Olle Owl Middle School Invitational

2026 — Houston, TX/US

Storytelling

Abbreviation STO
Format Speech
Entry Fee $6.00
Overall Entry Limit 48
Entry Limit Per School 8
Entry 1 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Students will present a memorized selection from a published children's story or folk tale. The selection should be appropriate for young children (ages 3 to 8). In accordance with NSDA rules, students may use one chair. Students must have a memorized introduction that includes the title and author.

In accordance with NSDA rules, students may use one chair. If a chair is used, students may choose the original position of the chair. Use of the chair is not considered a prop as long as:

Once the performance begins, all legs of the chair remain stationary on the ground and do not move from their original position, and

Competitors do not kneel or stand on the chair.

The time limit for Storytelling is 5 minutes with 30 seconds grace.