MISS GAY WESTERN NEW YORK ALL AMERICAN PAGEANT _2008     Thank you for your interest in the Miss Gay Westeren New York All American 2008 pageant. This year you will see a more diverse and creative pageant than Buffalo has seen in a while. The winner of this pageant will have a window of opportunity to futher your career. As soon as you are crowned your journey begins....  As your predessesor Miss Sonya Michaels proved, if you put your mind to it anything is possible and can achieve`your dreams and  goals.  It has been my great pleasure that Sonya has represented the title with grace and dignity which was my goal for this pagent from the start.  I hope whoever wins this title this current year will have the diginty and grace to represent this title as the current reigning did for as long as she did.     In closing we look forward to working with you for the next 365 days, as you reign, as Miss Gay Westeren New York All American.  Once again good luck, and make sure you bring it to the stage.  Any questions please feel free to call Tia Marie @ 716-948-3476 and or Sonya Michaels @ 716-830-2146     Once again thank you and good luck! -------------------------------------------------------RULES--------------------------------------------------------------         1.)    Must be 21 or older the day of the pageant .... We will be looking for proper photo id..     2.)    No Hormones at ALL !!!       3.)    Must be in good standings with all surrounding bars and or clubs   in the buffalo and rochester area...       4.)    Must be able to walk or ride representing Miss Gay Western Ny All American title  in the gaypride parade for 2008..       5.)    All interested applicants must not hold any title higher then a ciy title. (which includes any prelims to a national pageant,)       6.)    The night of the pageant NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL will be permitted , any one caught consuming any will be disqualified from the pageant....        7.)    Any queen or helper caught stealing or destroying another contestant's property will be disqualified and legal action will be taken immediatly..       8.)  The pageant starts june 1st at 8:30 pm at club marcellas make sure you are there on time with everything ready in hand if you are late you will lose points every min. Miss Gay Western Ny All American 2008     Stage Name:_______________________________________________________________         Legal Name:_______________________________________________________________         What is your favorite food:___________________________________________________   ___________________________________________________________________________     What is your favorite color:___________________________________________________   ___________________________________________________________________________     Have you won any other titles before and if so what are they?_____________________   ___________________________________________________________________________     What do you expect to get out of this pageant this evening?______________________   ___________________________________________________________________________       These are just a few things we would like to get to know about you so that we can tell while you are on stage,  So be as honest as you can be so the judges can get to know you better......   Thank you for your time.... CATEGORIES -------------------------------------------------------MALE INTERVIEW----------------------------------------------- Your first category will be male interview, This category will show us how you can handle yourself in a professional atmosphere -- so dress to impress the judges will be looking at what you are wearing and how you carry yourself during the interview. Attributes such as composure, eye-contact and the quality of your abilty to answer the questions. The interview is at noon at Adonias at 20 Allen St. The phone number to contact Tia Marie, if there is any issues, is (716) 948-3476. This will also be when we get music and cue cards from the contestents and the entry fee of $10.00. If you are late you will be deducted 5 points per minute per judge...... --------------------------------------------------------WALK ON--------------------------------------------------------- This will be the first time the judges and the audience will see you. This is non-judged, so show the audience and judges what you can bring to the table!!!!!! If you have special music for this, please hand it in during the male interview. Rememeber... you have to out-do not only yourself but everyone you are running against -- so you better bring it !!!!!! --------------------------------------------------- CREATIVE PRESENTATION -------------------------------- This category is as it says... Creative presentation is the most outrageous aspect that a drag performer can bring -- so WOW us with how creative you can be. Remember... you will be judged on creativity of the outfit, makeup, hair, props and how you carry yourself! ----------------------------------------------------- EVENING GOWN------------------------------------------------ This is the most elegant part of the pageant.... You will be judged on Hair, make-up, jewelry and length of the gown.. Remember if you are wearing sleeves, they should go passed the wrist !!! Also remember, your cue cards are very important in this category -- it must describe everything you are wearing from head to toe. The judges will be listening and you want to explain it to a 'T'... -------------------------------------------------TALENT------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the best part of pageant -- this is where you can show what you are made of... This is also the highest scored part of the pageant, you have a time limit of 7 minutes of setup and breakdown of all props from the time you go on stage to the time you're done. SO COME... AND BRING IT, GIRLS.... POINT BREAK DOWN       MALE INTERVEIW - is worth 25 points per judge which equals out to be 125 points for a perfect score from all the judges. The interveiw will be held at Adonia's 20 Allen St at noon on the day of the pageant, at that time we will collect the 10 dollar application fee....       CREATIVE PRESENTATION- is worth 40 points per judge which equals out to be 200 points for a perfect score from all the judges.       EVENING GOWN- is worth 40 points per judge which equals out to be 200 points for a perfect score from all the judges.       TALENT- remember this is the highest scoring part of the pageant which is 100 points per judge whice equals out to be 500 points from all the judges.     EVERYONE STARTS OUT WITH A PERFECT SCORE OF 1025 POINTS -- THE WAY YOU LOSE POINTS IS BY GIVING THE JUDGES A REASON TO TAKE AWAY POINTS.  SO, DON'T GIVE THEM THAT REASON... IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS PLEASE CONTACT ME, TIA MARIE, AT (716) 948-3476. CONTRACT       THE WINNER OF THE PAGEANT MUST DO AT LEAST 2 (TWO) FUNDRAISERS, THE FIRST BEING WITHIN 90 DAYS FROM THE TIME YOU ARE CROWNED.  ALSO, THE WINNER MUST PARTICIPATE IN THE GAY PRIDE PARADE IN FULL REGALIA.  ALSO, YOU MUST PARTICIPATE IN ANY PAGEANTS OR FUNDRAISERS AT OUR REQUEST. MUST LET US KNOW WHEN YOU ARE DOING A SHOW OR A FUNDRAISER SO WE CAN SHOW OUR SUPPORT IN THE EVENTS. YOU MUST GO OUT TO EVERY GAY BAR AND CLUB IN THE BUFFALO TO REPRESENT YOUR TITLE AT LEASE ONCE A MONTH, YOU ALSO HAVE THE ABILITY TO PERFORM AT ANY BAR YOU LIKE TO, JUST LET US KNOW SO WE KNOW WHERE YOU WENT TO...  IF YOU DON'T FULFILL YOUR RESPONSIBILITYS YOU WILL HAVE TO FORFEIT THE CROWN AND ANY CASH PRIZE(S) THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED. IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO WE WILL BE TAKING LEGAL ACTION TO BE FULLY REIMBURSED..     IF YOU HAVE ANY ISSUES WITH THIS CONTRACT THEN IT WILL BE OPEN TO THE 2 PROMOTERS TO CHANGE ANY RULES AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITH OUT WRITEN CONSENT ....       x                                                                        THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IN THE MISS GAY WESTERN NEW YORK ALL AMERICAN 2008 PAGEANT..     YOURS TRULY       MISS TIA MARIE         SONYA MICHAELS