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Performance Category Guide for NHD (PDF)
Student Guides to NHD
A performance is a dramatic portrayal of a topic and its significance in history. It should be original and creative, not simply an oral report or a recitation of facts.
Actors needed for National History Day performances! If you are dramatic, love performing, and being on stage - this category is for you.
Download the Performance Category Guide
(812 KB, PDF)The performance category guide provides an overview of:
- The basic framework for National History Day performances
- Elements of a performance
- Planning and creating your performance
- Frequently asked questions about performances
- Tips for creating a spectacular NHD performance
- The qualities of a good NHD performance
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