i genuinely just cried. wow. the emotion behind it and everything. this was amazing, do you have any tips on how to write one/how to structure? also, did you go through this? losing a loved one? if you did, i am so sorry.
What an increabile performance ! I v'e been meaning to find.a good script in time for the 2025 forensics season and was utterly captivated by your persfromance, you tone reactions diction and rythm all work increabily well together. This is a complete shot in the dark, but I was extremely curious the excerpt you got this script from. Iv'e been serching through Douglass's works and couldn't seem to find any form of this script. It would mean so much if you could possibly foreward me the script or message me seperately about the information regarding the script, thanks
Just qualified in DI at my region’s national qualifier tournament!! This performance is so inspiring to me as an actor, especially the use of laughter is masterful, so realistic to how people awkwardly laugh to fill silence it’s so good!! ❤❤❤
Dude this is literally the first DI round I have ever seen in my life and I have to say, without any other perspective, this might be the best speech I have ever seen. I do PuFo, Extemporaneous, and impromptu but seeing this really just wants me to pursue DI. Keep up the good work dude, I know you'll be successful in the future and I know you'll do great things.
Wow… I nearly teared up when I saw this. I have just started Speech and Debate in high school and I was flipping through my phone for some inspiration on interp and I saw this. This was magic. Absolute magic. From the emotion to the message every part of me listened and watched carefully. This was gorgeous. Well done ❤
I have no words to explain to you how much this means to me. As someone who wants to follow education as It's future, it is heartwarming to see such empathy and love thrive on that stage. Continue doing what you're doing. A Thank You from Portugal <3.
Hey, Im in speech and debate right now! I do drama and this is honestly life-changing. Its so inspiring, makes me wanna be able to compete at nationals. Great job! Hope theres more to see from you!!
I saw this in person, and I'll always remember it because it was the ONLY DI on mainstage to have practically everyone in the audience sobbing. It was a crime that you got 3rd…but the message sent was well worth it (at least for everyone in the audience.) Thanks for your work, and for sharing this!
Hey Max! Where did you get this piece? The version I bought doesn’t have a lot of the things you have. Not that I’m trying to copy you I just really want to find a larger version.
I got to watch D.I. finals in person-and this performance was the only one that made me cry. Considering the concept was less "sad" than the other finalists your performance in this was by far the most memorable, kudos to you!
Dude. Holy crap. Our s&d coach showed us this video a few months back and it hasn't left my mind in months. Absolutely phenomenal work, thank you for sharing this!!
best di ive seen in my efforts of searching 👏, recently switched myself to start interps over debate and watching examples like these shows me just how much im missing lol hopefully i can do even a portion of this kind of work someday
I didn't go to nats until 2025 and I'm SO mad I didn't get to see this piece in person, my absolute FAVORITE DI!!!!
Oh my goodness…. there are no other words
to the kid who did this at my school last night it was great but i hate u that was gut wrenching
april 24 2026
i genuinely just cried. wow. the emotion behind it and everything. this was amazing, do you have any tips on how to write one/how to structure?
also, did you go through this? losing a loved one? if you did, i am so sorry.
What an increabile performance ! I v'e been meaning to find.a good script in time for the 2025 forensics season and was utterly captivated by your persfromance, you tone reactions diction and rythm all work increabily well together. This is a complete shot in the dark, but I was extremely curious the excerpt you got this script from. Iv'e been serching through Douglass's works and couldn't seem to find any form of this script. It would mean so much if you could possibly foreward me the script or message me seperately about the information regarding the script, thanks
anyone know where to find this script or is it not possible?
Such an outstanding performance and an insanely deep and impactful piece! Well done!! I was wondering where I could find a script to this
I am doing this piece next year, do you have any advice for me on how i can make it good?
Made me cry, great job
Just qualified in DI at my region’s national qualifier tournament!! This performance is so inspiring to me as an actor, especially the use of laughter is masterful, so realistic to how people awkwardly laugh to fill silence it’s so good!! ❤❤❤
Any chance you can help me find a copy of this script doing a DI for my senior year and this spoke to me
It's been years since I last competed but tonight I feel like i'm right back.
Dude this is literally the first DI round I have ever seen in my life and I have to say, without any other perspective, this might be the best speech I have ever seen. I do PuFo, Extemporaneous, and impromptu but seeing this really just wants me to pursue DI. Keep up the good work dude, I know you'll be successful in the future and I know you'll do great things.
Wow… I nearly teared up when I saw this. I have just started Speech and Debate in high school and I was flipping through my phone for some inspiration on interp and I saw this. This was magic. Absolute magic. From the emotion to the message every part of me listened and watched carefully. This was gorgeous. Well done ❤
Give him his flowers 💐
I have no words to explain to you how much this means to me. As someone who wants to follow education as It's future, it is heartwarming to see such empathy and love thrive on that stage. Continue doing what you're doing. A Thank You from Portugal <3.
Hey, Im in speech and debate right now! I do drama and this is honestly life-changing. Its so inspiring, makes me wanna be able to compete at nationals. Great job! Hope theres more to see from you!!
He played his character so unbelievably well omg
this was one of the most incredible performances i’ve ever seen i cannot believe he didn’t win
I saw this in person, and I'll always remember it because it was the ONLY DI on mainstage to have practically everyone in the audience sobbing. It was a crime that you got 3rd…but the message sent was well worth it (at least for everyone in the audience.) Thanks for your work, and for sharing this!
Hey quick question, what is the event that this piece is talking about? i know it’s about a bombing but is there a specific event?
Hi! You did such a beautiful job 🩵 God bless you !
Hey Max! Where did you get this piece? The version I bought doesn’t have a lot of the things you have. Not that I’m trying to copy you I just really want to find a larger version.
I got to watch D.I. finals in person-and this performance was the only one that made me cry. Considering the concept was less "sad" than the other finalists your performance in this was by far the most memorable, kudos to you!
Dude. Holy crap. Our s&d coach showed us this video a few months back and it hasn't left my mind in months. Absolutely phenomenal work, thank you for sharing this!!
best di ive seen in my efforts of searching 👏, recently switched myself to start interps over debate and watching examples like these shows me just how much im missing lol hopefully i can do even a portion of this kind of work someday