1. Interview – Contestants will meet individually with the judges in a casual, come as you are setting for a total of five (5) minutes. Absolutely no part of the score is based on how the contestant appears, therefore you do not have to be in drag or dressed in a suit unless you choose to do so. Be comfortable, but keep in mind that this is a job interview. Questions will not be political in nature. Contestants will be judged on their personality, interview content and confidence during the interview. It is not necessary to be funny in this category! This is the "business" portion of the pageant. We are looking for someone who we feel will handle any administrative duties with professionalism. You should have some knowledge on the Miss Comedy Queen system.
   
   30 POINTS: 10 for Confidence/Body Language/Personality (Is the contestant comfortable speaking in front of a group?, 20 for Content (Did they fully answer the questions asked?)
   

2. Presentation – Each contestant will present themselves to the audience and judges in the selected theme. There is a two (2) minute limit, each contestant must introduce themselves on the microphone giving their name and contestant number. There is no setup or prep time allowed for this category. No props other than handheld are allowed. Contestants will provide their own music for this category and can either lip sync, or model with their costume. Contestants will be judged on creativity, comedic value, execution, speaking ability, music selection, and overall effectiveness of presentation and introduction. Show us Your Best!
   
   30 POINTS: 10 for Creativity of Presentation, 10 for Comedic Value of Presentation, 10 for Execution of Presentation/Ability to Speak on Microphone
   

3. Talent - Each contestant will be judged in a Talent selection of their choice. It may be of any type that will not put themselves or the audience in danger. No Excessive Glitter, Powder, Food, No Fire, and No Water may be used in this category. The actual talent is limited to five (5) minutes. There is a three (3) minute limit total set-up and tear down time if needed for props or preparation. Administrative points will be deducted for time infractions. DO NOT GO OVER THE TIME LIMIT! Contestants will be judged on Talent Ability (Lip Sync, Dance, Live Vocal, Etc.), Comedic/Entertainment Value, Costuming & Makeup, Sound Quality, and effectiveness of props and dancers if used. Remember, if you put props and or dancers on stage with you, they will be judged as well!
   
   50 POINTS: 20 for Comedic Value of Talent ... Was it funny?, 20 for Quality (lip sync/live vocal/medium of talent used), 10 for Technical (costuming/dancers/props/use of stage, etc.)
   

4. Outrageous Evening Gown – Each contestant will be judged individually while wearing a full-length, outrageous evening gown. The gown may be made from any material, in any color or style, as chosen by the contestant. While creativity is highly encouraged, the gown must still function as an evening gown—meaning it should retain the shape and purpose of a traditional evening gown, even if the design is bold or unconventional. The base garment must stand alone as a complete evening gown. Outrageous elements like headpieces, back pieces, lights, or moving parts are encouraged, but they are considered accessories and will be judged separately. These accessories should enhance, not replace, the gown. Outrageousness can be expressed through: materials, theme or subject matter, conceptual design, music and staging, modeling choices and presentation. Successful contestants often combine several of these elements in a cohesive way. However, this is a fashion and modeling category—not a performance number. While performance elements may be included, the focus must remain on the gown and how it is presented. Lip-syncing should be minimal or avoided, and humor is not required.
   
   30 POINTS: 5 for Outrageousness/Creativity of Gown (This does not have to be funny!), 10 for Technicality of Gown is. proper fit, length, construction, 10 for Proper use of hair, makeup, jewelry, and accessories, 5 for Modeling and Presentation (staging, gimmick, theme, etc.)
   

5. The 60-Second Spokeswoman – Each contestant will be given a bag/box with a random item inside it. They will formulate a sales pitch and try to convince the audience and judges panel to buy the item within 60 seconds. They will be judged on humor, ability to clearly speak on the microphone and whether or not they can make a convincing sales pitch.
   
   20 POINTS: 10 for Was it funny?, 5 for Did they speak clearly and could you understand them on the microphone?, 5 for Did the contestant use all of the time given?

1. Contestants must be femme presenting and at least 18 years of age and be able to show proof.

2. Judging will be based on a total accumulated points system with high and low scores being dropped. Miss Cornfed Comedy Queen will use score sheets furnished by ANR Productions. In the event of a category tie, high and low scores will be counted for the parties involved. In the event of a placement tie, the highest talent score will break the tie. Pageant scoring will be done on a cumulative basis.

3. Contestants of Miss Cornfed Comedy Queen will be judged in the following five (5) categories: 5 Minute Interview, 2 Minute Presentation, 5 Minute Comedic Talent, Outrageous Evening Gown and 60-Second Spokeswoman.

4. The use or dispensing of any drugs will not be tolerated while participating in a Miss Cornfed Comedy Queen or an ANR Productions Pageant. Immediate disqualification will result for those who don’t adhere to this rule. If usage is detected, it will result in disqualification.

5. Contestants are responsible for their backstage helper and dancers. Only one helper will be admitted backstage in the dressing room with the contestant. All helpers and dancers will be required to pay the full admission fee.

6. Any type of talent is acceptable, except for those that are illegal or that may cause personal injury to contestants, audience or judges. No fire, food, powder, water or glitter in excess will be tolerated. Failure to adhere to this rule may result in deduction of administrative points.

7. Presentation is limited to two (2) minutes, each contestant must introduce themselves on the microphone giving their name and contestant number. There is no setup or prep time allowed for this category. No props other than handheld are allowed. Talent is limited to five (5) minutes. No score will be given in the talent category for any presentation over the above mentioned limit. All music should be on a USB drive labeled with your name. Each track should be labeled (example: "Name-Prelim Night Talent"). Prop set up and break down time will be limited to a total of three (3) minutes and will not be included in the five (5) minute limit.

   1. Contestants may furnish their own music for ALL categories. There should be one USB drive labeled with your name. All music is to be turned in at contestant registration.

8. Any contestant, contestant’s helper or dancer(s) who is caught in the act of stealing, intentional destruction or tampering with another person’s possessions will be immediately disqualified and will result in the removal from the contest and venue. This may also result in legal action.

9. Once a contestant has qualified to enter the National Miss Comedy Queen Pageant, they may not enter any other prelim for National Miss Comedy Queen in the same year. There are NO exceptions to this rule!

   1. Any contestant that qualifies to compete and does not show up at the National Pageant will be placed on a ban list and will not be able to compete, judge or attend any Miss Comedy Queen Pageant or preliminary until there is written confirmation from the promoter that all prize monies plus their entry fee to the National Pageant have been paid back.

10. The winner of tonight’s pageant will be required to sign a contract for the year of her reign before any prize monies are presented. Please make yourself familiar with the TERMS and CONDITIONS of this CONTRACT.

11. Any contestant whose actions are interpreted as demeaning or belittling to Miss Cornfed Comedy Queen, ANR Productions or the Miss Comedy Queen Pageant and its titleholders will be disqualified. ANR Productions reserves the right to make any decision concerning any matter that may or may not be covered by these Rules and Regulations.

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