So this blog has been primarily devoted to debaters but I'd like to offer some help to those who do interp. I've mentioned this to a couple of students, but anyone who does interp., specifically prose, dramatic or duet acting, should take note:
I was reminded while watching The Oscars (which I totally disapprove of) that the category of Best Adapted Screenplay is one that interp'ers should pay special attention to. This is a category that honors screenplays which were adapted from some piece of fiction or non-fiction. Example: "The Help" was adapted from a book of the same title. One of the biggest problems interp'ers face is cutting pieces, but the advantage of taking pieces from this category is that they are basically already cut since they've been adapted and cut into scenes for a movie. Here is where you can find a list of nominees and winners.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Writing_(Adapted_Screenplay)
Some of these are books you've probably heard of. If you see a book or play that you're interested in you'll want to get it and then find a cutting for your piece. Consider what the screenwriters found important, but know that sometimes they leave important things out. The final decision on what to keep and cut is ultimately yours and that is what will make your performance unique and not a mere copy of the movie. Happy reading and good luck!
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