Are there times when mixing up the status quo is a good thing? Try to decide, as a team, and answer the question during your skit to earn "theme" point. Use your favorite characters and have  good time!

Scoring

A. Plot/Story Concept

   1. Doe the skit use two or more mixed-up cartoon characters? (3-15 pts)

   2. Does the team develop an interesting story? (5-15 pts)

   3. THEME: How do mix-ups lead to conflicts, resolutions? (5-15 pts)

B. The Performance

   1. Quality of show (loud, clear and with continuity) (2-10 pts)

   2. Did the team make it clear who the cartoons are? (5-15 pts)

   3. Do the actors do stock characters well, reactions well? (5-10 pts)

C. Team's Use of Materials

   1. Appearance of backdrops (2-10 pts)

   2. Does the team use P.A.R.T.Y. items for costumes? (2-10 pts)

   3. Do team-made props enhance the show? (2-10 pts)

Penalties: (Suggested, to be levied by H/F)

   1. Over time limit (-5 each, beginning at five minutes)

   2. Unsportsmanlike conduct (-5 to -25, each offense)

   3. Team members not in show (-5, each missing member)

   4. Show doesn't solve problem (-1 to -10 pts)

   5. Use of outside materials (-5 {unintentional} to -15 pts, each infraction)

{On the back of the judge's forms only, the following guidelines appeared.}

Judges, as you score these P.A.R.T.Y. presentations, you may wish to use these guidelines--

A. Plot/Story Concept

     1. Does the skit use two or more mixed-up characters? (3-15 pts) Award a minimum of 3 pts if only two characters are in the skit. Add 3-5 pts each for each extra cartoon character added, depending upon whether the characteris from the same strip, or another one. For example, if both Popeye and Bluto, plus Garfield, are in the same skit, you may award 3+3+5 pts up to 15 pts.

     2. Does the team develop an interesting story? (5-15 pts) What problems and challenges arise because of the mix-up? Does the team put together a good story line more than just "how they got mixed?" Award pts for creative storytelling.

     3. THEME: How do mix-ups lead to conflicts, resolutions? (5-15 pts) Does the team make a statement about keeping a sense of humor, staying flexible, enjoying differences, etc? Do they show how cooperation and creative problem-solving help bring a solution when one is needed? What is the team's message? If they have one, award points.

B. The Performance

   1. Quality of show (loud, clear and with continuity) (2-10 pts) The better you can see, hear and understand what they're doing, the more points you should award.

   2. Did the team stay in character, and maintain believable action? (5-15 pts) Costumes, signs, accents, "meowing" and so on, add to the characterization. The harder they work at making the audience understand who each character is, the better.

   3. Do the actors do stock characters well, reactions well? (5-10 pts) If the actors maintain their characters, award points. If someone plays more than one part, award points, too.

C. Team's Use of Materials

   1. Appearance of backdrops (2-10 pts) Does it add to the play? Does it help you understand the setting better? Award points.

   2. Does the team use P.A.R.T.Y. items for costumes? (2-10 pts) The better the costumes, the more points you should award. Is it better to have one or two great costumes, or something on each actor? You decide, then be consistent.

   3. Do team-made props enhance the show? (2-10 pts) What did the team build or create during their 40 minutes? If they made one or more great props, award points for their work.