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Pageant Information
National Pageant Dates
April TBA, 2023
Mr USA Unlimited Bear & Cub 2022
Club Cabaret Hickory, NC
June TBA, 2023
Mr & Miss USA Unlimited At Large 2022
Club Cabaret Hickory, NC
August 11-13, 2022
Mr & Miss USA Unlimited 2022
Club Cabaret Hickory, NC
October 13-15, 2022
Mr & Miss USA Unlimited Classique 2022
Club Cabaret Hickory, NC
November 10-12, 2022
Mr & Miss USA Unlimited Newcomer 2022
Club Cabaret Hickory, NC
Division Specific Qualifications
Mr & Miss USA Unlimited
Non-gender specific, kings and male leads can compete for Mr and bio-queens and female illusionists can compete for Miss.
Mr & Miss USA Unlimited Newcomer
USA Unlimited Newcomer is non-gender specific, kings and male leads can compete for Mr and bio-queens and female illusionists can compete for Miss.
Must be within 8 years of performing
Must have never won a drag National title
Must have never won a regional title, you do qualify if you were appointed a regional or state tile, you do qualify if you have won a state title
Winner of Mr & Miss USA Unlimited Newcomer MUST compete for the next division they best identify with following their reign.
Mr & Miss USA Unlimited At Large
Non-gender specific, kings and male leads can compete for Mr and bio-queens and female illusionists can compete for Miss.
Must be over 220 pounds (lbs)
Mr & Miss USA Unlimited Classique
Non-gender specific, kings and male leads can compete for Mr and bio-queens and female illusionists can compete for Miss.
Must be over the age of 35 on the first day of competition.
Mr USA Unlimited Bear & Cub
Open to male, kings and trans males
USA Unlimited Rules and Regulations
1. Contestants must be at least 18 years of age on the first day of the national contest. You must be able to show proof of age.
2. Judging will be scored using the standard USA Unlimited scoring system.
Comparative scoring entire competition – ranking system
Tie break will be determined by the highest talent score
3. Contestants will be judged in the following categories:
Interview – 50 points possible per judge (1 point increment rankings)
Talent – 50 points possible per judge (2 pointincrement rankings)
Formal Wear – 25 points possible per judge (Mr. categories only) (Bear/Cub wear) (1 point increment rankings)
Evening Gown – 25 points possible per judge (Miss categories only)(1 point increment rankings)
4. Talent presentation will be limited to five (5) minutes. You are allowed to use large props during this competition, Talents over five (5) minutes will have administrative points deducted. There is a prop set-up/ break-down time of three (3) minute before and two (2) after talent to break down and remove props from stage. Prop set-up/ break-down exceeding allotted timewill have administrative points deducted.
5. Any type of talent presentation is acceptable, except those that may cause injury to the audience or any other person. Music MUST be turned in on a flash drive. You should have your talent number labeledwith your name and talent as Track 1, and your crowning number as Track 2 of the same flash drive. Do not use CD’s or pull music for contestants. The contestant must come prepared or administrative points will be deducted.
6. The use or dispensing of illegal drugs, including marijuana, will not be tolerated by a contestant, dancer, or dresser is participating in an Unlimited contest. Immediate disqualification will result for those that break this rule.
7. Any contest participant (contestant, dancer, dresser, helper, etc.) who is caught in the act of stealing or tampering with another person’s possessions or is an altercation with other contest participant(s) will be immediately disqualified and removed from the location.
8. No excessive glitter. NO fire, water, liquid of any kind, unwrapped straw (hay), or live animals may be used in any category in this competition.
9. Any contestant who has qualified to attend a USA Unlimited National Contest and fails to attend may not compete in any USA Unlimited contest preliminary for one full year without the permission of the USA Unlimited Board of Directors.
10. All contestants are required to stay at the host hotel unless pre-approved by the Board of Directors.
11. Any contestant that is not at an appointed place at the appointed time will have administrative points deducted.
12. The winner(s) of the Official contest will be required to sign an exclusive contract for the year of his reign. A copy will be available for review during the contest. Your application states that you have read the contract and you must sign the original before any awards will be paid to each winner.
13. Violations of any rule or regulations will result in five (5) administrative points per infraction.
14. USA Unlimited reserves the right to make any decision concerning any matter not covered by these rules and regulations.
