Theater Arts Competition

1. Short & Sweet Play (Dialogue)

2. Short & Sweet Play (Musical)
3. Radio Drama (Group)
4. Radio Drama (Solo)
5. Short Film

Short and Sweet Play (DIALOGUE)

(One Act Play that runs for ten (10) minutes)

1. The category is a presentation of a short play with limited time and number of characters
2. Performers will be limited to a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of six (6). No multiple
character role for an actor will be allowed.
3. Language to be used may be pure or a combination of English, Filipino, or any Philippine language
with English/Filipino translation.
4. Technicians, musicians, and all personnel needed for production will be counted in the six-
contestant limit.
5. The writer is NOT required to be a part of the cast.
6. Lines must be live.
7. Hand props and a maximum of two movable set pieces (EXAMPLE: One Table= 1 Set, One Chair
= 1 Set) will be allowed on stage for the duration of the play. Backdrops are not allowed. Performers
must wear appropriate costumes. The available space light will be used.
8. Performance time is ten (10) minutes maximum. For an over time, the contestant will receive a
0.5-point deduction for any portion of thirty (30) second increments outside the allotted time. (For
example, a performance timed at 10:01 would receive a half-point deduction from the total score
per judge. A performance of 10:31 would receive a deduction of a full point from the total score
per judge.)
9. Plays must be originally written for the competition. A notarized and five (5) photocopies must be
submitted to the organizers a week before the MASTS Competition. The play should depict or
illustrate the theme of family unity, values and youth issues.
10. Violation of the guidelines except for #8 will be disqualified.
11. At-lest 60% of the total duration of the time should be a dialogue.
12. The decision of the judges is final and irrevocable.

CRITERIA %

A. ACTING

• Use of voice – 10
• Use of body – 5
• Use of imagination – 5 25
• Use of feelings/emotions – 5
 B. DIRECTING

• Interpretation of materials – 10
• Use of space – 8
• Approaches/Styles – 7 25

C. TECHNICAL DESIGN

• Costume – 5
• Appropriateness to the character Makeup – 5
• Appropriateness to the character Sound – 8
o Appropriateness to the text/narrative – 4
o Signification of meaning of text – 4
• Set and props – 7 25
o Functionality – 4
o Symbolic relevance – 3
D. Relevance to the theme – 10
E. Dramatic Structure (linear and non-linear) – 5
F. Dialogue (appropriateness to the character) – 5 25
G. Unity of action – 5
Total 100

Short and Sweet Play (MUSICAL)

(One Act Play that runs for ten (10) minutes)

1. The category is a presentation of a musical short play with limited time and number of characters.
2. Performers will be limited to a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of six (6). No multiple
character role for an actor will be allowed.
3. Language to be used may be pure or a combination of English, Filipino, or any Philippine language
with English/Filipino translation.
4. Technicians, musicians, and all personnel needed for production will be counted in the six-
contestant limit.
5. The writer is NOT required to be a part of the cast.
6. Spoken lines must by short and lines must be sung live.
7. Hand props and a maximum of two movable set pieces (EXAMPLE: One Table= 1 Set, One Chair
= 1 Set) will be allowed on stage for the duration of the play. Backdrops are not allowed. Performers
must wear appropriate costumes. The available space light will be used.
8. Performance time is ten (10) minutes maximum. For an over time, the contestant will receive a
0.5-point deduction for any portion of thirty (30) second increments outside the allotted time. (For
example, a performance timed at 10:01 would receive a half-point deduction from the total score
per judge. A performance of 10:31 would receive a deduction of a full point from the total score
per judge.)
 9. Plays must be originally written for the competition. A notarized and five (5) photocopies must be
submitted to the organizers a week before the MASTS Competition. The play should depict or
illustrate the theme of family unity, values and youth issues.
10. Violation of the guidelines except for #8 will be disqualified.
11. At-lest 60% of the total duration of the time should be musical (Singing or Dancing)
12. The decision of the judges is final and irrevocable.

