It's okay to use a script if you're not reciting poetry.

Bulger Park Hall, Melrose Park, Illinois, February 1969. I serve as co-emcee of the Independence Day minejimas. 1969 was the awkward year during which I wore an improvised folkdress. Here, we're introducing the "talent show" portion of the show.

I earlier posted another image from the 1969 minejimas here.