SayPro Competition Overview: Solo Performances
The SayPro Quarterly Comedy Competition includes a Solo Performance category, where individual participants showcase their comedic skills through a solo routine. These performances will be judged based on creativity, delivery, and originality, giving participants an opportunity to shine individually while bringing laughter and entertainment to the SayPro community.
Competition Guidelines for Solo Performances:
- Performance Length: Each solo routine must last between 3 to 5 minutes. This ensures participants have enough time to craft a complete comedic experience while maintaining audience engagement.
- Content: Performers are encouraged to be as creative and original as possible. Routines can be tailored to suit any comedic style, from observational humor to storytelling or even character-driven performances. However, all content must be appropriate, ensuring it aligns with professional standards and respects the diversity of the SayPro community.
- Judging Criteria:
- Creativity: The uniqueness of the routine and its originality. Judges will look for fresh, inventive comedic material.
- Delivery: This includes the performer’s timing, confidence, stage presence, and the ability to engage the audience through strong delivery.
- Originality: The performance should feel fresh and distinct, with material that hasn’t been recycled or heavily relied upon.
- Humor: The ability of the routine to entertain and make the audience laugh, while keeping things professional, light-hearted, and inclusive.
- Professionalism: While creativity and humor are key, maintaining a professional approach and respect for all audiences is essential.
Submission Format:
Participants can choose to submit their solo performances as:
- Pre-recorded video (up to 5 minutes).
- Live performance streamed through the SayPro website, where participants can engage in real-time with the audience.
Event Timeline:
- Submission Period: The competition will begin on January 1 and end on March 1.
- Judging Period: From March 1 to March 15, judges will review and score all solo performance submissions.
- Winner Announcement: Winners will be revealed on March 15 via SayPro’s internal communication channels.
Awards and Recognition:
- 1st Place: $500 gift card (or equivalent value).
- 2nd Place: $250 gift card.
- 3rd Place: $100 gift card.
Winners will receive public recognition in SayPro’s Quarterly Newsletter and have the opportunity to showcase their performances on SayPro’s internal social channels.
Performance Metrics:
- Submission Quantity: The number of solo performance entries will be tracked.
- Audience Engagement: Measures such as views, likes, comments, and interactions with the performances will be analyzed.
- Participant Satisfaction: Feedback will be gathered from participants post-event to measure satisfaction and gather suggestions for improvement.
Additional Information:
- Support: The SayPro Advice Desk is available to assist with any technical issues, performance tips, or questions related to the competition.
- Incorporating SayPro Culture: Solo performances that creatively incorporate SayPro’s branding and values (such as teamwork, inclusivity, and creativity) will be given additional consideration by the judges.
The Solo Performance category offers participants a chance to showcase their individual comedic talents, connect with the SayPro community, and gain recognition for their creativity and humor in a professional and respectful manner.