15. All contestants whether preliminary titleholders or National titleholders must follow and sign the contract attached to the handbook upon entering any preliminary or national contest
Note: Any previous National Titleholder cannot compete in the same division that they have already held the national title even if ownership changes. The former titleholder must compete in one of the other divisions available.
Category Description
Talent
Talent can be any type of presentation, as long as it does not create danger to the contestant or any other person. Talents are limited to FIVE minutes in length with no exceptions. There are no restrictions to the number of people involved in the talent. Music must be recorded as Track 1 of a flash drive, Music must be turned in at registration. Please always bring a back-up copy! All props are allowed and must be brought up and removed when contestants enter and leave the stage. Judging of talent will allow up to 50 points awarded per judge with sub-categories of:
**Entertainment Value **Production Quality **Lip Sync/Live Presentation **Stage Presence
TALENT MUSIC – The flash drive should have your talent # as Track 1, and a crowning # as Track 2.
Tips:
Judging is comparative so all talents are ranked. A ‘very good’ or ‘clean’ talent is nice but how will it compare to others? Anticipate heavy competition!
Always remain THE STAR of any production number talent. Back-up needs to know this as well! Dancers should be fairly even in skills & they are not competing against each other.
Know your words! Practice the number and your timing so you are on beat and the flow is right. You are responsible that back-up know their parts as well.
Stay OFF of the judges’ table! Judges might smile at this but they do not like it at all.
Presentation
This is a presentation of the contestants based on the theme of the National Pageant. This category is non-judged but the best presentation costume wins a cash prize at the end of the night. Be creative and as flashy as you like!
Interview
The judges will interview each contestant individually for five (5) minutes. The purpose of interview is to allow the judges some insight into the character of each contestant. During the interviewthe judges are afforded the opportunity to evaluate each contestant in qualities such as intelligence, communication, attitude, plan of action during their reign. Interview is intended to be professional and suggested attire is professional business attire. Miss divisions contestants can interview in male or female attire. Judging of interview will be collective and will allow up to 50 points awarded per judge with the sub-categories of:
*Content of Answer*Eye Contact / Posture*Overall Appearance
Tips:
Remember to shake each judge’s hand upon entering the Interview and stand until you are asked to be seated by the head judge.
Interview is only 5 minutes so do not give a 4 ½ minute introduction. Practice a 30 second ‘bio’ giving your name, stage name (if different), where you live, title representing, how long you have been performing, and employment outside of entertaining. The rest of the information will come out during interview.
Answer the question! If asked to give negative aspects or qualities about yourself then give the judges an honest answer, BUT follow-up on how you are working towards improving the negatives. This is a way to answer the question and end up with a positive about your learning experiences. Not knowing your negative qualities indicate lack of growth; you cannot fix what you do not know is broken.
Do not pull your chair up to sit right on top of the judges’ table unless there is a good reason to do so (i.e. hearing problems). Most judges do not like when a contestant moves the seat, although you might get away without point deductions.
Have a clear understanding of what you plan to do with the title! How do you plan to promote the system in a positive way; what tools do you need; how will you garner interest in selling preliminaries and increasing contestant numbers.
PRACTICE! Hold mock interviews with friends in the industry and ask them for brutally honest feedback.
Evening Gown – (Miss divisions Only)
The Evening Gown competition is the most elegant category of the competition. The modeling should be slower and the judges are looking for a classy and sophisticated overall look. The gowns can be of any style or season, but must be full-length. Hair and accessories should complement the presentation of the evening gown. Please be sure that your gown is clean, wrinkle-free, and also free of strings and make-up stains. Judging of Evening Gown will be comparative and allow up to 25 points per judge with the following sub-categories considered:
* Fit/Length/Style* Modeling* Stage Presence* Hair & Make-up*Accessories* Overall Presentation
Tips:
Buy a flashlight and give it to your dresser. Before you go on-stage have them shine it on you to look for little (or big) strings, make-up, hem or lining coming apart.
Wear hair that is appropriate for Evening Gown and that compliments your attire. Remember to keep the hair neat! The Spotlight can be brutal!!
