Developing a Humorous Interpretation Presentation

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Humorous interpretation pieces are a fun way to develop acting skills. Learn how to perform a humorous interpretation piece from a communications and public speaking expert in this free instructional video.

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Finding Humorous Interpretation Material
Finding humorous interpretation material is as easy as asking around. Get tips on gathering humorous interpretation speech material from a communications and public speaking expert in this free instructional video.

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Humorous Interpretation Conclusion
You don't need a structured conclusion in a humorous interpretation. Get tips on wrapping up a humorous interpretation from a communications and public speaking expert in this free instructional video.

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Humorous Interpretation Dialogue
Dialogue is cutting from character to character in a humorous interpretation. Get tips on performing dialogue for a humorous interpretation from a communications and public speaking expert in this free instructional video.

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Humorous Interpretation: Conflict & Resolution
Conflict and resolution should be part of a humorous interpretation piece. Get tips on picking a humorous interpretation piece from a communications and public speaking expert in this free instructional video.

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Humorous Interpretation: Cutting a Play
Cutting a play in humorous interpretation is picking the section you will perform. Get tips on cutting down a humorous interpretation piece from a communications and public speaking expert in this free instructional video.

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Humorous Interpretation: Gesture Development
Learning body gestures of characters will help a humorous interpretation. Get tips on body movements for a humorous interpretation from a communications and public speaking expert in this free instructional video.

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Humorous Interpretation: Introduction Demo
Watch a demo of a humorous interpretation introduction. Learn how a humorous interpretation introduction should look from a communications and public speaking expert in this free instructional video.

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Humorous Interpretation: Reading a Play
Reading a play is a good way to narrow down selecting humorous interpretation material. Get tips on reading a play to find a humorous interpretation piece from a communications and public speaking expert in this free instructional video.

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Humorous Interpretation: Time Limit & Introduction
Knowing the time limit is important when doing a humorous interpretation. Get tips on managing time limits for a humorous interpretation from a communications and public speaking expert in this free instructional video.

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Humorous Interpretation: Voice Character Development
Developing characters for humorous interpretation involves establishing different voices. Learn to develop voices for a humorous interpretation from a communications and public speaking expert in this free instructional video.

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Humorous Interpretation: Writing the Introduction
The structure of a humorous interpretation introduction is written in straight dialogue. Get tips on writing a humorous interpretation introduction from a communications and public speaking expert in this free instructional video.

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Practicing Humorous Interpretation
Practicing a humorous interpretation is important before performing it live. Get tips on practicing a humorous interpretation piece from a communications and public speaking expert in this free instructional video.

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Selecting Humorous Interpretation Material
The humorous interpretation material you select should be published. Get tips on picking the right humorous interpretation piece from a communications and public speaking expert in this free instructional video.

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What is Humorous Interpretation?
Humorous interpretation is a sketch you can perform at a competitive speech event. Learn about the basics of humorous interpretation from a communications and public speaking expert in this free instructional video.

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Summary: Humorous Interpretation is performing a section from any published work, normally cut down to fit within a ten minute time frame. It is judged based upon how the person portrays his or her characters but can be evaluated by how funny the piece is. Proper portrayal of characters should generate the comedic feeling intended by the author.

In this free instructional video series, let a communications and public speaking expert show you how to perform a humorous interpretation piece. She explains how to find and cut material for your performance. She also gives an example of what an introduction should look and sound like. This step-by-step video series will help you prepare and perform a great humorous interpretation piece.

About the Expert

Expert: Tracy Goodwin has a master’s in corporate communication and 10 years experience in professional speaking. Recipient of numerous public speaking awards and is a college professor of public speaking, interpersonal communications, voice and diction, and business speech. Goodwin is the author of "Be Delicious: The Art of Voice & Movement Integration."