Scenario Performance

Scenario Performance (ScP) was designed to sustain the oral storytelling traditions, thus participants showcase their creativity through verbal communication.  Remember, this is storytelling, not story writing.  Scenario Performance is not the memorization of lines for a drama, but should be "told" in a more natural or "spontaneous" nature.  In some instances, the presenter may be in front of a life audience, or a video submission taped in one sitting without  interruption. Each individual is encouraged to expand thier ideas, use thier personal style of verbal communication while emphasizing futuristic images of how the performance topic will changed in future times. 

Scenario Performers are required to use one of the current year's FPS topics as the foundation of the performance.  (See Topics link)  The storyline of the performance must emphasize the characters within the story through intriguing plotlines, captivating settings, as well as descriptive terms to support the changes or transitions as the characters grow and develop.  The ability to sing, dance or act is more appropriate for theater or drama club than for a Scenario Performance.

In Scenario Performance, a prediction of the future (20-30 years from now) must be evidenced in such a way that performing those predictions will place the story as though the future is the present. Futuristic concepts and trends are incorporated into the story, but a specific date is not required.

The best way to become acquainted with Scenario Performance is to view and listen to sample Performances and storytelling presentations. A winning Scenario Performance video example is found on FPSPI’s website or at this link.

Scenario Performance is not part of Governor’s Cup, but the awards for Scenario Performance are presented at the FPS Component Events Awards Ceremony immediately preceding the Governor’s Cup State Finals Awards Ceremony in March.