Connooga is proud to present a
competition that will be fun and entertaining not only for everyone
viewing it but also for participants. This competition will be open for
anyone and everyone in costume or not to get up on stage and show off
your creativeness. This can be done by singing, dancing, acting, or just
plain doing crazy stuff on stage. This contest will focus less on a
person/groups actual costume and instead let everyone be judged on their
acts allowing for people that can’t make their own costumes to still
have a chance to win over those that can by showing off their talents
outside of sewing
and gluing. Join us Sunday for something no one will want to miss. It’s
a great way to send the weekend off with a bang.
Skit Contest Rules & Information
1.
There will be a limit of forty entries, at the Director's discretion
and depending upon the "mix" of contestants. A group performance is
considered to be one entry. Registration will be online and at the Con.
Registration at the con will be all day Friday and Till noon on
Saturday. Registration at the con will be confirmed closer to convention
dates.
2. Individual presentations and group sketches and skits
are limited to 4 minutes. The Director reserves the right to remove
contestants who violate these time limits.
3. Microphones may be
used by the contestants. All audio material must be pre-recorded on a
CD. This includes but is not limited to Voice dubbing, music, or sound
effects.
4. To have music or dialog accompany your presentation,
you must
pre-record it on a CD and you MUST bring the CD when you register so
that the track can be reviewed, approved, and loaded onto our
equipment. Once approved, your CD will be kept by the staff in case the
track has to be re-copied. On your tech sheet, you will indicate when
the track is to be played during your performance. This will be either
during the Emcee introduction or after it. Untested, unapproved, new or
changed CDs will not be accepted after registration has closed. If your
track exceeds the time limits, it will be truncated (cut off at the
time limit).
5. No profanity allowed. Any contestant who violates
this rule will be removed from the stage immediately. Your CD will be
checked for profanity when you register. If you attempt to shout
profanity to the audience you will be removed.
6. No nudity allowed, this is a family costume show. No costume is no costume.
7. No flash pots or explosive devices
of any kind will be allowed.
8. If you plan to carry a weapon,
you must conform to the following: No illegal or loaded weapons.You must
demonstrate that you can carry the weapon without injury to yourself or
others. Transportation of weapons to and from the Masquerade must
follow the convention's weapon policy.
9. Props will have to be
carried on and off the stage by the contestants. If your props require
more people to move them, you will have to provide the manpower. When
you register for the contest, you must tell us why you need helpers and
how many helpers you will have.
10. There is no pre-judging
session. Registered contestants will report to the designated prep area
for set-up activities and information at 10:30 AM. We will do pre-show
direction in the prep area . There will be a photographer set up in the
prep area. There is not a large backstage area and there are no private
dressing rooms; show up ready to go
onstage.
11. After your performance, you will move to the front of the audience seats that will be left open for the contestants.
12.
All performances will be required to write a short introduction for
themselves or their group. This introduction will include a name for the
group or individual and a title for the skit and a small introduction
of what will happen during the skit. This doesn’t mean the full skit has
to be given to the Emcee, but just a brief synopsis or even a witty
comment about how to start your skit.
These rules and extra
information may be put up as the convention gets closer, but everyone
involved will be notified if anything changes.