Formal Wear (Mr. division Only)
The main requirement is to wear contemporary formal wear that is clean and that fits. Color and comfort will be a great start, and after that the sky is the limit. Stone, accessorize, and add whatever touches you like, but it is not necessary. The selection should be a contemporary fashion of your creation that would be functional and could be worn to a formal event. The fit makes the fashion! Judging of Formal Wear will be comparative and allow up to 25 points per judge with the following sub-categories considered:
* Fit / Suitability * Stage Presence * Modeling * Hair Style * Outfit Accessories
Tips:
Make sure it fits! Sleeves, pants, waist, neck, etc. Have the formal wear fitted to your body
Stay away from costuming or period pieces! Remember it is at the core a formal wear.
Find colors that work for you. Trust your instincts and remember that this is comparative judging.
Bear/Cub Wear ( for Mr USA Unlimited Bear and Cub only)
This category gives a creative twist to the usual Formal Wear competition. Our system has always promoted creativity and individuality and this category is a great example. The main requirement is to wear Bear/ Cub Wear that is clean and that fits. Color and comfort will be a great start, and after that the sky is the limit. The selection should be a Bear/ Cub fashion of your creation that would be functional and could be worn to a Bear event.
Bear Wear should consist of the following:
1 Harness, vest, or shirt: for chest area it can be anything that you as a bear or cub would wear out to a club or event.2 Pants: Should be proper fit and length and compliment the overall outfit. This can be chaps or thongs - a 3 inch flap must cover the rear center of the thong if one is worn...NO CRACK can show.3 Optional Accessories: Items such as a vest, hat, gloves, etc. are optional.
Bear Wear should not be a Costume
Bear/Cub Wear can consist of leather, denim, uniform, flannel, etc…
Bear/Cub Wear will be judged on:
~Fit / Suitability~Stage Presence / Modeling~Creativity
~Masculinity
Mr USA Unlimited Bear & Cub categories include:
o Talento Interviewo Bear/ Cub wear
Registration
Friday @ 12 Noon
Registration will be at the host club:
Club Cabaret
101 N Center St
Hickory, NC 28601
This is an OPEN contest!
Entry Fee:
$150 entry fee for walk-in contestants. Those who qualify through a preliminary is $155 for any Mr. Division and $200 for any Miss Division which includes Medallion (Mr)/Crown (Miss), Sash, and entry fee to Nationals. State/Regional crowns are standardized and chosen by National Office….No Exceptions! All Entry fees are non-refundable.
Needed for Registration:
▪ Entry Fee if Not Prepaid
▪ Talent/Crowning Music to turn in
▪ You Will Also Complete Contestant Application/Contract
▪ Bio to be read during clothing category
If you wish to rehearse your talent the bar will be open after registration for rehearsal
Dancer & Dressers
Dancer and dresser passes must be purchased at registration.
Dancer Pass: $35
Dresser Pass: $35
Dancer & Dresser passes do not include the Thursday night meet and greet. Only contestants, current and former National titleholders get in free.
All dancers and dressers must be registered at registration and receive there access pass to be in the dressing room.
All dancers, dressers and contestants must still check in at the front door to receive their armband for each night.
Armbands and passes must be worn at all times during the contest.
Contestants will wear their armbands on their contestant pass landyard.
Contest Schedule
All contests will follow the same schedule
Thursday- Contestant Meet and Greet/ Review show
9PM- closing at Club Cabaret
Friday- Day 1
12 PM- Registration (all contestants)
MissTalent/Bear Talent rehearsals to follow registration
3 PM Interview for Mr./Cub Contestants
9 PM- MANDATORY Check-in for all contestants & Entertainers
10 PM- Contest starts (Mr formal wear/Cub Wear will be first, then Miss Talent/Bear talent)
Saturday- Day 2
12 PM (Noon)- INTERVIEW @ Club Cabaret (contestants must be ready and on time) MissContestants/Bear Contestants
2 PM - Mr/Cub talent Rehearsals
3 PM- Dinner for contestants, currents and formers
9 PM- MANDATORY Check-in for all contestants & Entertainers
10 PM- Contest starts (Opening in Presentation followed by Mr talent/Cub Talent, then Miss gown/Bear Wear)
* Tardiness for any of the MANDATORY marked check-in times above will be automatic point deduction to be determined by Promoters based on amount of time late