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Problems 2 & 3 have New Clarifications!

On Oct 25th Odyssey HQ issued some new clarifications for Problems 2 and 3.

Problem 2: Because iCan

B7c – The action “uncover something” from List 1: “Uncover” means to remove a physical impediment that prevents the “something” from being seen by the audience and the judges.

B7c – Lists 1 and 2: “Something” used as part of an action in List1 and in List 2 must be tangible and in the same form while it is both covered and uncovered.

Problem 3: Classics…The Walls of Troy

B10c3 – The original Greek Chorus singing: The singing must be delivered via vocal sounds as a combination of pitch and rhythm.

D7d – Scoring overall creativity of the Greek chorus’ portrayal: Will include behavior, dialog, and action.

B11 – The statue: In addition to being inanimate, the statue must be portrayed as being sculpted, modeled, or cast. The statue will then be considered animated by meeting the Program Guide Glossary definition requirements of “character.”

B10 – The original Greek chorus: May include different performers during each separate required appearance, but all portrayals of the chorus will be considered for scoring in D7.

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