Perform-a-Poem
This category explores the expressive intersection of poetry, performance, and sound. In this event, teams will bring a poem to life through a 2–3 minute on-stage enactment, accompanied by live or spoken recitation. Performances may be based on published, adapted, or self-composed works in English, Hindi, or a blend of both. A team may include up to four members, with roles divided between recitation, enactment, and optional live instrumentation.
Venue
Exhibition area
Event Date
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Maximum school entries
15
Rules & Regulations
Rules & Regulations:-
Participants are invited to interpret poems through a blend of performance and recitation, creatively reflecting the CAS statement of the year.
A team may consist of up to four members: two for enactment, one for poem recitation (who may also be part of the performance), and one optional instrumentalist.
The selected poem may be published, adapted, or self-composed, and must be presented in English, Hindi, or a bilingual format.
Each performance must be between 2 to 3 minutes in duration. A warning bell will be rung at the 2-minute mark.
No light or sound systems will be provided. Teams must ensure that their performance is clearly visible and audible without amplification.
Costumes and props are allowed. The host school will provide three chairs and three tables. All other props must be brought by the participants and should not cause any damage to the venue.
Use of water, fire, powder, sand, or any potentially hazardous materials is strictly prohibited.
The criteria for judgment is:-
Interpretation of the poem
Creativity and Expression
Coordination and Stage Presence
Relevance to CAS statement