CRITERIA %

A. ACTING

• Use of voice – 10
• Use of body – 5
• Use of imagination – 5 25
• Use of feelings/emotions – 5
B. DIRECTING

• Interpretation of materials – 10
• Use of space – 8
• Approaches/Styles – 7 25

C. TECHNICAL DESIGN

• Costume – 5
• Appropriateness to the character Makeup – 5
• Appropriateness to the character Sound – 8
o Appropriateness to the text/narrative – 4
o Signification of meaning of text – 4
• Set and props – 7 25
o Functionality – 4
o Symbolic relevance – 3
D. Relevance to the theme – 10
E. Dramatic Structure (linear and non-linear) – 5
F. Breathing – 5 25
G. Tonality – 5

Total 100

Radio Drama (Group)

1. Contestants should present an original radio drama over a simulated or actual radio station. The
script must follow the annexed sample format.
2. No more than five (5) radio talents and/or student technicians may be involved.
 3. Contestants may portray multiple characters behind curtain.
4. All voice should be live.
5. The drama must convey a moral or character-building theme on youth, family, unity, and values in
the “NewNormal”. The radio drama should be suitable for general listeners. Please strictly follow
the ethics on KBP Radio Code.
6. Background music and canned sound effects may be used.
7. A notarized and five (5) photocopies of the script must be submitted to the organizers a week
before the MASTS Culture and Arts Festival Competition.
8. Performance time is ten (10) minutes maximum. For an over time, the contestant will receive a
0.5-point deduction for any portion of thirty (30) second increments outside the allotted time. (For
example, a performance timed at 10:01 would receive a half-point deduction from the total score
per judge. A performance of 10:31 would receive a deduction of a full point from the total score
per judge.)
9. All equipment and sound effects must be provided by the participants. Host will only provide sound
system.
10. The medium of language to be used will either be English or Filipino or a combination of the two.
Philippine languages may be used but translation be provided in the script. Lines should be live
and may not be memorized.
11. Violation of the guidelines except for #8 will be disqualified.
12. Maximum set up time is 3 minutes.
13. The decision of the judges is final and irrevocable.

CRITERIA %

A. RADIO DRAMA SCRIPT

• Theme Appropriateness - 10
• Variety of characters - 10
• Script Flow and Continuity - 10 30

B. TECHNICAL QUALITY

• Appropriateness of sounds -10

• Smoothness of production - 10
• Precision (Timing, Pacing and Transition) -10 30

C. VOCAL QUALITY

• Voice flexibility – 15 30
• Voice creativity - 15

D. OVER ALL APPEAL

• Dramatic effect - 5 10
• Rendering/delivery - 5
Total 100
ANNEX A

(Radio Drama Script Format)

Title:
Format: Radio Drama
Duration: 10 mins.
Writer/Producer/Director:
Cast:
Scene One: Spacious Reception Area

01 MUSIC: FOREBODING THEME, ESTABLISH, CONTINUE UNDER

02 SOUND: APPROACHING FOOTSTEPS ON THE SURFACE

03 CBC MAILMAN: Here’s Mail! Looks like a lot of scripts!

04 RECEPTIONIST: Thank you. I will deliver these immediately to the appropriate script editors.

Radio Drama (Solo)

1. Contestants should present an original radio drama over a simulated or actual radio station.
The script must follow the annexed sample format.
2. Solo radio talents and/or student technicians may be involved.
3. Contestant may portray multiple characters behind curtain.
4. All voice should be live.
5. The drama must convey a moral or character-building theme on youth, family, unity, and values
in the “New Normal”. The radio drama should be suitable for general listeners. Please strictly
follow the ethics on KBP Radio Code.
6. Background music and canned sound effects may be used.
7. A notarized and five (5) photocopies of the script must be submitted to the organizers a week
before the MASTS Culture and Arts Festival Competition.
8. Performance time is ten (10) minutes maximum. For an over time, the contestant will receive
a 0.5-point deduction for any portion of thirty (30) second increments outside the allotted time.
(For example, a performance timed at 10:01 would receive a half-point deduction from the
total score per judge. A performance of 10:31 would receive a deduction of a full point from
the total score per judge.)
9. All equipment and sound effects must be provided by the participants. Host will only provide
sound system.
10. The medium of language to be used will either be English or Filipino or a combination of the
two. Philippine languages may be used but translation be provided in the script. Lines should
be live and may not be memorized.
11. Maximum set up time is 3 minutes.
12. Violation of the guidelines except for #8 will be disqualified.
13. The decision of the judges is final and irrevocable.
 CRITERIA %

A. RADIO DRAMA SCRIPT

• Theme Appropriateness - 10
• Variety of characters - 10
• Script Flow and Continuity - 10 30

B. TECHNICAL QUALITY

• Appropriateness of sounds -10

• Smoothness of production - 10
• Precision (Timing, Pacing and Transition) -10 30

C. VOCAL QUALITY

• Voice flexibility – 15 30
• Voice creativity - 15

D. OVER ALL APPEAL

• Dramatic effect - 5 10
• Rendering/delivery - 5
Total 100

ANNEX A

(Radio Drama Script Format)

