HI and DI Finals: A Summary

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Adam Torson, Jennie Savage, and Adam Nelson — coaches at Hopkins High School in Minnesota, Palo Alto High School in California, and the Harker School in California — have provided exclusive outlines of the Humorous Interpretation and Dramatic Interpretation. Enjoy!

Humorous Interpretation Final Round

Tab Room Staff

Karen Wilbanks

David Yestremsky

Janet Rah

John MacNamera LaMaster

Finalists

1st Competitor – 186 – Gabe Gonzales – FL

“Controlling Interests” by Wayne Raleigh

A meeting between managerially minded 8 year old boys and girls.

2nd Competitor – 240 – Gregory I. Burman – MN

“Imaginary Harry” by Bradley Howard

A young boy, labeled “special” by his parents, makes up a series of imaginary friends, one of whom teaches him a valuable lesson.

3rd Competitor – 296 – Andrew Lagdan, Plymouth ? David Mackenzie, coach

“Folk Tale” by Antonio Sacre

The story of a family of Cuban mice and their encounter with a cat.

4th Competitor – 250 – Varun Rajan – CA

“The Witches” by Roald Dahl

A grandmother’s stories about witches come true in a real life encounter that takes many surprising turns, including a boy’s journey from man to mouse.
5th Competitor - 196 – Emily Cofenberg – MN

“Scary Godmother?” By Jill Thompson

A young girl, ditched on Halloween, is taken on an adventure by her “scary” godmother and meets many interesting ghosts and ghoules along the way.

6th Competitor - 126 – Alex Rosencraft - OK

“Charlie the Caterpillar” by Dom Delouise

The story of a young caterpillar, told by the soothing voice of his narrator, as he goes on a journey to learn about true friendship.

Semi-Finalists

13- Rachel Evan Han - Ohio

12 - Jude Flineli – Florida

11 - Samit Mathura – MN

10 - Jack Christi – NE

9 – Allison Thompson – MN

8 - Brian Cross – NY

7 - Jericho Lopez – HA

Dramatic Interpretation Final Round

Tab Room Staff

Lois Pearson

Holly Hathochecly

Molly Freed

Finalists

1st Competitor – 316 – Lindsay Rizo – CA

“The Battle of Manilla Bay” by Lora Calkein

An elderly woman recounts her difficulty moving on from the death of her son in World War II.
2nd Competitor – 238 – Matt M. Porter – MN

“Voices from Chernobyl” by Svetlan Alexiovich

A man recalls the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl and its devastating effects.

3rd Competitor – 241 – Amber Justman - AZ

“Family Secrets” by Sherri Glaser

An old woman recounts the hardship of growing old with dignity, and of the redemption in finding a new love.

4th Competitor – 237 – John Hoftmeister – MN

“White People” by J.T. Rogers

A college professor confronts his own deep-seeded racism.

5th Competitor - 244 – Tania Doshow – CA

“Surviving Intimate Terrorism” By Hedda Nussbaum

A woman recounts her story fo survival and redemption in the face of physical and psychological abuse.

6th Competitor - 246 – Steven Elrod - CA

“A Letter to Harvey Milk” by Leslie Ann Newman

A story recounts the tragic assassination of gay-rights activist and civic leader Harvey Milk and reflects on issues that continue to confront the GLBT community.

Semi-Finalists

14 – Keith R. Smith – KS

13 – Lauren Evans – MN

12 – Jane Bruce – UT

11 – Laura Manning – IL

10 – Jonathan Michael Majors – TX

9 – Austin Ashford – CA

8 – Aesha Knunan – MN

7 – Nick Herin - NE

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