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What is Individual Events? IE (aka Forensics) is comprised of twelve distinct events split broadly into two branches - Interpretation categories and Public Address categories. In Interpretation categories, students perform the work of another author. In Public Address categories, students are the authors of the material which they present. MIFA will be hosting all 2020-21 IE Events on a virtual platform.
Interpretation (Interp) categories include: Dramatic Interpretation Prose Interpretation Poetry Interpretation Storytelling Duo Interpretation Multiple Interpretation Public Address (PA) categories include: Broadcasting Extemporaneous Impromptu Informative Oratory Sales 9/10 Categories On a 5-year rotating basis, one category from each branch (Interp & Public Address) also will have a "9/10" section, open only to freshmen and sophomores. The rotation is: 2021-22 Sales & Dramatic Interp 2022-23 Impromptu & Story 2023-24 Info & Duo 2024-25 Extemp & Poetry 2025-26 Oratory & Prose Speech Activities - Relevant portions of our "rule book", SPEECH ACTIVITIES for all MIFA events can be found under the "Resources" tab. In addition, MIFA presents the Diana Rose Award, recognizing the hard work and sacrifice of coaches of Individual Events in Michigan. Details. Nomination Form. Past Winners: 2020-2021 - Ruth Kay, Detroit Country Day 2018-2019 Douglas Bevier, Walled Lake Western High School 2017-2018 Zoz Compagnari, Avondale High School 2016-2017 Becca Weissman, Avondale High School 2015-2016 Charlie Rinehart, Oakland Univeristy/HFII High School 2014-2015 Sarah Clancy, The International Academy 2013-2014 Phyllis Minor, Flint Powers High School |
2021-2022 Season Key MIFA Dates & Forms
NOTE: WHETHER EVENTS ARE IN-PERSON OR ONLINE WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT LEAST 60 DAYS IN ADVANCE Jan 29, 2022 Punxatourney Mar 26-Apr 16, 2022 IE Regional Window - Regional details will be posted on the IE Regionals page Apr 29 & 30, 2022 IE States @ TBD - Details will be posted on the IE States page List of Invitational Tournaments Directors - Please submit invitation info to the MIFA to be listed on the calendar. Registration for (most) Invitationals: ie.hirelesmana.com Traveling to an upcoming tournament? Check out MIFA's pre-arranged hotel blocks and rates. Travel Questions? Contact Becca Weissman, Business Manager |