Masquerade Rules of Competition
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You must be a registered member of Shore Leave to compete in the Masquerade.
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The Masquerade Committee reserves the right to listen to any CDs/tapes
submitted for inappropriate dialog.
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No nudity or obscenity. General guideline - keep it PG-13.
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Time Limits:
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45 seconds maximum for one person
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30 seconds for each additional person in the group up to a total of 3 minutes.
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If you wish to use prop weapons, you must clear them with the Masquerade
Director.
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One costume per body - multiple entries worn by one person or one entry worn by
multiple people at multiple times are not allowed. This rule does not apply to
costumes in a single presentation that require multiple operators.
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For safety reasons the following are not permitted:
- live animals
- inebriated costumers
- substances which might damage other costumes or the stage
- fire, flash powder, or other open flame
- explosives or projectiles Guns must be non-functioning; bows may be strung but
arrows must remain in the quiver.
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The Masqerade Director reserves the right to eliminate anyone from competition
on the basis of taste, danger to the audience or other contestants, or other
liability issues.
Remember: surprise the audience, but never the Director or the tech crew!
For other questions, contact Masquerade Director
Thomas Atkinson.
