The TOC will provide students exposure to a diverse group of performers and literature from the nation's best and brightest in Oral Interpretation and Oratory. This event will provide renewal for teachers with guided workshops, networking opportunities with programs nationwide, and strategies for increasing student achievement.
The NIETOC will be held in Fullerton, California May 14-16, 2010 on the campuses of Fullerton Union High School and Cal State Fullerton.
The NIETOC will offer competition in: Dramatic Interpretation, Duo Interpretation, Humorous Interpretation, Original Oratory and Duet Acting. We will also offer the supplemental events of Prose, Poetry and Thematic Interpretation. Champions in Main Events and Supplemental Events will receive scholarships. The Josephine Mamie Dukes Outstanding Teacher Award will also be presented to an outstanding Coach.
All entries must be completed online by March 20th, 2010. Payment for at-large entries is also due by this date. Verification of entries will be finalized by the NIETOC Tournament Committee by April 1, 2010. Final entry fees must be received by April 15, 2010.
Students MAY DOUBLE ENTER in main events. If they do not advance to a main event out-round, they MAY DOUBLE ENTER in supplemental events.
The city of Fullerton is excited to host this inaugural competition.
| Mayor's Letter | Principal's Letter | CSU Fullerton President's Letter |
The NIETOC is designed to give competitors an amazing competitive experience, with its student centered Schedule and competitive Cost and minimal Judge Requirements.
We look forward to seeing you at the NIETOC in 2010.
Committee and Staff of the NIETOC
The NIETOC reserves the right to deny or refuse to accept the application from any participant to the competition. The NIETOC reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to change, modify or alter the procedures, rules or regulations regarding any aspect of the competition without notice.
Students who qualify for the NIETOC are able to enter up to two main events and two supplemental events. The choice of events to participate in is up to the student(s), along with coaches and parents.
