT'S A BARGAIN.

PERFORMERS & AUDIENCE TICKETS ARE THE SAME PRICE.  Tickets available at the door.

Let the games begin.