Rules & Regulations

1. Contestants must be born a male and have reached the legal age of majority (18) prior to the date of the pageant.  Proof of age, such as a valid government issued driver’s license, photo identification card, military identification, or passport must be provided at the time of registration to the Pageant Coordinator.
   
   This ID must be on hand at all times while inside Club Masque.  NO EXCEPTIONS.
   If for any reason the Pageant Coordinator or any Club Masque staff finds cause to investigate the legal age of the contestant, reasonable measures will be taken for the investigation to ensure that the contestant meets the minimum age requirement. If validation cannot be found, the contestant will be disqualified and entry fee will be forfeited.
   
   
2. Judging will be based on a total point accumulated system.  Tied scores will be broken by an on stage question asked by the head judge.
   
   
3. Contestants will be judged and scored in the following three categories on Preliminary Nights:
   • Creative Evening Wear
   • Talent
   • Interview
     
     All contestant interviews will be scheduled according to group assignment and order and will occur during show breaks on both Preliminary Nights.  All contestants should interview in their “True” self, not in the “Illusion.” Preliminary Night Interview scores will carry over to Final Night.
       
4. The Top 12 Finalists will be judged in the following two categories on Final Night:
   
   • Creative Evening Wear
   • Talent
     
     Preliminary Night Interview scores will be carried over from each night.
      
     
5. The use, possession, or distribution of any illegal drugs while the contestants are participating in any official Miss Masque 2009 Pageant events will not be tolerated.  The use, possession, or distribution of illegal drugs by the contestant or one of their agents (dresser, dancer, etc.) will lead to immediate disqualification of the contestant, removal from Club Masque, and forfeiture of all entry fees.
   
   
6. The use, possession, or distribution of any alcoholic beverage by a contestant under the age of 21 is strictly prohibited.  Any use, possession, or distribution of alcoholic beverages by the contestant or one of their agents (dresser, dancer, etc.) will lead to immediate disqualification of the contestant, removal from Club Masque, and forfeiture of all entry fees.  
   
   
7. Talent length is limited to seven minutes.   Prop set-up is limited to two minutes.  Prop take-down is limited to two minutes.   Prop set-up and takedown times are not included in the seven minute talent time limit.  You will have a total of eleven minutes.   If a contestant exceeds the time limits, they will receive a score of zero for the talent category.
   
   
8. Any type of talent presentation is acceptable except those that may cause injury to the contestant or others. The use of PYROTECHNICS is prohibited. This includes but is not limited to fire, fireworks, flash pots, flaming batons, etc. The use of authentic-looking weapons is prohibited. This includes but is not limited to guns, knives, swords etc.
   
   
9. Any contestant or their agent (dresser, dancer, etc) caught in the act of stealing and/or damaging another contestant’s property or the property of Club Masque will be immediately disqualified, removed from Club Masque, and all entry fees will be forfeited.
   
   
10. On Preliminary Night each contestant is allowed one helper in the dressing area. On Final Night each Top Twelve Finalist is allowed two helpers in the dressing area. All helpers must be at least legal age, 18. All helpers are required to wear an identification badge in the top left-hand area of their clothing at all times. Failure to properly display this badge will result in removal of the helper from the dressing area.
    
    
11. Contestants who qualify through a monthly preliminary will not be required to pay an entry fee.  Contestants who do not qualify through a monthly preliminary will pay an entry fee of $300.00 if registered by the Early Bird deadline, Thursday, October 30, 2008. Any contestants who register after the Early Bird deadline will pay an entry fee of $500.00. The deadline for all buy-in registration is Monday, November 24, 2008.  
    
    PERSONAL CHECKS OR CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED, CASH ONLY.  
         
    
12. Any disturbance during the Miss Masque 2009 Pageant caused by a contestant or their agent (dresser, dancer, etc.) will result in the disqualification of the contestant, removal from Club Masque, and forfeiture of all entry fees. The contestant will be banned from future Miss Masque events.  We expect all contestants and their agents to behave in a professional manner.  Club Masque will enlist a Dressing Room Monitor during all nights of the event. This Dressing Room Monitor will be responsible for maintaining control of this area.
    
    
13. Each contestant must be present for roll call at 7:00pm on both Preliminary Nights. Each contestant must be present for roll call and rehearsal of the “Opening Number” at 6:00pm on Final Night. Contestants who are not present at the respective times will have points deducted from that evening’s score (see administrative points).   
    
    
14. The winner of Miss Masque 2009 will be contractually obligated to Club Masque for six performance engagements throughout the year as the reigning title-holder. These performances will be scheduled no later than 30 days after winning the title on December 10th, 2008.  
    
    
15. The total prize package of $10,000 will be divided evenly into seven separate payments. The first payment will be made December 10, 2008 immediately following the pageant.  The remaining six payments will be made separately at the completion of each contractually scheduled performance.  
    
    
16. The reigning Miss Masque 2009 is responsible for any and all travel expenses for the six contractually scheduled performances.
     
17. A no-show or cancellation, without re-scheduling 14 days prior to any of the six scheduled performances, will result in the forfeit of any future payments from the Miss Masque 2009 $10,000 grand prize as well as the forfeit of any future bookings at Club Masque.
    
    
18. All winners, including Mss Masque 2009, First Runner-Up and Second Runner-Up must be present after the crowning number for pictures on stage at Club Masque. Failure to appear will result in forfeiture of all prize winnings and titles as well as future engagements at Club Masque.