FOR
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
RULES AND GUIDELINES
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
MALAYSIA
DRAMA COMPETITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
RULES AND GUIDELINES
1.0 Introduction
The Drama Competition serves as a platform for students and teachers to promote
and demonstrate creative ideas in their work. Drama motivates students to use
English and therefore improves their command of the language.
It is hoped that drama can also instill values amongst students to be more sensitive
and appreciative towards local arts.
2.0 Objectives
2.1 To support the nation’s efforts to encourage the use of the English language
amongst students.
2.2 To encourage students to appreciate drama as it promotes integration and
inculcates moral values.
2.3 To provide the opportunity for students and teachers to show their talents
and creativity in the art of dramatisation; the usage of English which
incorporates script writing, directing, stage management and other technical
aspects.
3.0 Competition Rules
3.1 This competition is open to all students
3.1.1 with a maximum of 3 from Form 6 (optional)
3.1.2 from government-aided schools under the purview of the Ministry of
Education.
3.2 Each team comprises a maximum of 15 participants (including the technical
crew: stage manager, technical coordinator, set and prop assistant,
prompter) and two teachers-in-charge.
3.2.1 It is encouraged that the majority of the team members act and
speak. This will work in favour of the team.
3.2.2 Performance should be confined to the stage only.
3.3 All team members must be from the same school.
3.4 The duration of performance is limited to 20 minutes.
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3.5 The selection of theme is open but should not touch on sensitive issues
for instance, race, religion, stereotyping, politics etc.
3.6 Participating teams are encouraged to produce their own scripts. Scripts or
translated scripts of established plays must be adapted and cited.
3.7 Drama scripts must include synopses and cast lists and be typed using Font
12 Times New Roman on A4 paper. Scripts should be sent to the
Organising Committee two weeks before the competition proper.
3.9 Judging is based on these criteria:-
3.9.1 Creativity of Drama 35 %
3.9.2 Language 30 %
3.9.3 Overall Coordination & Performance 25 %
3.9.4 Positive Values / Message(s) 10 %
Total 100%
3.10 Teams which do not abide by the rules will be penalized.
4.0 Guidelines
4.1 Language
4.1.1 It is compulsory to use English language throughout the drama
performance. Nevertheless, limited use of certain local Malaysian
registers is allowed.
4.1.2 Use of vulgar words and gestures and gruesome scenes are strictly
prohibited.
4.1.3 Scripts must not touch on sensitive issues for instance, race, religion,
politics, etc.
4.2 Theme
4.2.1 Themes reflecting positive messages and values should be
predominant in the drama.
4.3 Costumes
4.3.1 Participants should wear appropriate costumes in line with the
characters they portray.
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4.4 Set and Props
4.4.1 The use of sets and props should be minimised. The management
and use of all equipment is the direct responsibility of each
participating team.
4.4.2 Sets and props should not hinder the movement of the team
members on stage.
4.4.3 Use of sharp objects (for instance knives, keris, etc.), fire,
inflammable and dangerous chemical substances is strictly
prohibited.
4.4.4 Each team is responsible for the setting up (5 minutes) and clearing
of sets and props (5 minutes). Only the 15 participants are allowed
on or behind the stage throughout the drama.
4.4.5 Safety of sets and props should be ensured at all times.
4.4.6 Drawing of curtains is not allowed between scenes.
4.5 Music
4.5.1 Each team should have technical assistant(s) from the team
members to coordinate music and recordings.
4.6 Lighting and Additional Equipment for Special Effects
4.6.1 Participants may bring their own additional equipment. However, the
equipment used must be suitable on stage and should not disrupt the
flow of the drama presentation.
4.6.2 Each team is responsible for managing lighting and special effects.
4.7 Demeanour
4.7.1 Participants should not portray indecent actions or excessive
movements that are provocative.
4.7.2 The presentation should take into account the comfort and safety of
the audience and actors.
4.8 Duration of Time
4.8.1 Time allocated for each presentation is 20 minutes. The timing of
the presentation starts with the first movement, first word uttered by
the actor(s) or any sound effects. Marks will be deducted thereafter.
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4.8.2 Each team is responsible for the setting up (5 minutes) and clearing
of sets and props (5 minutes).
4.9 Adjudication
4.9.1 There will be a panel of five judges at the state and national levels.
[Link] The judges for the national level will be appointed by
the Division of Co-curriculum and Arts, Ministry of
Education.
