Region Drama Competition

I traveled with Becca to Morgan Saturday for the Region Drama competition. She did a contemporary scene with Shay. Shay's mother, Holly, and I were asked to go as judges. This was an altogether new experience for me. I wondered how I qualified to judge the competitors.

Upon rethinking my hesitation, I remembered that as a journalist I have reviewed many things, and as a Hansen (spawn of Daniel) I came to this world with a highly developed opinion. Therefore, I decided, I could hold my head up and declare myself qualified.

Once we were at the school, Holly and I perused our judging options. I was drawn to the Musical Theatre, and Holly agreed it would be fun. There were six competitors and one other judge. Luckily the other judge was a drama teacher with a good musical background who is finishing up his first year teaching at Preston High in Idaho. He was gracious enough to take charge.

Our category was the only category in which the judges could give some verbal critique to the students. Once again, drama teacher Jed led the way with his feedback. I was relieved to hear that many of the things I noted on my judging sheets were part of his critiques as well. That was another revelation to me that I could do this.

My experience judging drama was really fun and the musical theatre was a good category to pick for a first timer! Perhaps I could do this again.

As for Becca and Shay, they performed their scene well. They had all superiors. The strange thing was that the three judges comments really did not overlap in any way that would give them feedback for improvement. Their opinions varied so much. So much for subjectivity. I guess they will just have to find someone whose opinion they trust to help them make the polishing touches.

I will (hopefully) be traveling with Becca to St. George on the 17th for the State Competition. I look forward to the nice weather there, since it has been very stormy and cold of late. Plus, since my daughter will be graduating in two months (sob, sob!!) it will build a memory I will cherish!