Title:
Format: Radio Drama
Duration: 10 mins.
Writer/Producer/Director:
Cast:
Scene One: Spacious Reception Area

01 MUSIC: FOREBODING THEME, ESTABLISH, CONTINUE UNDER

02 SOUND: APPROACHING FOOTSTEPS ON THE SURFACE

03 CBC MAILMAN: Here’s Mail! Looks like a lot of scripts!

04 RECEPTIONIST: Thank you. I will deliver these immediately to the appropriate script editors.
 Short Film
Definition: A short film is any motion picture that is short enough in running time not to be considered
a feature film. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences defines a short film as "an original motion
picture that has a running time of 40 minutes or less, including all credits". In the United States, short films
were generally termed short subjects from the 1920s into the 1970s when confined to two 35mm reels
or less, and featurettes for a film of three or four reels. "Short" was an abbreviation for either term. Live
Action Film A live action film uses imagery created primarily through practical photographic techniques
used to capture physical actors, props, sets, and locations.

1. Motion picture must be a live action short film not more than 10 minutes including credits.
2. A maximum of 6 actors and 4 production staff including director, writer, videographer and editor.
Production staff may/may not include in the 6 actors maximum. (All 10 student must be a
student)
3. Short films must be submitted to the organizer on mp4 format.
4. Short film must be original and produce for MASTS competition purpose only. Not been released
in YouTube and other Social Medias.
5. Background music or sound effects must be free and none copyright claims audio. Original music
or songs is accepted.
6. Language to be used may be pure or a combination of English, Filipino, or any Philippine
Language with English/Filipino subtitle in the video.
7. The film should depict or illustrate the theme “New Normal”
8. Explicit content, scenes and actions will be muted/cut/censored/blurred during the public viewing.
Content that is libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, sexually, racially, culturally, or
ethnically offensive, harassing, intimidating, threatening, hateful, discriminatory or abusive. Must
also agree you will not submit any content for commercial or business purposes. Thus, the
organizer reserves the right to delete or reject any content that in its sole discretion deems abusive,
defamatory, obscene, and pornographic, in violation of copyright, trademark or other intellectual
property rights.
9. Short Film Entry must be originally written for the competition. Video Entry and Script must be
submitted on or before the set deadline. A notarized and five (5) photocopies of the script must be
submitted to the organizers a week before the MASTS Culture and Arts Festival Competition.
10. Also, must submit a standard size POSTER of the Short Film in JPG and PNG format.
11. The entry time is ten (10) minutes maximum. For an over time, the contestant will receive a 0.5-
point deduction for any portion of thirty (30) second increments outside the allotted time. (For
example, a performance timed at 10:01 would receive a half-point deduction from the total score
per judge. A performance of 10:31 would receive a deduction of a full point from the total score
per judge.)
12. Violation of the guidelines except for #8 & 11 will be disqualified.
13. The decision of the judges is final and irrevocable.

JUDGING CRITERIA
Films will be judged on originality, creativity, plot, pacing, structure, characters, cinematography, and
entertainment value as well as on effectiveness of the message and the ability of the film maker to reach
an audience.

CRITERIA %

Directing, Acting and Characterization

Originality (10 points) The uniqueness and originality of

the premise or story.
Creativity (10 points) The effective use of imagination as 60%
evidenced in the entry.
Plot (10 points) The actions, events, conflicts, and turning
points that propel the story forward. How the story unfolds.
Pacing & Structure (10 points) The timing of the action,
unfolding of plot elements and character development. The
framework of the film or script. Effective use of three-act,
odyssey, linear or non-linear story progression.
Characters (10 points) Personalities that are distinctive,
compelling, multi-layered, and unpredictable. A protagonist
and antagonist with clear and active goals
Dialogue (10 points) Voices that are natural, succinct,
and unique to each character. Use of language that
effectively reveals character and moves the story forward.
OR, is the lack of dialogue used effective.

Technical Design

Cinematography (10 points) The quality of

cinematography or videography demonstrated in the work.
20%
Sound Quality & Music Score (10 points) Is the
dialogue clear and not hindered by any noise or music
score. Is the music score suited to the film and does it help
tell the story s a character of its own.
Content

Entertainment Value (10 points) Does the story keep

the viewer's or reader's attention? It is fun, engaging, or
thought provoking?
Message Effectiveness & Call to Action (10 points)
Does the film clearly depict the message of the charity or 20%
the cause it represents. Is the charity/cause clearly
identified and is the message it sends effective. Does the
film create a desire in the viewer to make a change, spread
the message further or taking a call to action.

Total 100%