4.9.2 Penalty: A total of 5 marks will be deducted if:
[Link] sensitive issues are touched
[Link] performance is below or above stipulated time
[Link] stipulated exclusions under competition guidelines are
infringed
[Link] use of vulgar words and gestures as well as gruesome
scenes are present.
4.9.3 Points will be awarded according to the scoresheet.
4.9.4 The team with the majority of votes will be declared the winner.
4.9.5 Individual team marks will not be disclosed.
4.9.6 The decision of the judges is final.
4.9.7 Leaflets are not to be distributed to the judges.
4.9 Prizes
Prizes are awarded as follows:-
4.10.1 Champion
4.10.2 Second Prize winner
4.10.3 Third Prize winner
4.10.4 Two Consolation Prize winners
4.10.5 Best Performer
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4.10.6 Plaques and certificates of achievement will be awarded to the
winning teams. Certificates of participation will be awarded to all
participating teams.
Note:
The winning teams from the previous year may participate in the current year but
the text and performance must not be an exact replica.
This concept paper is valid until further notification or revision from the Ministry of
Education and can be used at all levels for competitions organized by the Ministry.
Division of Co-curriculum and Arts
Ministry of Education, Malaysia
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FOR
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
ADJUDICATION FORMS
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
MALAYSIA
DRAMA COMPETITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
SCOPE OF ADJUDICATION: A GUIDE
CREATIVITY OF DRAMA LANGUAGE OVERALL POSITIVE
COORDINATION & VALUES /
PERFORMANCE MESSAGE
“Freshness” or uniqueness Dialogues Emphasise interplay Well
of the content Overall & cooperation projected
New / unusual / different pronunciation / Team members
perspective comprehensible work well together
Storyline Words properly Many characters
Development projected have significant
Plot Voice consistent roles in the play
Coordination: scenes & with the Enjoyable
timing character performance &
(Music and theme) Lines & cues pleasing to the
(Music and scenes) memorised well audience
Dialogues Language spread Choreography
Costumes Music effect
Suitable props
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TIME SHEET
DRAMA COMPETITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
STATE LEVEL YEAR 2018
Setting up of Clearing of
Stage Performance
Team No. Sets & Props Sets & Props
(20 minutes)
(5 minutes) (5 minutes)
Timekeeper's
Name
Signature
Date
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SCORESHEET
DRAMA COMPETITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
STATE LEVEL YEAR 2018
OVERALL POSITIVE PENALTY
CREATIVITY OF LANGUAGE COORDINATION VALUES / (max.
DRAMA AND MESSAGE 5 marks)
PERFORMANCE
(35 marks) (30 marks) (25 marks) (10 marks) Sensitive
issues
touched,
Creative / Words clearly Flow of Drama Positive below or
Innovative ideas articulated; between Cast, Values above
stipulated P
in performance comprehensible Delivery; Interplay emphasised / T T
(20 marks) (30 marks) and cooperation projected time, L
stipulated I O A
T emphasised; (10 marks)
exclusions M T C
E within the
under E A I
A Storyline & allocated time
competition L N
M development of (20 marks)
ideas, dramatic guidelines G
structure in plot infringed,
(10 marks) use of
vulgar
words and
Props Effective gestures
(5 marks) utilisation of and
space gruesome
(5 marks) scenes
Judge’s Name: ______________________
Signature: ______________________ Date: ________________
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FREQUENCY COUNT
DRAMA COMPETITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
STATE LEVEL YEAR 2018
JUDGE
PLACING TIME 1 2 3 4 5
RESULT
TEAM NUMBER
Position Name Signature
Judge 1
Judge 2
Judge 3
Judge 4
Judge 5
Date
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FREQUENCY COUNT
DRAMA COMPETITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
STATE LEVEL YEAR 2018
BEST PERFORMER
Team No. Role in Play and Name Overall Best Performer
Position Name Signature
Judge 1
Judge 2
Judge 3
Judge 4
Judge 5
Date
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FOR
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
RESULTS
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
MALAYSIA
RESULT
DRAMA COMPETITION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
STATE LEVEL YEAR 2018
PLACING TEAM NUMBER DISTRICT / SCHOOL
CHAMPION
SECOND
THIRD
BEST SCRIPT
BEST PERFORMER
Position Name Signature
Chief Judge
Judge 1
Judge 2
Judge 3
Judge 4
Date
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